Chancellor Merz received President Pavel, they are discussing mutual relations and security

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Czech President Petr Pavel in Berlin to discuss bilateral relations and security policies. Pavel is on a two-day working visit and will address Czech journalists after their private meeting. He will also participate in a roundtable hosted by the German Society for Foreign Policy and speak at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference. This visit follows Pavel's previous meeting in July with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, reaffirming strong Czech-German ties. In local news, the ANO party won municipal elections in Plzeň, with Mayor Roman Zarzycký attributing success to communication and fulfilling promises. Additionally, Prague has reinstated taxi fare regulations due to complaints about high prices.