Elizabeth II dead: Even Putin speaks of “love and respect” for a moment

Created: 09/10/2022, 06:04

By: Patrick Mayer

Great Britain mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, here in the well-known Piccadilly Circus in London.

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Germany's politicians mourn Queen Elizabeth II with Great Britain. CSU boss Markus Söder and Chancellor Olaf Scholz become emotional, and German football also sends condolences.

An overview.

Update from September 9, 11:57 a.m .:

Even Russian President Vladimir Putin has given up the conflict with the United Kingdom in view of the death of Queen Elizabeth II – at least for a moment of condolence.

Putin paid tribute to Elizabeth II as a beloved and respected "authority".

The Queen has "rightly enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects and authority on the world stage for many decades," Putin said on Thursday, according to a Kremlin statement.

The most important events in recent British history are "inseparably" linked to her name.

The new British King Charles III.

expressed his condolences to Putin.

He also wished him "courage and resilience".

The Kremlin is also in massive conflict with London in the Ukraine war.

Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson was one of Ukraine's most staunch supporters.

Regular public information from the British secret service is also met with massive resentment in Russia's power center.

The Defense Ministry of Ukraine supplemented a report on enemy losses with a quote from the British Queen, who died on Thursday evening: "When peace comes, remember that it will be up to us, the children of today, to make tomorrow's world a better and better place." happier place.” The quote is an excerpt from a speech given by the then Crown Princess during the Second World War.

Reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II: Söder is "deeply affected"

First report:

Munich/Berlin/London – Deep sadness in Great Britain: Queen Elizabeth II is dead, the British Queen died on Thursday (September 8th) at the age of 96.

The new king of the British is Charles III. After the death of his mother, Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (The Greens), Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) sent condolences on Twitter.

And not only her.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: DFB and German top politicians condole to the British royal family

The German Football Association (DFB) tweeted a photo showing Elizabeth II before the 1996 European Championship final at London's Wembley Stadium between Germany and the Czech Republic (2-1 after a golden goal).

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The queen paced both teams before the game started and had a handshake with Jürgen Klinsmann.

The DFB team had just kicked out the hosts from England in the semifinals (6:5 on penalties).

However, reconciliation was one of their great qualities, as several top German politicians emphasize in their statements.

IPPEN.MEDIA has collected the first reactions from Germany to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Die Grünen):

“We mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II with our British friends. She was a source of strength and confidence for her country for almost 100 years.

Germany will always be grateful to her for reaching out to us for reconciliation after the terror of World War II.”

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD):

"We mourn Queen Elizabeth II. She was a role model and inspiration for millions, including here in Germany.

Her commitment to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World War II will not be forgotten.

She will be missed, not least her wonderful sense of humor.”

Reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II: Bavaria's Markus Söder (CSU) is "deeply affected"

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU)

: "This news is deeply affecting and sad.

An era ends with the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

For 70 years she was queen and at the same time moral authority and compass.

All of Bavaria will also miss her.

Our thoughts are with the family and the UK.”

Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP):

“For me, Queen Elizabeth II was the queen of all liberal democracies.

A loss not only for the UK but for all of us.

With the British people we join in sorrow.”

In the video: King Charles III.

- Statement on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz:

"The death of Queen Elizabeth fills me with deep sadness.

For 70 years, she was an international symbol of reliability and dignity.

Hanover stands for the close ties between our countries.

We will start the CDU party conference tomorrow with a minute's silence."

Reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II: Federal President Steinmeier writes to the royal family

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a letter of condolence to the British royal family:

“Queen Elizabeth II is a woman who has shaped a century.

She experienced and wrote contemporary history.

Her Majesty was held in the highest regard and respect throughout the world.”

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