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Angela Merkel Reflects on Climate Failures at German Kirchentag

The former chancellor’s self-critical address highlights the need for stronger global climate action as the Protestant event gathers momentum in Hannover.

Auf einer Bühne Neuen Rathaus wird der Eröffnungsgottesdienst für den Deutschen Evangelischen Kirchentag in Hannover durchgeführt.
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Overview

  • Angela Merkel led a Bible study at the Kirchentag, acknowledging insufficient action on climate change during her tenure and urging greater global efforts.
  • Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised the Kirchentag as a platform for addressing urgent societal and personal questions in his opening remarks.
  • Kirchentag President Anja Siegesmund emphasized the political nature of Christian faith, calling on the church to take clear stances on societal issues.
  • Hannover police have implemented heightened security measures, including surveillance, street closures, and drone bans, to manage the event’s large crowds.
  • The event, hosting over 1,500 sessions and up to 150,000 daily participants, addresses topics like climate justice, sexual violence, and global peace efforts.