Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger has announced that she will not travel to Moscow to meet Sergei Lavrov and instead aims for diplomatic discussions through multilateral forums, while exchanging views in London and Paris with key European foreign ministers on support for Ukraine and other geopolitical issues. #Außenpolitik #UNO #Ukraine (translated)
Orthen criticized the SPD foreign policy politician Ralf Stegner, who had expressed understanding for Schröder’s visit to Putin. #Schröder #Putin #SPD (translated)
Zelensky offered a mutual cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure. #Außenpolitik #Ukraine #Selenskyj (translated)
US President Trump criticized Zelensky, and at the same time, Zelensky offered a mutual halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. #Außenpolitik #Ukraine #Selenskyj (translated)
Regina Laska wrote that CDA chairman Dennis Radtke (CDU) referred to Gerhard Schröder's recent appearance in Moscow in the Tagesspiegel as a "case of moral bankruptcy" and called on the SPD to expel the former chancellor from the party. Laska agreed with him. Schröder was too ill to testify before a parliamentary inquiry but fit enough to celebrate Vladimir Putin's birthday in Moscow and accept a new supervisory board position in Russia. According to Laska, the SPD state chairpersons in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are now also demanding a new expulsion procedure. The SPD district of Upper Palatinate voted unanimously in favor of it on Saturday. Schleswig-Holstein's SPD leader Ulf Kämpfer stated that the paths of the party and Schröder had parted ways many years ago. Laska asked why Schröder was still a member of the SPD. Previous expulsion procedures had failed in 2022 and 2023. It is not only about Schröder's differing stance on Russia policy, Laska wrote, but also about his demonstrative loyalty to Putin, who has been waging a war of annihilation against Ukraine for more than four and a half years. She also pointed out that SPD foreign policy expert Ralf Stegner had praised Schröder's visit to Putin. Pierre Orthen, chairman of the SPD local club in Baden-Württemberg's Leutenbach, publicly questioned whether this was in line with the responsibilities of a member of the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee. Laska wrote that Stegner had held talks with Kremlin-affiliated representatives in Baku in April 2025. It apparently concerned the future of the Petersburg Dialogue, which Schröder co-founded with Putin in 2001. In June 2026, Stegner was said to have praised Schröder's connection to Putin; now he had attended Putin's birthday party. Laska asked what these contacts had achieved for peace in Ukraine and wrote that anyone justifying such talks as efforts for peace must also be able to explain what they had accomplished. #Schröder #Ukraine #SPD (translated)
The author wrote that an end to the Ukraine war on Trump's terms and the overthrow of Zelensky would embarrass German and EU foreign policy in the eyes of the world. He stated that the resulting enormous loss of reputation was necessary. #Trump #UkraineKrieg #Außenpolitik #DE #UA #US #EU (translated)
The enemies of savings accounts wrote that Donald Trump announced that Russia would supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the USA. While other countries in the energy sector enforced their interests through deals, Germany chose a nuclear phase-out, a coal phase-out, a feminist foreign policy, and morality, the author wrote. According to him, the costs would be borne by people at the gas station and in supermarkets, as well as employees whose energy-intensive employers would have to close permanently. #Energie #Klimaschutz #Politik (translated)
"In Russia, you have to talk to those who are there. Schröder can open doors to Putin." The SPD foreign policy expert Ralf Stegner stated to the "Tagesspiegel" that one must "talk in Russia to those who are there. Schröder can open doors to Putin." #Friedensnobelpreis #Schröder #Putin (translated)
SPD foreign policy expert Ralf Stegner told several media outlets that Schröder is one of the few in Germany who still has access to Putin. #Schröder #Putin #Schande (translated)
"Talk to those who are there in Russia. Schröder can open doors to Putin." SPD foreign policy expert Ralf Stegner said to the "Tagesspiegel," one must "talk to those who are there in Russia. Schröder can open doors to Putin." "If Schröder's visit has only served peace by a millimeter, then that visit was a success." Stegner added: "If Schröder's visit has only served peace by a millimeter, then that visit was a success." #Schröder #Putin #Ukraine (translated)
