Newly-elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Mr Merz sits down for talks with Mr Macron at the Elysee Palace, one day after being elected Chancellor. He was voted in by the German parliament in a second round, after suffering a surprise defeat at the first attempt. Getty Images
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