With A Whirlwind Tour And A Bulging In-Tray, Germany’s New Chancellor Steps Out

By Rikard Jozwiak

(RFE/RL) -- Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, visits Brussels on May 9 for meetings at the European Union and NATO following a whirlwind first few days in office amid a bulging international in-tray.

Expectations are weighing heavily on Merz, who has stepped onto the global stage this week...