German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (first row, C), Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (first row, 2nd L), German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (first row, L), German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (first row, R), Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (first row, 2nd R) and other participants of the German-Brazilian governmental consultations meeting pose for a family photo 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)