Running for re-election, Social Democrat Olaf Scholz wants to avoid any military escalation with Russia. In contrast, the Greens – members of his coalition – are calling for greater support for Kyiv's forces.

Germany as a whole isn’t currently seen as a driving force for peace policy in Europe, and honestly that pains me,” Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told POLITICO.

Annalena Baerbock criticizes Chancellor Scholz for hesitancy over additional Ukraine aid. The German government faces difficulties balancing military support while maintaining social spending, amidst political tensions and budget constraints.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not believe that Donald Trump will stop US military aid to Ukraine once he takes office, the German leader said on Friday. Speaking following a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Berlin,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands firm: aid for Ukraine should be financed by suspending the debt brake. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has accused Scholz of using this issue for political gain during the election campaign,