One of the topics of the Sunday debate was military support for Ukraine. They were in favor of continuing this form of help Olaf Scholz from SPD, CDU/CSU candidate Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck from the Greens party; AFD candidate Alice Weidel was against it.
Friedrich Merz he noted that Vladimir Putin's war is not only about Ukrainebut is aimed at the entire Western political order. He indicated that the Russian leader is seeking to rebuild the “great Russia”, which It may also include “some of the Baltic countries, part of Poland”. – He is interested in the area NATO. We must be prepared for it Merz said on RTL television.
Friedrich Merz sharply about the pro -Russian attitude of the AfD
During the debate, there was also a sharp exchange of sentences between Merz and Alice Weidel. Weidel called for the reconstruction of the relationship with Russia and emphasized that Germany They should take a neutral position towards the war. The Khadek leader firmly interrupted her: – No, Mrs. Weidel, We will not be neutral towards Russia. We will not stand in the middle. We are on the side of Ukraine The politician declared, reminding that Russia began this war.
Elections in Germany are getting closer
The debate took place in the context upcoming parliamentary elections in Germanyplanned for February 23. The key topics of the election campaign are War in Ukraine, German military support and the economic situation of the country. Chades, headed by a Muzerz, announce a continuation of help for Kiev and a definite position towards Russia. On the other hand AfD He calls for a change in the course and neutrality of Germany towards the war.
Source: RTL, DW, Der Westen