Friedrich Merz has begun his tenure as Germany's Chancellor with a focused diplomatic approach, initiating discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. His goal is to strengthen Germany's role in European affairs, which has been perceived as lacking. Key topics include enhanced defense spending and a more stringent European migration policy, with plans to reject asylum seekers at land borders. The political landscape includes the appointment of Matthias Miersch as the parliamentary group leader of the SPD, the junior coalition partner in his government.
Friedrich Merz, Germany's new Chancellor, aims to strengthen ties with European allies, starting with visits to France and Poland to discuss defense and migration policies.
Amidst a challenging beginning, Merz emphasizes the need for a collaborative European defense strategy and a stricter migration policy, rejecting asylum seekers at borders.
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