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Berlin’s U-turn on combustion engines and foot-dragging on aid to Ukraine cause exasperation in other capitals
Chancellor under pressure over military spending as reality fails to match newly assertive rhetoric
Berlin must strengthen its long-term contribution to European security
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Munich Security Conference to help him win against ‘Goliath’
While Olaf Scholz has successfully changed the domestic debate about security, a sense of urgency is lacking
Chancellor struggles to showcase progress on promised ‘Zeitenwende’ at upcoming security conference
Meloni says late-night soirée between Macron, Scholz and Ukraine’s leader did not help ‘unity’
German chancellor says calls for more weapons so soon after tanks decision are ‘frivolous’
German chancellor’s insistence ‘not to go it alone’ forced a policy U-turn in Washington
Delivery of M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 vehicles would be significant policy shift for Washington and Berlin
Shift in Berlin’s stance on sending German Leopards is a breakthrough for Kyiv
Allies criticise Scholz over reluctance to allow German-made heavy armour to be used in fight against Russia
German and French leaders pledge to strengthen EU and continue to back Ukraine
Germany’s refusal to send Leopard 2s is a blow to Kyiv
Also in today’s newsletter: Danes up in arms over a disappearing holiday
The German leader and his new defence minister have a big decision to make on supplying tanks to Ukraine
Interior minister of Lower Saxony Boris Pistorius is a surprise choice for one of the most challenging roles in government
Exit comes at a delicate moment for Berlin as it considers sending tanks to Ukraine
Christine Lambrecht’s potential departure comes ahead of key decisions on Ukraine policy
Germany’s chancellor resists move for fear of provoking Vladimir Putin
Also in today’s newsletter: a letter from Kyiv as the city doubts Putin’s promise of a peaceful Orthodox Christmas
Move comes after decision by France’s Emmanuel Macron to deliver ‘tank killers’
Germany’s chancellor stands by Christine Lambrecht following video message that struck strident tone on Ukraine
Completion of specialised ship marks crucial point in the country’s plan to end reliance on Russian energy
One year after taking office, Olaf Scholz’s government has had to rethink its bold agenda amid fallout from invasion
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