The new government of Germany will face big challenges regarding the Firing Policy: will be. Or, to keep it in another way: economically powerful yet a final farewell to the comfortable position of begging for the geographically alert country.
For several decades after World II, West Germany was strongly committed to the West, an ambassador for multilateralism and a lawyer of democracy and rule of law. Foreign policy decisions were made in close cooperation with friendly western states, while the US was responsible for the security of the country.
And now? At the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in mid -February, the new US vice -president JD Vance announced that Europe would have to pay its defense cost and take responsibility for its defense. In an interview with DW, Frederick Merz expressed his jealousy by Frederick Merz, president of the Center-Retroid Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the next Chancellor of Germany: “We are at a historic turn: We are at a historic turn: Safety guarantee from America should be called in question The American is interrogating Democratic Institutions.
America and China
Foreign affairs expert Roderich Casswitlers of CDU Parliamentary Group say the country at an intersection. He believes that Germany should understand whether it has been done for democracy and the RUL of law is in danger. For example, China is currently doing everything to expand its impact and find Democratic states as Germany.
In an interview with DW, the gravel season advocated policies that prefer Germany’s own national and economic interests: “Othres, economic impact will be largely, and NATO will no longer be a determined as a determined. It will be a clear strategic, a clear strategic and political restructuring of a clear strategic, a clear strategic and security policy.
Keeping soldiers in German peace Ukraine?
Even when it comes to the main subject of Ukraine policy, nothing is likely to be equal. Following the Russian War of aggression against Ukraine, in spring 2022, Germany became the greatest supporter of Ukraine after America: both military and taking refugees.
Now it seems to make an agreement to end the war, which will probably be interacted between the US and Russia only. Germany and other countries, mainly from Europe, will then be the responsibility of protecting the discovery for agreement with their own soldiers. In any incident, US President Donald Trump has already announced that he does not want to contribute.
Whether or not German voters will accept this relic should be observed: In a survey conducted by Pollster Fines, 49% said they are in favor of a deployment of a deployment, while not 44%.
German armed forces are being expanded
It is certain that Germany should focus on ensuring that it is self -effective rescue, preferably in close cooperation with other European Union member states. Green Party Bundestag’s legalist Anton Hoparer has estimated a cost of € 500 billion ($ 520 billion), a shocking yoga.
And according to Frederick Merz, CDU Chancellor candidate, Germany should take initiative in Europe. He told DW: “Everyone hopes that Germany will take maximum responsibility for leadership. I have repeatedly called for it. Germany is the highest country in Europe. Is located. “
For Merz, the German rear is not only an optant in relation to Ukraine: “It’s not only about Ukraine. It is about ensuring peace in Europe with Russian aggression, which we encounter here every day in Germany: The threat to our infrastructure, the threat to us, the danger is the data cable under the Baltic Sea.
Will the defense budget double after 2028?
What does it mean practically? This would mean the construction of military capabilities, which were brought back to play in the current Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius (SPD), October 2023 when the country needs to be “ready for war”. Since the summer of 2022, there is a special discovery of approximately € 100 for the scope of Bundesvehar (funded with new debt), but will be used by 2028. Spending on the army horoscope is then skyrocket from the current of almost €. 50 billion per year € 80 oven € 90 billion. Whether the funds will be raised by the debate or other parts of the budget, it is currently a matter of hot debate in the election campaign.
According to the gravel season, however, this harsh situation exists for the coming government. If Germany does not build its military strength, it will not be taken seriously in Washington: “Regarding future transatlantic partnership, Europe should make minimal required contribution that the US remains a strong partner in Europe and NATO.”
There is no change of policy towards Israel
In the Middle East, on the other hand, Germany will be limited, rather it has been in the past. The upcoming government will be directed by the principles of “due to the state”, which means to maintain Israel’s right to exist. And it will continue to advocate the “two-state solution” of an Israel and a Palestinian state. Even though it is likely to be low and less.
New companions: Saudi Arabia and Latin American countries?
On ZDF television, he said, “We repeatedly invite a common Europe as a response to all the changes of the world:” We are 450 million people. We are the world’s largest single markets, “it said on ZDF television.” We have shared a new partnership. And we should now use all this simultaneously and not be lost in Minutiae. ”Thesis new participation includes agreements with countries in the Gulf region. Also with the Mercosur nations of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, Search as the Association Treaty concluded with the European Union in December 2024.
In summary, Germany needs to be free from its relations for the US, take their own defense into their own hands, and adopt policies to protect their interests to protect their interests. Sounds bold, and really it’s. Germany is at the beginning of breathtaking changes in its foreign policy.
This article was original in German.
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