Fight for diplomacy: CDU demands determined role in Germany in the Ukraine conflict
Fight for diplomacy: CDU demands determined role in Germany in the Ukraine conflict
In the political arena in Germany, a discussion about the diplomatic role of the country and dealing with Russia has developed. In a recent contribution to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke from Brandenburg, Michael Kretschmer from Saxony and Thuringian faction leader Mario Voigt asked for more energetic diplomatic intervention in order to negotiate Russia. In her opinion, a closed alliance between Germany and its European neighbors is essential.
The authors of the guest contribution made it clear that the previous strategy in dealing with Russia was characterized by uncertainty. In particular, they criticized the fact that a possible stationing of medium -range missiles in the western federal states was not sufficiently communicated and discussed. Their demands also seem to be a reaction to domestic political conditions, since the support of the Wagenknecht party for future government coalitions in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg is of crucial importance.
reactions to the article
The reactions to the statements of the prime ministers are split. In the Brandenburg CDU, the contribution was dismissed as "wishful thinking". Member of the Bundestag Knut Abraham, who previously worked in the diplomatic service, emphasized that responsibility for the continued conflict was not on the part of Germany. He sees the Russian president as the main actor who can end the war through his actions. Abraham argued that there was a lack of peace will on the Russian side and that the diplomats are more likely to pursue a foreign policy agenda to appease the alliance partners.
In a clear contrast, Hanna Große Holtrup, the state chairman of the Brandenburg Greens, accused the authors of the guest contribution a trivialization of the threat from Russia. In her opinion, an unconditional demand for an armistice, without clear conditions for Russia, could wrongly give the impression that Putin's aggressive strategy is legitimate. According to Holtrup, the prime minister's diplomatic approach lacks a well thought -out strategy to react effectively to the Russian aggression.
In summary, it can be said that the discussion about Germany's diplomatic role and dealing with Russia is in full swing. While some politicians are calling for a more active role, other considerable risks see how these claims are expressed. This debate shows the complexity of the political landscape in Germany and the challenges with which political decision -makers are faced. The different perspectives also illustrate how important the next steps will be in the diplomatic efforts to create more stable and secure relationships.For more information on this topic, See the report on www.nordkurier.de .
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