Merkel stated that she takes on the responsibility for the 'painful' defeat of her party in the recent Sunday elections. She noted that the results are a result of difficult circumstances and external factors, such as the epidemic of COVID-19, and that her party will work in new conditions to regain the trust of voters. She also emphasized the importance of upholding democratic principles and adherence to constitutional norms in the post-election period. "We intend for experts to provide us with an analysis of what we could improve, and we will do everything to restore the trust of the people," added Merkel.
