01.07.2026, Germany, Berlin - Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at a joint press conference in the Federal Ministry of Defence. 00R260701D039CAROEX.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!]