Seein' Ya Off at the Tattoo: Scholz Preaches on the Importance of Democracy
Goodbye at the bugle call: Scholz advocates for protecting democracy - European legislators are faced with a decision on the proposed report.
C'mon now, listen up! As I stand before you today, I gotta say, it ain't every day a Northerner like me gets the honor of humbling himself at a grand ol' tattoo ceremony, but here we are. It's by no means ordinary in these times that such a transition unfolds so smoothly, so peacefully, and so decent - just like ol' Germany here.
Y'all know who I'm passin' the baton to, Friedrich Merz, CDU's golden boy. Here's to ya, buddy! I wish you a helluva lotta success, good fortune, and a lucky hand. In the tough times that are comin' our way, I hope you find some strong coffee and some wise folks to help ya out.
Now, I gotta say it: the civil treatment among us democrats needs to be kept sacred, 'cause it's damn precious. We need to stick together as one, regardless of our differin' views, origins, and beliefs in our beautiful country. Hell, we're only as strong as the unity we share, and that's a fact.
I'll be the first to admit, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it: there are forces out there tryin' to tear us apart, and we can't underestimate that risk. But ol' Germany's resilience has shown time and again that we stand united especially in times of crisis.
Remember that great societal solidarity we displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or the warm welcome we extended to the Ukrainian refugees? Or the way we banded together to weather the energy storm after Russia's rock throwin'? That's what makes us strong, folks: unity and solidarity.
Now, let me tell ya, dollin' up this ol' Germany as Federal Chancellor has been an absolute honor - and I ain't afraid to admit it, even if it don't always show on my chilly mug. I stacked up that responsibility high and proud, and I did it for y'all.
To wrap things up, the tattoo ceremony I'm doin' the Irish jig for is the big kahuna event of the Bundeswehr. President Steinmeier was there, along with some high-rankin' folks from the world of politics and society. For my send-off, I picked a few tunes: some hits by the Fab Four, "Respect" by the one and only Aretha Franklin, and a classic passage from Bach.
Now, Merz, it's your turn to take the helm. Here's hopin' you'll continue to sail ol' Germany smooth and steady through stormy seas. And remember, don't let the bickering get the best of you – keep the peace, and a tip o' the hat to the ol' democracy.
- Olaf Scholz
- Democracy
- SPD
- Germany
- Friedrich Merz
- CDU
- Preservation
- Civil Treatment
- Bundeswehr
- Unity
- Solidarity
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, as the preservation of our planet is crucial in administering future policy-and-legislation.OLAF SCHOLZ, a proponent of democracy, has emphasized the importance of maintaining civil treatment among democrats, as unity and solidarity are key to a strong society, much like the unity displayed by the German people during times of crisis. As he steps down as Federal Chancellor, Scholz encourages his successor, Friedrich Merz from the CDU, to keep the peace and uphold the democratic values that have made Germany a beacon of democracy. The Bundeswehr, a symbol of the strength of German unity, played host to Scholz's send-off ceremony, an event attended by high-ranking figures in politics and society.
