On May 8, 2025, European nations marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a significant milestone for peace and freedom on the continent. Ceremonies, including a wreath-laying by new German Chancellor Freidrich Merz, took place in Berlin, Paris, and London, commemorating the defeat of the Nazis. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine, leading European leaders, such as European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, to connect the current struggles for democracy and sovereignty to those faced by previous generations during the war.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized that 'once again war has returned to our continent,' drawing parallels between the struggles of Ukraine and those of previous generations.
Freidrich Merz, the newly elected German Chancellor, leads a wreath-laying ceremony in Berlin as part of the 80th anniversary of WWII's end, highlighting the importance of remembrance.
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