CDU leader Friedrich Merz is pushing for an agreement with outgoing German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz on increasing defense spending before Thursday’s EU summit.
The Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) are currently in exploratory talks with the Social Democrats (SPD) about forming a new government.
The talks are taking place amid strong pressure in Europe due to the situation in Ukraine.
On Monday, Merz emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement before the EU summit in Brussels, where more arms support for Ukraine will be among the topics discussed by the 27 EU countries.