Chancellor Merz begins a historic visit to Saxony-Anhalt!

Chancellor Merz begins a historic visit to Saxony-Anhalt!

On November 11, 2025, the new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who took office on May 6, 2025, will make his first official visit to Saxony-Anhalt. The visit will take place on November 18, 2025 and marks the start of increased cooperation between the federal and state governments. Merz, whose political career he began in 1972 as a member of the CDU and who was chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag until 2022, is known for his pragmatism and willingness to communicate politically.

Merz is received by Prime Minister Dr. Reiner Haseloff at the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in Halle. A special highlight of the visit will be the signing of the guest book by the state government and the Leopoldina, which symbolizes the beginning of a dialogue between the federal and state governments. Merz will also take part in a cabinet meeting of the state government in order to clearly clarify the political and administrative connections.

Focus on business and research

One of the central components of the visit will be a tour of the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics in Halle, which carries out renowned research work in the fields of physics and materials science. The Chancellor is also planning a visit to Sonotec GmbH, a company that specializes in ultrasonic measurement technology. With this visit, Merz wants to support the economic development of Saxony-Anhalt and underline the importance of innovative companies for the region.

The aim of the visit is to intensify political communication between the federal and state governments and to make future projects and funding measures tangible. The focus is on supporting research and economic development, which is of crucial importance for Saxony-Anhalt.
The visit is generally seen as pointing the way for political and economic cooperation between Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt. This signals the course for future cooperation and support projects in the region.

Merz, who was born in Brilon, has an impressive CV that took him from school to the chancellor's office. With a law degree and a career as a lawyer, politician and ultimately as Federal Chancellor, he has developed a good handle on the country's political issues. His passion for business is reflected not only in his political decisions, but also in his long-standing membership of the CDU, which he has supported since 1972.

His visit to Saxony-Anhalt not only comes at the right time, but could also lay the foundation for better cooperation between the different levels of government. The challenges in the payment area, such as those from GlobalData addressed require innovative approaches and solutions. The exchange of information and data is essential in order to make strategic decisions. And this is exactly where the dialogue between Merz and the state representatives could begin.