This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the President of Germany.

It is noted that this request is in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany and is associated with the opening on October 26 of the constituent meeting of the Bundestag of the 20th convocation.

At the end of September, Merkel congratulated the Social Democrat, candidate for Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on winning the parliamentary elections in Germany.

The Kremlin expressed hope for continuity in relations with Germany after the elections.