German Chancellor emphasizes not becoming a pawn in the game of major powers

Mertz said not to see Germany as a pawn in the game of great powers

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined Germany's role on the world stage in his New Year's address, stating that Germany would not become a pawn in the game of great powers.

"We are not victims of external circumstances, nor a ball under the feet of great powers," the chancellor emphasized, pointing out that the coming year could be a moment for breakthroughs for Germany and Europe, ushering in decades of freedom, peace, and prosperity.

Mertz called on the public to remain confident and not to listen to the words of "doomsayers and pessimists."

Previously, German journalists had questioned the political capabilities of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron. The doubts stemmed from the recent EU summit in Brussels centered around the Ukraine issue.

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