Merz to Meet Hungarian PM Magyar in Berlin to Discuss Support for Ukraine

German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Berlin on 10 November. The agenda covers European issues, defence, economic cooperation and further support for Ukraine, which is fighting Russia's invasion. The information comes from the German government's press service.

How the meeting will be structured

According to the press service, the meeting will take place on Tuesday, 10 November, at 11:00 at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. It includes talks between delegations as well as a working lunch attended by selected ministers.

The government statement says that these formats will be used to discuss Europe, defence, economic cooperation and continued support for Ukraine.

What came before

The source notes that on 5 November Merz held a phone call with US President Donald Trump about the Russia-Ukraine war. That call took place a few days before the planned meeting with the Hungarian prime minister.

The source gives no details on specific decisions or agreements expected from the meeting. The German government's announcement describes only a general range of topics, without indicating anticipated outcomes.