What did I learn in 2021? I learned that nobody learned anything in 2020.
2020Death to 2021, by Penn Parker2021 opens on a note of optimism. A range of lip smacking new vaccines promises to transform the COVID-pandemic from an ongoing crisis to a repressed traumatic memory.
Death to 2021I said "yes".
Olaf Scholz, December 2021, about being sworn in as 9th Chancellor of GermanyI think I'm gonna cry the rest of the day. Best day ever!
Britney Spears, November 2021Democracy isn't just there. We have to work for it together - every day.
Democracy, German UnityAngela Merkel, October 2021, during the 31st Day of German UnityThe people want change. They want the candidate of the SPD to be the next German chancellor.
SPD, German Elections 2021Olaf Scholz, September 2021As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the American people deserve to have a fuller picture of what their government knows about those attacks.
September 11thJoe Biden, September 2021American troops cannot and should not be fighting in a war and dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight for themselves.
AfghanistanJoe Biden, August 2021The Azzurri, led by coach Roberto Mancini, played together with great team spirit and personality. After 50 years, the trophy returns to Italy.
Italy, Soccer European Championships 2020Mario Draghi, July 2021, after EURO finalsWe had 15 long years with great moments and, of course, frustrating moments. My heart still beats for Germany.
German Football TeamJogi Löw, June 2021, about quitting his job as coach of the German teamWe don't want to burn bridges, but if somebody interprets our good intentions as weakness, our reaction will be asymmetrical, rapid and harsh. We'll decide for ourselves in each case where the red line is.
RussiaWladimir Putin, April 2021Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: bringing America together, uniting our people, uniting our nation. And I ask every American to join me in this cause.
Joe Biden, January 2021, Inauguration SpeechThese pictures have made me angry and sad. But I am certain that the American democracy will prove stronger than the rioters.
Angela Merkel, January 2021, about the US Capitol riotsOn the Capitol, on the House of Representatives, threatening the safety of duly elected officials. It's not protest, it's insurrection.
Joe Biden, January 2021, about the US Capitol riotsIn 2021, we will continue our fight against Covid-19 with a renewed sense of hope. Canadians have already started to receive doses of safe and effective vaccines.
CoronavirusJustin Trudeau, New Year Eve’s address 2020/21The first few months of the year will be difficult until at least the spring. Hope is there in this vaccine that human ingenuity has brought about in just one year.
Coronavirus, VaccinesEmmanuel Macron, New Year Eve’s address 2020/21First rule of 2021: Never talk about 2020!
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