Chancellor Scholz Grapples with Coalition Rift over Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine
March 13, 2024
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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