epa12084192 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reacts during an event of the German parliament to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, in Berlin, Germany, 08 May 2025. World War II in Europe ended with the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on all fronts on 08 May. EPA/FILIP SINGER

epa12084195 Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and faction co-chairwoman Alice Weidel (C) attends an event of the German parliament to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, in Berlin, Germany, 08 May 2025. World War II in Europe ended with the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on all fronts on 08 May. EPA/FILIP SINGER