German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Berlin during the Bulgarian leader’s first foreign visit since taking office, describing the choice of Germany as a sign of the close relationship between the two countries. “We are glad that your first visit abroad is in Berlin,” Merz said during their joint appearance, stressing that Bulgaria and Germany remain closely connected economically and politically within the European Union.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Berlin during the Bulgarian leader’s first foreign visit since taking office, describing the…