Merz Visits SPD, Comments on Putin's China Trip

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the SPD parliamentary group in Berlin, calling it a sign of good cooperation and speaking out against "red lines" in collaboration between the SPD and CDU. Merz also commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, saying "we are watching." He called on Iran to return to the negotiating table. Bulgarian President Radev was in Berlin, where he said Europe needs diplomacy on Ukraine while Merz called for more pressure on Russia.