Merz is getting along well with Trump

Chancellor Merz's inaugural visit to US President Trump began with an open round of discussions in the Oval Office. For around 40 minutes, the two discussed international topics and answered questions from reporters. The two politicians complimented each other and anyone who had feared a new political scandal was pleasantly surprised. For Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA, that alone is worth news.

Getting along well: US President Trump and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the White House Credit: Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images

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