Germany celebrates the 35th anniversary of its unification. During the German Unity Day, which will be held in Saarbruecken, the guest of honor will be... French president Emmanuel Macron. The choice was criticised by Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Merkel stressed that although she appreciates Macron, organizers should think about representatives of east Europe or east Germany: "However, possibly on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of German Unity invited to give a speech as an honorary guest should be individual from east Europe or from east Germany," said the Chancellor.
Merkel besides recalled the importance of Solidarity in the process of unifying Germany. The function of “S” in the fall of the Iron Curtain in Europe was besides highlighted by Bundestag head Julia Kloeckner during a visit to the Sejm. However, akin declarations are not actually covered and have not translated into decisions by the organisers of the Day of German Unity.
