Overview
- Charlotte Merz fell during a joint bicycle outing in Arnsberg on Saturday, February 7, according to reports.
- She was taken to a hospital for checks and discharged shortly thereafter, the Federal Chancellery told dpa.
- Friedrich Merz remained with her throughout the hospital visit, the spokesperson said.
- The next day he rode alone in his home region and paused at R-Café Neheim by the Ruhr in Arnsberg.
- Café staff posted photos of his stop on social media as guests requested pictures, and local coverage noted he ordered a beer.