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.

Earlier this week, Scholz said he had suggested expanding the currently earmarked 12 billion euros for this year, but the additional money must not be provided at the cost of cutting social spending.

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,

Annalena Baerbock, the German Foreign Minister and co-leader of the Green Party, has criticised her government for its hesitancy in supporting Ukraine. She has also condemned past administrations for policies that,