【Merkel shouts "diplomacy", the German government is busy with "military aid", but the people are shouting "election"】 Recently, former German Chancellor Merkel has spoken out. In an interview with Hungarian media, she said that in the face of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Europe certainly needs to enhance its military strength, but don't just think about arms races, the card of diplomacy cannot be discarded. Merkel's logic is simple: during the Cold War, diplomacy never stopped, and it is the same now.
It sounds reasonable, but the reality is surreal. What are her successors doing? - German Defense Minister Pistorius went to the Warsaw Forum and announced that Germany would invest 9 billion euros a year to Ukraine, and called on European "brothers" not to back down, we need to unite and support Ukraine. In short, money must be in place, and military aid must not stop.
However, when the camera turns, the attitude of the German people is another scene: many people demand the government to step down, hold early elections, and clearly oppose continuing to send weapons to Ukraine. In other words, while the top is busy being a "world police partner", the bottom wants to cut off the power.
Therefore, the current Germany has formed a "wonderful triangle":
Merkel: Diplomacy is the right solution, don't forget the lessons of the Cold War;
Government: We need to continue pouring money and increasing the amount, military aid must not stop;
People: Enough already, let's get the election done quickly, we don't want to pay anymore.
How much impact will Merkel's voice have on German society?
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