Filmed on the streets of Berlin amid chaotic New Year’s celebrations a video address from the German defence minister posted on social media drew criticism on Monday for its tone-deaf message.
Barely audible above the sound of exploding fireworks, Christine Lambrecht reflected on a year ending with “war raging in the middle of Europe”.
The conflict in Ukraine had led to “a lot of special experiences” and the chance for “many encounters with great and interesting people”, Lambrecht said in the clip posted on her personal Instagram account.
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