A planned trip to Washington D.C. involving CDU leader Friedrich Merz alongside the Ukrainian President and other European representatives has received support from senior German political figures. Norbert Röttgen, a prominent CDU foreign policy expert, emphasized the demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine and its President.
Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”, Röttgen described the planned meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy as “enormously important” reflecting a shared view amongst EU leaders.
Röttgen indicated the initiative also aims to reinforce to President Trump that Ukraine is not acting in isolation and that its positions align with those of European nations. He suggested the move serves to clearly communicate a unified stance and continued support for Ukraine.