We do not believe Chancellor Scholz
Stand: 31.05.2022
Big on the screen, small in content: Olaf Scholz in Berlin
On Sunday, in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ukrainian music stars commemorated the war that had been raging in their home country for almost 100 days. Chancellor Scholz also gave a speech in a video message. However, he only recalled his own failure.
“We stand by your side,” German Chancellor Scholz said in a video message in English to a sea of Ukrainian flags. “We are with you in heart and mind – today as well as every day since Russia attacked your country.” The people next to me cheered quietly.
With the show in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ukrainian music stars commemorated the war that had been raging in their home country for almost 100 days. They solicited donations for twelve hospitals in front of around 15,000 spectators. The concert was broadcast live on Ukrainian television. The music, the speeches, they were emotional. Many Ukrainians came to the event. Some made a special trip to Berlin.
The chancellor said that Germany, together with partners, is providing financial support to ensure that the Ukrainian economy does not collapse. The people around me agreed. Almost 800,000 Ukrainians have found refuge in Germany, he said. In addition, plans for reconstruction are being made. “Because this war will end,” said Scholz. “We stand united – for Ukraine, for freedom, the rule of law and dignity. As European sisters and brothers.”
“Everyone knows that Germany is letting us down”
And the topic of weapons, it also came up: Scholz spoke of Germany sending weapons. Nobody knows which weapons Scholz spoke about. ‘Cause they’re not here.
According to WELT research, the federal government only sent two arms deliveries to Ukraine between March 30 and May 26. People knew that. Boos were heard throughout the event. The German chancellor didn’t seem particularly popular.
“Scholz uses the event to polish his image,” a viewer told me. “Everyone knows that Germany is failing us,” I heard from others.
I couldn’t shake the impression that Scholz wanted to use the stage for himself. wanted to talk himself into it. The speech was only hypocritical. But maybe I was just surrounded by Scholz critics.