German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock criticized her government for its hesitation in supporting Ukraine. She also condemned previous governments for policies that, in her words, contributed to dependence on Russia. This was reported by Politico, according to UNN.
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Burbock said that the current government's indecision on military aid to Ukraine undermines the trust of European allies. The minister emphasized that the government should act faster, in particular in approving the €3 billion aid package, which she actively supported.
Germany is no longer seen as a driving force for peaceful policy in Europe, and this is disappointing,
Burbock also criticized previous governments, in particular the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) under Angela Merkel, for building the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which she said contributed to Germany's dependence on Russian energy. She also mentioned suspicions of Russian involvement in the damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
Just as Nord Stream 2 was never just an economic project, despite what the CDU and SPD wanted to believe for a long time, it is no coincidence that submarine cables in the Baltic Sea continue to be damaged,
She called for an increase in defense spending to over 2% of GDP, noting that in times of crisis this figure could even reach 3%.
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The German Defense Minister assuredthat support for Ukraine will remain stable regardless of changes in the government. Negotiations on a €3 billion aid package are still ongoing due to budgetary issues.