Berlin, 21 September 2020: A familiar sight now. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted a video conference with the Chancellor and European Parliament President David Sassoli.
They discussed the negotiations on the multiannual financial framework and the European recovery plan. It was the third time they had met in this way.
In the evening the Chancellor met with the ministers of education and cultural affairs of the federal states. The focus was on the challenges facing the school system as a result of the pandemic, including infection prevention and hygiene measures, as well as the digitalisation of schools.
Berlin, 22 September 2020: Along with Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss relations between the EU and Turkey.
Berlin, 23 September 2020: On Wednesday the Cabinet ministers came together for the weekly Cabinet meeting.