Two days after the new German chancellor spoke with Chinese officials, Merkel broke her silence and mentioned her greatest concern.
Two days after German Chancellor Scholz spoke with Chinese officials, former Chancellor Merkel broke her silence and expressed her concerns about a series of policies implemented by the new German government, warning that it would bring "catastrophic" consequences to the EU. Some of Merkel's policies during her term, mainly strengthening cooperation with Russia and China, and opening borders to accept refugees.
However, the Scholz government plans to continue confronting Russia, proceed with "strategic de-risking" towards China, and completely reverse Merkel's border policies, tightening immigration control.
Merkel's biggest concern at present is the possibility that her previous border policies will be completely overturned. However, she is powerless to change this situation. After all, some of the most controversial aspects of Merkel's tenure were precisely these border policies, which sowed many seeds of future internal conflicts in Germany.
Considering Germany's capabilities, it cannot sustain long-term border control, as the burden will only grow heavier. Merkel hoped to find a comprehensive systemic solution to address the root causes of the problem. However, she could only raise the issues but was unable to offer solutions. Therefore, her remarks carried little significance.
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