U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Germany, originally planned for last week, was postponed due to Hurricane Milton's destructive path through Florida. The trip has now been rescheduled for a single day.
During a parliamentary session, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz remarked on the significant improvement in cooperation between Germany and the U.S. in recent years, emphasizing Biden's strong friendship with Germany.
The White House confirmed that Biden and Scholz will enhance the close ties between their countries and coordinate on geopolitical priorities, including Ukrainian defense against Russian aggression and developments in the Middle East.
Biden's initial itinerary also included a visit to Angola, which has been rescheduled for the first week of December. This trip comes just weeks before the U.S. elections, where polls indicate a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Trump's tumultuous presidency strained U.S.-Germany relations, raising concerns among NATO leaders that a potential second term for Trump could weaken U.S. commitments to European security and military support for Ukraine.