The Rachman Review Germany’s ‘deplorable’ divide on the Ukraine war
Oct 10, 2024
Norbert Röttgen, a CDU member of Germany's Foreign Affairs Committee and author of "Democracy and War," critiques Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his wavering support for Ukraine. He highlights Germany's troubling divide on the conflict while stressing that most citizens understand the stakes. Röttgen discusses the urgency of boosting defense spending and navigating the complex interplay of war, migration, and economic concerns in light of the refugee crisis. He warns of the dangers posed by insufficient Western support for Ukraine in ensuring European stability.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Germany's Motivated Shift in Defense Posture
01:43 • 14min
Navigating the Risks of Insufficient Support for Ukraine
15:35 • 2min
Perceptions of Threat and Leadership Void in Germany
17:30 • 2min
The Interconnected Issues of War, Migration, and Economy in Germany
19:30 • 5min