Change in the Chancellery: When the new person has a say

There are no clear rules for the government handover phase in Germany. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz must now find a connection with each other.

Whenever possible, Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksij Makejew places value on diplomatic restraint. On this day, this is not possible. It is the third anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine . And the day after the federal election. "I hope that a government will be formed quickly. Germany is Ukraine's most important partner in Europe, and important decisions are pending," says Makejew. "Every minute of hesitation costs human lives," warns the Ukrainian during an event with his Polish colleague Jan Tombiński at the Polish embassy.