DW: German president marks 'lonely' World War II 75th anniversary
Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted with sadness that due to the pandemic, commemorations are especially subdued this year. He also called on people to reject the temptations of "new nationalism" and isolationism.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday came together – 1.5 meters apart – to mark a somber and "lonely" commemoration for the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
In his speech, Steinmeier noted with sadness that representatives of the Allied nations that defeated Nazi Germany, as well as thousands of young people that had been invited from all over the world, were unable to attend the ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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WNU Editor: My father fought against the Nazis for three years, and he always enjoyed telling me that once they had conquered Germany and the occupation started, they could not find one Nazi. Not one.
More News On Germany Remembering The End Of The Second World War
VE Day: Berlin marks end of WW2 in Europe with unprecedented holiday -- BBC
Berlin marks day of liberation from Nazis with unprecedented public holiday -- The Independent
Germans are 'grateful' for Nazi defeat 75 years ago: President Steinmeier -- The Local/AFP
