Scholz urges Germans to unite in new year despite national and global crises

In his New Year address, which will be broadcast on Tuesday night, Mr Scholz said: “Strength comes from solidarity. And we are a country that sticks together

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024 - 11:26

Kirsten Grieshaber, AP

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Germany’s 84 million residents to stick together despite the many global crises and wars, as well as the country’s ailing economy and a deadly Christmas market attack that shocked the nation.

In his New Year address, which will be broadcast on Tuesday night, Mr Scholz said: “Strength comes from solidarity. And we are a country that sticks together.