Reflecting on a challenging 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the major political decisions following the federal election and stresses the need to reinforce the foundations of freedom, security and prosperity.
“Germany must assert its interests more decisively,” he said, citing the war in Ukraine, rising global tensions, economic reform needs and rapid technological change.
The chancellor closed with an appeal to the nation: “Overcome fear, show courage and work together to preserve a country worth living in.”