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Mr. Merz, who is scheduled to become Germanys new chancellor on the 6th, gave a speech on the 5th and expressed his determination to make every effort to revive the sluggish economy and other issues from his very first day in office.

Chancellor Scholz, who also attended the resignation ceremony held on the same day, sent his best wishes to Mr. Merz.

In Germany, on the 6th, the Bundestag is scheduled to elect Mr. Merz of the center-right Christian Democratic/Social Union, which won the general election in February this year, as the new chancellor.

Five days before this, in the capital Berlin, a signing ceremony was held for the policy agreement between Mr. Merzs Christian Democratic/Social Union and the center-left Social Democratic Party, which will form a coalition.

And then, Mr. Merz delivered a speech, stating, This country wants a government that works energetically and systematically from day one, emphasizing his determination to make every effort from his first day in office to revive the sluggish economy and address other issues.

Also, on the night of the 5th, a retirement ceremony was held for Chancellor Scholz, and the president and others expressed their appreciation for his service.

Mr. Scholz became Chancellor in December 2021, and soon after, Russias invasion of Ukraine began.

In response to the energy crisis caused by the suspension of Russian gas supplies, they were forced to take action, including making the decision to provide military support—a step they had previously hesitated to take due to reflections on the Nazi era.

In his speech, Scholz reflected, Working for Germany has been the pride of my life, and expressed his support to Mr. Merz by saying, I wish you success in the challenges and tasks ahead.