German Chancellor Mertz canceled his planned trip to New York for the UN General Assembly next week, with the government saying his presence was "required" in Berlin.

German Chancellor Mertz canceled his planned trip to New York for the UN General Assembly next week, with the government saying his presence was "required" in Berlin.

The decision comes amid growing pressure on March's political future ahead of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin elections.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadpole represented Germany at the General Assembly there.