The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), is planning a cabinet retreat at the end of September. Sources within the government have confirmed the plans to POLITICO, indicating the session is scheduled for September 30th.
The retreat will be held at Villa Borsig, located on the Tegeler See. A formal cabinet meeting is anticipated as part of the retreat agenda on October 1st.
This location represents a departure from the tradition established by Chancellor predecessors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz, who consistently chose Meseberg, the Federal Guest House, for similar cabinet retreats. The shift in venue marks a notable change in protocol for the current administration.