24.06.2026, Germany, Berlin - Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz waiting at the main entrance of the Chancellery for the arrival of a state guest. On the right in the foreground the silhouette of a soldier of the guard battalion can be seen. 00R260624D043CAROEX.JPG [MODEL RELEASE: NO, PROPERTY RELEASE: NO (c) caro images / Ruffer, http://www.caro-images.com, [email protected] - In case of using the picture for any purpose, please contact the agency - the picture is subject to royalty!]