Friedrich Merz is missing from Pope's burial: Who travels to Rome?
Friedrich Merz is missing from Pope's burial: Who travels to Rome?
Friedrich Merz does not travel to Rome
Friedrich Merz, the expected future CDU Chancellor, has announced that his decision not to take part in the burial of Pope Francis in Rome. A spokesman for the CDU confirmed on Tuesday that Merz will do without the journey in coordination with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the incumbent Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD). This decision is related to the official German participants who have already been announced for the ceremony.
The burial ceremony for Pope Francis is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on St. Peter's Square in Rome. The late Pope, who was the head of almost 1.4 billion Catholics, died on Monday at the age of 88. The event attracts the highest political prominence, since US President Donald Trump and other heads of state and government have also announced to take part in the ceremony.
Friedrich Merz, who is to be sworn in as a chancellor on May 6, has announced in the past to plan a meeting with Donald Trump. This step could prove strategically to strengthen German-American relations during his term. However, the non -participation in the funeral could also have an impact on the political perception of Merz, especially with regard to the Catholic electorate in Germany.
the decision Merz 'not to travel, reflects a consideration that is often necessary in politics. In a moment of national grief and international attention, Merz could be interpreted both positively and negatively. It remains to be seen how this decision will affect its future political activities.
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