German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C) shakes hands with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) as they pose for a family photo with Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (R) and other participants of the German-Brazilian governmental consultations meeting in Hanover, northern Germany on April 20, 2026, that is taking place on the sidelines of the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair. Brazil is the 2026 partner country of the fair, that will be running until April 24, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images)