Germany’s premier of North Rhine-Westphalia embarks on a high-stakes three-day visit to Turkey, drawing attention as political analysts speculate he may be a leading candidate to succeed Olaf Scholz as chancellor. The meeting with Turkey’s president comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and shifting alliances in European politics. With Germany’s leadership landscape in flux, the trip raises questions about potential diplomatic and policy shifts under a new government. Observers will watch closely for signals on economic cooperation, migration agreements, and broader EU-Turkey relations.
Hendrik Wüst, premier of Germany’s most populous state, meets Turkish president on three-day visit amid speculation he could become chancellor
