Scholz 'Farewell: A big tap for democracy!
Scholz 'Farewell: A big tap for democracy!
On Monday, May 6, 2025, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) was adopted with a large tapping of the Bundeswehr. This highly respected military ceremony is traditionally used to honor Chancellor, Federal President and High -Rank Military. In his farewell speech, Scholz expressed the importance of German democracy and praised the cosmopolitan character of the country. He made it clear that the upcoming change of government was an "expression of democratic normality" and emphasized how important a civilized use is even in difficult times. [ZDF] reports that Scholz continued to point out that the civilized change of power in Germany is a valuable achievement that must be protected.
The large tapping of the tap included various elements, including marching the soldiers under the Yorckian march, various pieces of music and the national anthem. Scholz chose three special pieces of music for the ceremony: "In My Life" by the Beatles, an extract from the "2nd Brandenburg concert" by Johann Sebastian Bach and "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. This choice stands out from the music wishes of other former chancellors who often chose popular hits [ZDF].
Scholz 'messages and challenges
In his last speech, Scholz appealed to the common understanding of solidarity within democracy, even if opinions diverged. He encouraged the new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whom he wished "good luck, fortune and a happy hand" to take the responsibility of this role seriously. Scholz emphasized the importance of democracy, especially in view of the global crises and the weakening of democracies worldwide.Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius paid tribute to Scholz 'efforts in the Ukraine conflict and reported that Scholz had tried to prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from an attack by the last minute. He described the so-called "turn of time" as an expression of the need to re-determine Germany's role in the world [Pfalz-Express].
Today's political landscape in Germany is characterized by a certain sense of broadcast. The democratic identity of Germany was historically developed in response to the horrors of the "Third Reich" and the totalitarian systems. The values of the Basic Law, such as the “dignity of man” and the equality of all people, are still guiding principles of political culture [BPB].
The constitutional order of the Federal Republic of Germany, which is based on principles such as parliamentarianism, separation of powers and federalism, is essential for the stability of democracy. Even today, Germany has to continuously work on the balance between national interests and international responsibility. The course of recent years has shown that such challenges remain present and shape the political discussion in Germany.
Scholz 'finish marks the end of an era. The new Chancellor Friedrich Merz will now take on responsibility and ensure that the basic values of democracy will remain preserved in the future. The choice is carried out secretly, and Scholz has announced that it is also voted for Merz. Preparations for the transition to a new political phase are already in full swing [Pfalz-Express].
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