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Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for cohesion in the fight against the corona pandemic for the new year. “It is up to all of us for a long time to find out how we got out of this pandemic,” CDU policy said in his New Year’s speech, according to a text previously circulated. “These days and weeks, there is nothing to ignore, these are difficult times for our country. And so it will be for a while, “Merkel said accordingly.
Winter is and will continue to be harsh. But in addition to the vaccine, the most effective means against the virus would be in the hands of citizens if they followed the rules. She is always grateful for how disciplined most people wear masks and tries to keep her distance.
Criticism of conspiracy theorists
Merkel explicitly criticizes the “incorrigibles” who denied the virus. Conspiracy theories are “not only false and dangerous,” they are also “cynical and cruel” towards those who have lost loved ones in the pandemic. “At the end of this breathless year, we also have to pause for a moment and cry,” says Merkel. “As a society we must not forget how many have lost a loved one without being able to be close to him in the last hours.”
The vaccines that have now started gave hope to the elderly, their nurses, and staff in intensive care units. “Every day there are more, gradually other age groups and occupations will be added, and then as many as they want,” Merkel said. “I’ll get vaccinated too when it’s my turn.”
Progress through the “power of diversity”
The first reliable corona test was developed in Germany, and now also the first vaccine approved in Europe – the preparation of the Mainz company Biontech and its American partner Pfizer. The founders of Biontech reported that people from 60 countries work at their company. “Nothing could show better that it is European and international cooperation, that it is the power of diversity that brings progress.”
Merkel claimed that the crown pandemic was a political, social and economic task of the century. Thank you all for embarking on “this historic feat of strength” with confidence and patience. Many have remained young without ringing the bell, such as doctors and nurses, employees of the health authorities and the armed forces with their support.
Numerous numbers have also contributed to the fact that life is still possible despite the pandemic, including in supermarkets, post offices, buses and trains, in police stations or in schools and kindergartens. Merkel also referred to emergency state aid for companies and employees.
Last New Year’s speech for Merkel
The chancellor also made a “personal” comment that this “in all likelihood” would be her last New Year’s speech. He will not run again in the federal elections on September 26, 2021; so how quickly a successor will take office will depend on the speed at which the government is formed. “I think I am not exaggerating when I say: never in the last 15 years have we all found the old year so difficult, and despite all the concerns and skepticism, we have never looked forward to the new year with such hope,” he said. Merkel looking back on her tenure.
