Chancellor Scholz Grapples with Coalition Rift over Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine

March 13, 2024
Chancellor Scholz Grapples with Coalition Rift over Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his government are encountering resistance in the German Bundestag regarding the issue of Taurus missile deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The opposition CDU and CSU are advocating for the use of these missiles to target infrastructure such as the Russian-built bridge in Crimea.

  • The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is internally conflicted about the Union's proposal, with some members in favor and others undecided, leading to a possible abstention strategy.

  • The SPD supports the missile delivery, while the Greens and FDP are hesitant, highlighting rifts within the coalition government.

  • Public opinion in Germany, with nearly 60% opposing the weapons delivery, adds to the complexity of the government's decision-making on international security matters.

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