Olaf Scholz

We know that free global trade, which has created so much prosperity, is at risk because political movements of protectionism are becoming fashionable all over the world. We also know that this benefits no one, that there are only losers if we all carry this in front of us.

We know that free global trade, which has created so much prosperity, is at risk because political movements of protectionism are becoming fashionable all over the world. We also know that this benefits no one, that there are only losers if we all carry this in front of us.

It is an election defeat. I think that must be stated clearly and unambiguously at the outset. For me, it is also very important to say that this is a result from which we must move forward together.

It is an election defeat. I think that must be stated clearly and unambiguously at the outset. For me, it is also very important to say that this is a result from which we must move forward together.