Merz concludes 16-state tour with Frankfurt focus on pensions and infrastructure

From Deutsche Bank to Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 3, Merz’s final stop reveals bold plans for Germany’s future. Will private funding secure pensions and roads?

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2025 December 16 . 3:12 PM

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz has wrapped up his first official visits to all 16 German states with a trip to Frankfurt. There, he focused on pension reform and plans for expanding the country’s infrastructure. His discussions included meetings with financial leaders and a session at Hesse’s state cabinet.

Merz began his Frankfurt visit at Deutsche Bank’s headquarters, where he met with key figures from the city’s finance sector. He later attended a meeting of Hesse’s state cabinet at the newly built Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport.

The Frankfurt visit marked the final stop in Merz’s tour of Germany’s federal states. The Pensions Commission will now begin its work, with initial proposals due by mid-2026. Meanwhile, the government is pushing for private funding to support its infrastructure and pension plans.