German Chancellor begins diplomatic tour: Ukraine is a priority
7 May 20:34
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced his intention to visit Ukraine in the near future. He made the announcement on May 7, 2025, during his first foreign visit to Paris, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The trip is currently being prepared and coordinated.
Merz expressed hope that a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia will be reached in the coming days, which will create conditions for peace talks and the possible signing of a relevant agreement.
In Paris, the Chancellor met with French President Emmanuel Macron. Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of cooperation between France and Germany to support Ukraine and stabilize the situation in the region.
After Paris, Merz traveled to Warsaw, and on May 9, he plans to visit Brussels for talks with the EU leadership. His visit to Ukraine will be part of a broader diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening European unity and supporting a peaceful resolution of the war.
Friedrich Merz is a German politician, lawyer and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He is one of the key figures in the conservative wing of German politics.
What is known about the new Chancellor of Germany
- Date of birth: november 11, 1955
- Education: Studied law at the University of Bonn
- Career: Lawyer, politician, member of the Bundestag since 1994 (with interruptions)
- Party: Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
Political career
In 2000-2002, he was the chairman of the CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag.
In 2009, he retired from active politics and was engaged in business (in particular, he served on the supervisory board of BlackRock Germany).
In 2018, he returned to politics and ran three times for the CDU chairman.
In 2022, he finally became the chairman of the CDU party, leading the opposition.
In 2025, he won the election and became Chancellor of Germany.
Views
He is known as a conservative, a supporter of the market economy and tough migration policy.
Consistently supports Ukraine in the war with Russia, advocates military assistance and European integration of Ukraine.
He is critical of the policy of “friendship with Russia”, which has long been promoted partly by the CDU itself.
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