The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), is set to hold a cabinet retreat at the end of September. Sources within the government, confirmed to POLITICO on Thursday, indicate the gathering is scheduled for September 30th.
The retreat will take place at Villa Borsig, situated on the banks of Tegeler See. A formal cabinet meeting is planned as part of the retreat on October 1st.
This location represents a departure from past practice. Former Chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz consistently chose Meseberg, the Federal Guest House, for their cabinet retreats, establishing a longstanding tradition that Chancellor Merz is now breaking. The selection of Villa Borsig signals a new approach to these important governmental meetings.
