Wirecard: Merkel and the meeting with Xi

In April, Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) must testify before the Bundestag's investigative committee. The MPs have many unanswered questions – especially about her involvement with Wirecard during a trip to China, the influence of Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg on the Chancellor's Office, and the Chancellor's economic advisor, Lars-Hendrik Röller.

Last updated: 24. July 2025