Russia’s war in Ukraine triggers U-turn in Germany’s foreign policy thinking

The German government has broken with its long-standing tradition of its foreign and security policy that was rooted in ‘peace’ diplomacy and reserved defence spending and termed the Ukraine war to be a “turning point” in its policy approach.

However, during his remarks in the Bundestag, Scholz pledged to change Germany’s stance on key parts of its foreign and security policy. [EPA/CLEMENS BILAN]

Oliver Noyan Euractiv 28-02-2022 07:15 4 min. read Content type: Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

Donec et orci aliquet nisl suscipit molestie sed sit amet tortor. Duis vel urna ac mi sollicitudin lacinia mollis sit amet lorem. Sed finibus erat nec libero scelerisque fringilla. Morbi at orci sed urna vulputate vulputate. Nulla facilisi. Donec et orci aliquet nisl suscipit molestie sed sit amet tortor.

Want to keep reading?

Get a subscription on Euractiv + and elevate your political insight!

Discover Euractiv +
For individuals

Already have an account?

Subscribe to our newsletters

Subscribe