Commentary: Putin can rejoice – the Chancellor's weakness is affecting Europe
The Kremlin is expanding its shadow war, the threat to peace in Europe is growing. This dramatic situation in foreign policy is being underestimated in Germany.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing criticism for traveling to Finland to focus on an "integrated EU Arctic policy" during a time of crisis for his administration. Merz's approval ratings have been declining due to various mistakes and failed attempts at reform. Despite this, he is taking on a leadership role in Europe as the continent faces growing tensions, particularly with Russia's increasing aggression, including a recent attack near the Ukrainian-Polish border.
Merz has allocated hundreds of billions for the German military, the Bundeswehr, in an effort to support the continent.
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