German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly transferred a revolver to the German embassy in Turkey. The embassy is tasked with managing the legal import of the weapon into Germany and its subsequent inclusion in the collection of state gifts, according to reports from the German press agency dpa. In addition to the embassy, the revolver, along with ammunition and a cleaning kit, was also presented to two high-profile European Union officials: Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, the President of the European Council, as confirmed by sources speaking to Politico.
The handover reportedly occurred during the NATO summit in Ankara. Regarding the transfer to EU officials, an unnamed EU Council official stated that Costa’s security team took possession of the weapon for inspection. The official detailed the subsequent handling process, explaining, “We will follow the Belgian procedures to bring it to Belgium, then store it in accordance with the security requirements imposed by the General Secretariat of the Council.”
The article notes that the precise future disposition of the item remains undetermined.
The transfer of the revolver highlights diplomatic protocols involving various international leaders and state assets.
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