Germany's Diplomatic Shift: Navigating the Ukraine Crisis

This chapter examines the transformation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz from an 'invisible' leader to a more engaged diplomat in response to the Ukraine crisis. It discusses the domestic and international pressures he faces, particularly regarding criticisms of Germany's reliability as a NATO ally and the contentious Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The chapter highlights the contrasting leadership styles of Scholz and his predecessor Angela Merkel, as well as the efforts of Emmanuel Macron to assert European leadership during these tumultuous times.