Political figures adopt a sad demeanor on German Unity Day.

On the anniversary of the unification of the former West and East Germany, Germany's leading politicians gathered in the city of Erfurt to urge unity amid a number of difficulties.

On Monday, Germany observed its 32nd Unity Day. However, this year's festivities had a more somber tone than in years past because the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and the rising cost of living are being felt more strongly every day across the....