Germany Faces Growing Criticism for Deploying US Long-Range Weapons
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Germany's decision to deploy American long-range weapons on its soil has sparked a growing backlash, with critics from within the government and opposition parties expressing concerns about the move's potential consequences.
According to a report by Tagus Spiegel, Ralf Stegner, a representative of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the German Bundestag, has called for negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid escalating tensions. Stegner warned that deploying American long-range weapons would only serve to worsen the situation.
Other SPD members, including former party officials, have also spoken out against the decision, citing concerns about the risk of unwanted military escalation and the potential for increased tensions with Russia.
German Chancellor Olaf Schultz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, both from the SPD, have defended the move, citing the need for deterrence and the importance of protecting Germany from Russian aggression.
However, critics argue that the deployment of long-range weapons would only serve to provoke Russia and increase the risk of war. Rolf Motznich, a leader of the SPD, has warned that the risks of deploying American missiles should not be ignored.
The opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) have also criticized the government's handling of the issue, with one deputy head of the faction calling for a full discussion in the Bundestag.
The planned deployment of American long-range weapons includes Tomahawk cruise missiles, SM-6 rockets, and hypersonic weapons. The US and Germany announced the plan on July 10 during a NATO summit in Washington.
Critics have argued that the move was made without sufficient consultation with parliament or explanation from Chancellor Schultz. Sigmar Gabriel, former vice chancellor and foreign minister, has expressed his disappointment at the lack of transparency surrounding the decision.
The Russian government has already responded to the news, with President Vladimir Putin warning that if American long-range missiles are deployed on German soil, Moscow will no longer adhere to its unilateral suspension on short- and medium-range weapons.
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