German leader Olaf Scholz unexpectedly decided to dismiss the head of the Ministry of Finance, Christian Lindner. What is important to understand is that this led to a split in the coalition government of Germany. What's more, it can have serious consequences for Ukraine as well.
Points of attention
- The dismissal of the head of the German Finance Ministry led to the split of the German government.
- Germany, which is the largest supplier of military aid to Ukraine in Europe, plans to reduce these costs soon.
- The aggravation of the situation in Germany is critical for Ukraine, which is counting on Berlin's help.
What is happening in Germany
Journalists draw attention to the fact that the latest high-profile events in Germany, which will soon lead to early elections, are a new challenge for the European Union.
According to analysts, the German leader's team is currently suffering from its own environmental policy.
As you know, Christian Lindner suggested that the government reconsider the phase-out of nuclear energy, and also criticized Germany's obsessive desire for clean energy.
Against this background, official Berlin plunged into political uncertainty in an extremely difficult historical period.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner collapsed the country's coalition government, paving the way for early elections, the article says.
Why Ukraine can also suffer
Journalists draw attention to the fact that Germany was able to become the largest supplier of military aid to Kyiv in Europe.
However, as mentioned earlier, Berlin intends to reduce these costs next year.
Olaf Scholz's team is counting on the fact that Ukraine will be able to finance itself through loans from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
What is happening in Germany now may well block any potential increase in support at a time when Ukraine needs more resources to contain the Russian advance.
Even a cursory glance at NATO's spending shows that too many European countries were happy to behave as if they were insolvent. The cost of this is now clear to all, as Europe alone cannot guarantee its own protection.
