Scholz and Merz have an unexpected encounter in the Chancellery.

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Olaf Scholz, the Federal Chancellor from SPD, and Friedrich Merz, the leader of CDU, had a discussion at the Chancellery. This dialogue lasted approximately an hour, as per sources in the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. No updates have been shared on the topics they discussed. Christiane Hoffmann, the deputy government spokesperson, mentioned at a federal press conference that one doesn't disclose information regarding confidential chats.

Merz had requested Scholz numerous times to team up on crucial political matters, such as the Ukrainian war. However, Merz had also noted earlier that despite his efforts, Scholz appeared uninterested.

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1. Despite repeated requests from Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, for a collaboration on significant political issues like the Ukrainian war, Olaf Scholz, the Federal Chancellor from SPD, hasn't shown interest.
2. The unexpected encounter between Scholz and Merz took place in the Federal Chancellery, which serves as the headquarters for the German Federal Government's executive branch.
3. In light of the confidential nature of their meeting, Christiane Hoffmann, the deputy government spokesperson, declined to disclose any details about the topics discussed during theirhour-long dialogue.
4. Merz's push for a collaboration between his party, CDU, and Scholz's party, SPD, comes amidst ongoing German federal policy discussions, including potential changes in immigration and security policies.
5. This meeting between the two party leaders took place within the hallowed halls of the Chancellery, which has been a site of historic political discussions and decisions shaping the democratic landscape of Germany.

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