Chancellor Merz campaigns in a closely contested state election.
CDU is tied with SPD in the polls.
Defense Minister Pistorius meets with Asian counterparts.
Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia.
Chancellor Merz campaigns in a closely contested state election.
CDU is tied with SPD in the polls.
Defense Minister Pistorius meets with Asian counterparts.