Abwesend in Brüssel: Wie oft deutsche Minister bei EU-Treffen fehlen
Absent in Brussels: How often German ministers are absent from EU meetings
Source: Tagesschau
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: July 19, 2026 at 10:09
📝 Summary
🌐 English Translation
Friedrich Merz has announced several times that his federal government will have a high level of presence in the EU. However, an evaluation by the ARD studio in Brussels shows: German ministers are repeatedly absent from the councils of ministers. By Sarah Lopez.
📄 Original Version
Friedrich Merz hat mehrmals eine hohe Präsenz seiner Bundesregierung bei der EU angekündigt. Eine Auswertung des ARD-Studios Brüssel zeigt aber: Die deutschen Minister fehlen bei Ministerräten immer wieder. Von Sarah López.