Scholz warned against the risks of war escalation and ran into criticism – Politika
Scholz lashed out at his biggest competitor.
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in his pre-election speech, he warned against the risks of an escalation of the war with Russia and criticized his main competitor, CDU candidate Friedrich Mertz, for his allegedly aggressive rhetoric.
This was reported by Bild.
In particular, Scholz criticized Mertz for calling for the supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine. They said it threatens the security of Germany and provokes the Kremlin.
“You can't play Russian roulette with such threats,” the chancellor emphasized.
Note that Friedrich Mertz insists on strengthening support for Ukraine. In particular, with the possible lifting of restrictions on long-range missiles. His position coincides with the approach of Germany's key allies, including the United States and Great Britain. According to political scientist Ulrich Shpek, Mertz acts in line with…
