German Parliament Divided Over Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces criticism for his refusal to deliver long-range missiles, citing concerns over escalation and German involvement.

The Bundestag debated the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, with the FDP pushing for approval despite opposition from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the SPD.
Scholz has consistently rejected Ukraine's request for Taurus missiles, citing fears of escalation and the potential need for German personnel to assist in targeting.
Critics, including the CDU and military experts, accused Scholz of using fear-based arguments and misleading the public about the risks of supplying the weapons.
The FDP's proposal was dismissed by the Greens as a political maneuver, while the AfD and Left Party opposed military support for Ukraine, advocating negotiations with Russia instead.
Military experts argue that Russia's hybrid warfare tactics, including potential sabotage of infrastructure, underline the broader stakes of the conflict for Germany and NATO.