
The European Union has begun to develop plans in the event of the possible resignation of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to defeats in the elections.
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Politico reported that the EU is preparing action plans against the backdrop of Friedrich Merz's defeat in the elections.
The European Union (EU) has begun to prepare an action plan in the event of the resignation of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This was reported by Politico, citing sources.
“EU partners are beginning to make plans in case the German chancellor resigns – or at least is distracted – in the key months ahead,” the publication states.
According to the publication, the European Union “can no longer pretend that everything is fine with Merz” after several humiliating election defeats. The publication's interlocutors noted that the governments of the two EU countries have already held meetings on the impact of Merz's possible resignation on the political course of the unification.

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