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Stop playing games: SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert calls for the Union in star to respect the Chancellor’s decision on the Taurus issue – also in the interests of Ukraine.
SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert warns the Union faction against trying to force the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine again through a vote in the Bundestag. “Any further vote on this matter will not harm the traffic light coalition or Olaf Scholz, but only the invaded Ukraine and its fight for freedom”said Kühnert star. “I appeal to the CDU and CSU: finally respect the decision made by the Chancellor and confirmed twice by the German Bundestag not to deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.”
The Bundestag had ordered the delivery of Taurus to the country attacked by Russia. The majority of Parliament voted against a corresponding proposal from the Union. Although there are also advocates in the traffic light factions for the delivery of the cruise missile with a range of more than 500 kilometers, the coalition rallied behind the Chancellor’s line. Scholz had rejected a delivery several times.
Back in February, a majority of the Bundestag voted against a proposal from the Union to supply Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missile. The SPD, Greens and FDP then passed their own motion, according to which Ukraine “long-range weapon systems” should receive. The Taurus cruise missiles were not explicitly mentioned in the application.
The SPD general secretary attacked the Union for its actions. The Union had not just lost another vote, he said. “Rather, we have all lost valuable time and energy on aimless debates that could have been better spent supporting Ukraine responsibly”, continues Kühnert. Ukraine particularly needs ammunition and “smart diplomatic initiatives”which increased pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Ukraine does not need partners who are engaged in agonizing domestic political disputes with themselves”he warned.
It was only on Wednesday that the Bundestag reaffirmed its no on the Taurus question. It was for him “It is impossible to supply long-range weapon systems that can only be meaningfully delivered if they also involve the deployment of German soldiers outside of Ukraine”said Scholz. “That is a limit that I do not want to cross as Chancellor.” Scholz ruled out any involvement of German soldiers, whether in Germany or Ukraine. “It’s about participation in where to aim, where to shoot and where to hit”he said. “And that shouldn’t happen to German soldiers.”
During the survey, Scholz engaged in heated verbal battles, particularly with members of the Union parliamentary group. CDU foreign politician Norbert Röttgen accused the Chancellor of “not with clear cards” to play. His party colleague, defense expert Johann Wadephul, questioned Scholz’s trust in Ukraine. The Chancellor countered that with “Half-truths” public communication was carried out and reiterated Germany’s continued support for the attacked country.
“From now on, excessive insinuations should be a thing of the past”, demands SPD General Secretary Kühnert. The differences on a single factual issue should not again lead to “that we among the democratic forces in the German Bundestag agree to stand up for a just peace”.
Source: Stern
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