Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the European Commission, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Finland on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan

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Cabinet members at the Federal Cabinet retreat

Federal Cabinet retreat at Neuhardenberg Castle Strengthening competitiveness and innovation

The Federal Cabinet met for a closed-door session at Neuhardenberg Castle, chaired by the Federal Chancellor. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that the talks had inspired a great deal of confidence, that they were on the right track and would be resolutely pressing ahead.

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Federal Chancellor Merz, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen, Finnish Prime Minister Orpo and Austrian Chancellor Stocker stand behind lecterns at a press conference at the Federal Chancellery.

Press conference following discussions on the EU budget A sense of proportion, realism and a willingness to reform

Federal Chancellor Merz has held discussions on the next EU multiannual budget with heads of government from Finland, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and Denmark. The group, it is reported, intends to advocate for a realistic approach in negotiations.

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Press release Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the European Commission, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Finland on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan