Olaf Scholz

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  • The Germans no longer trust the U.S. for security 2025-04-13 20:31

    By Michael Kimmage and Sudha David-Wilp

    The Zeitenwende is real this time

    Germany’s defense upgrade is necessary but could upset Europe’s balance of power

    For many years, Germany has needed to dramatically expand its defenses, and today, it finally seems ready to do so. When Russia annexed Crimea and invaded eastern Ukraine in 2014, Germany’s response was muted. Berlin held inconclusive talks with the Kremlin, imposed a handful of sanctions, and then quietly returned to business as usual with Moscow. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a Zeitenwende, or “turning point.” He promised to increase defense spending, send more aid to Ukraine, and rapidly reduce Germany’s energy dependence on Russia. In the end, the Zeitenwende was a turning point in name only. Hamstrung by coalition infighting, Scholz failed to overhaul Germany’s defenses.

  • Germany comes next to the US in helping Israel to commit crimes in Gaza 2024-11-04 22:05

    By Narges Pakdel

    Facilitating genocide in Gaza marks another dark point in German history 

    TEHRAN - Feeling repentant for initiating the devastating Second World War and its cruel treatment of Jews known as the Holocaust during the war, Germany succeeded in repairing its damaged reputation.

  • Iranian Consulate in Frankfurt 2024-11-01 22:03

    By Soheila Zarfam

    Germany's blind obedience

    German leaders sacrificing economy, foreign policy, and dignity for Washington and Israel

    TEHRAN – Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by a new generation of politicians lacking experience and wisdom in international affairs, has steered the country into turbulent waters in a matter of a few years.