Prime Minister Bill English will wind up his trip to Europe after a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel - the most powerful leader in Europe - in Berlin tonight .
English was keen on hearing Merkel's take on migration and security issues in Europe, as well as the heightened tensions on the border between Russia and Europe.
"She and Germany are at the fulcrum of the major tensions in Europe - the migration issues, security issues with Russia, the economic issues. So I'm very keen to hear how she's thinking about those because the decisions that she makes will have an impact on New Zealand eventually."
He also wanted to ensure Merkel and Germany were still supportive of the free trade agreement with New Zealand.
"They've been strong supporters of the free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union so we want to affirm that support and make sure it is going to be ongoing through the process.