Germany: first wishes while sober for Olaf Scholz in the costume of chancellor
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the recording of his New Year's address in Berlin on December 30, 2021. REUTERS - POOL
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After 16 years of wishes for the New Year made by Angela Merkel, Germany discovers this Friday, December 31 in this role Olaf Scholz.
The Germans will not be surprised.
A sober speech that highlights the country's solidarity in the face of the crisis, to which journalists have already had access.
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From our correspondent in Berlin
,
Julien Méchaussie
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This year 2021 has put us all to the test.
The health crisis, with the challenges and measures restricting freedoms that it imposes on us, continues to weigh on the country.
But also the devastating floods in the west of the country and in Bavaria, which no one will ever be able to forget.
"
In the tradition of recent months, Olaf Scholz appears in a style very close to that of the former chancellor.
It is certain that German society has demonstrated its ability to overcome crises, thanks to one value: solidarity.
This same value demonstrated after the floods last summer which claimed the lives of nearly 200 people.
"
As dramatic as these two crises may have been, our reaction carries a reassuring message: as a society, we in Germany have been able to meet these challenges with determination,
" he said.
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See also
: Germany: Olaf Scholz officially succeeds Angela Merkel
Presidency of the G7
On the eve of taking over the presidency of the G7, Olaf Scholz also did not fail to reiterate his objectives: “
We are going to use this presidency to make the G7 the spearhead of a climate neutral economy and 'a just world.
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A presidency of the G7 on which Germany has declared that it wants to rely to support France in another presidency which will begin this Saturday, January 1, that of the European Union.
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