Despite crises, Chancellor Scholz promotes confidence in 2025

Berlin. For Scholz it is the last New Year’s speech before the early election. He uses it to appeal to all citizens in uncertain times.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls out despite many crises and stresses Togetherness and confidence for 2025. “Strength comes from solidarity. And we are a country that sticks together,” says the SPD politician in his New Year’s speech, which will be broadcast this Tuesday. This is also after stop could be felt at the Magdeburg Christmas market. Scholz appeals to citizens to take part in the federal election on February 23rd – and warns against influences via the Internet.

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In his recorded speech, the Chancellor first recalled the Death journey in Magdeburgwho turned a happy pre-Christmas evening “into an unimaginable nightmare”. “We are stunned by this inhumane act.” How can a crazy assassin cause so much suffering?” A man from Saudi Arabia killed five people and injured more than 230 with a car there.

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Scholz thanked everyone who cared for and treated the wounded. The police and rescue workers acted in a highly professional manner on the “horrible night,” even though many were in shock themselves. Many market visitors also spontaneously helped. “That’s who we are. That’s what Germany is like,” said the Chancellor, according to the text of the speech that was distributed in advance. “We are not a country of opposition, nor of passing each other.” But a country of togetherness.”

“We can draw strength from this – especially in difficult times like these,” emphasized Scholz with a view to the Weak economic situation, high pricee and Russia’s ongoing War against Ukraine. Given these concerns, it is no wonder that many are wondering what will happen next in Germany. His answer was: “Our cohesion makes us strong.”

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Among other things, the Chancellor highlighted Germany’s position as the third largest economic nation of the world. Part of this “success story” also included many employees from other countries who pitched in. “Let’s not let ourselves be divided.” Scholz also mentioned opportunities for advancement, good medical treatment options, close cooperation between collective bargaining partners and many everyday voluntary commitments on a small scale.

Scholz called for participation in the early event New election which comes about after his traffic light coalition breaks up. “What happens next in Germany is up to you – the citizens.” The owners of social media don’t decide that,” he added, without mentioning the owner of platform Elon Muskto be mentioned by name. The US billionaire has for the AfD advertised.

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In general, one can sometimes get the impression in debates: “The more extreme the opinion, the greater the attention,” said Scholz. “But whoever shouts the loudest doesn’t determine what happens.” Germany continues. But the really big one Majority of the sensible and decentn.” This also applies to the federal election.

The Chancellor Added: “I hope that we don’t allow ourselves to be incited against each other.” After the attack in Magdeburg, it only took a few minutes for wild rumors to spread across the Internet. Quite a few turned out to be untrue. “This is what divides and weakens us.” “This is not how our country was good,” warned Scholz. Where there were failures by security authorities, they would be investigated and remedied.

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