German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke of the need for “prudence” in dealing with the Ukraine war during the SPD federal party convention in Berlin, and in this context, he sharply attacked CDU leader Friedrich Merz.
There is currently a danger that “Putin will get away with shifting borders by force” Scholz said in his speech before the official chancellor candidate election on Saturday morning. “Then, Europe’s overall security is in the greatest danger. Then, our security is in danger.” This situation follows a great responsibility for the German Federal Chancellor, and it also follows a great responsibility for every other candidate who aspires to this office.
Scholz said that Merz had previously stated in the Taurus question that he wanted to “hand a ultimatum to the nuclear power Russia.” “Shortly afterwards, he claimed he had never handed such an ultimatum” Scholz said. “I can only say: be cautious at the platform edge.” Merz’s actions demonstrated “neither steadfastness nor prudence.” The responsibility that comes with a candidacy for the office of Federal Chancellor would not be justified by such capers, anyway.