"In Russia, talk to those who are there. The SPD foreign policy expert Stegner said to the 'Tagesspiegel' that one must 'talk in Russia to those who are there. Schröder can open doors to Putin.'" #GerhardSchröder #Putin #Kritik (translated)
The author mentioned Ukraine, Taiwan, Kosovo, and Cyprus, as well as other cases. In connection with Israel, he wrote, the self-determination of the Palestinian people and the struggle for a two-state solution could also be cited. However, it is possible that the foreign policy expert from "Nius" is not concerned about that. #Außenpolitik #Selbstbestimmung #ZweiStaatenLösung #UA #TW #XK #CY #IL #PS (translated)
Regina Laska criticized that the AfD and BSW had presented their first joint substantive proposal shortly after the constitution of the new state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. In this proposal, they demanded, according to their portrayal, to stop German financial and military support for Ukraine and to lift sanctions against Russia. The state government should advocate for this in the Bundesrat; a special session is planned for October 14. Laska referred to a statement by BSW faction vice Claudia Wittig, who had called for a policy that thought more about Köthen than about Kyiv. In contrast, Laska presented results from the Saxony-Anhalt Monitor 2025: out of 1,077 respondents, who could name up to three problems, foreign policy was mentioned twelve times. Infrastructure and mobility ranked first with 360 mentions, economy and finance second with 352, followed by social issues, jobs, and education. Laska wrote that decisions on arms deliveries and sanctions were made by the federal government and the EU, while municipal financial equalization was state law. Therefore, the AfD and BSW had initially used their joint majority for a topic that the state parliament could not change, rather than for municipal finances. She described this as populism and accused the parties of pursuing a policy in the interests of Moscow. #SachsenAnhalt #AfD #Politik (translated)
Sparbuchfeinde wrote that one can have different opinions about politics and parties, and topics such as migration and foreign policy are emotional. However, in his view, the AfD has the best tax program in Germany. He listed as its components a uniform tax rate of 22 percent for individuals and companies, as well as a possible municipal surcharge of no more than 3 percent. There are also provisions for allowances of 15,000 euros for adults and 12,000 euros per child, a flat rate for advertising expenses of 2,000 euros, and an automatic adjustment of all allowances to inflation. According to sparbuchfeinde, the program also includes the abolition of the solidarity surcharge and inheritance and gift tax. For the property transfer tax, there should be an exemption for the first-time purchase of owner-occupied property, and otherwise, a limitation of the tax rate to a maximum of 3.5 percent. #Steuerpolitik #AfD #Deutschland (translated)
The author wrote that, as Federal President, he would demand a clear line from the Austrian Foreign Ministry: those who represent Austria externally must represent the democratically decided foreign policy loyally. He also advocated for an anti-neutrality and loyalty declaration for all those working in the linked institution. https://t.co/BtpdE8zEtK #Österreich #Außenpolitik #Demokratie #AT #EU (translated)
The AfD faction in the German Bundestag rejected the draft law for the International Compensation Commission for Ukraine. The AfD Bundestag member Gerold Otten, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, criticized the federal government for advancing international structures instead of focusing on diplomatic efforts to end the war. In his view, compensation issues should be part of a future peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. Otten also warned against further financial obligations for Germany and pointed to unforeseeable long-term consequences of the commission. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul had announced that the German ratification process would be completed by the end of the year. Otten stated that Germany needed a foreign policy that upheld German interests, avoided further escalation, and pushed for negotiations to end the war. #Ukraine #Außenpolitik #Frieden (translated)
The user sparbook enemies wrote that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul had abolished the obligation to use gender language in his ministry. As a result, female employees blocked important documents and began a gender strike. He cited this incident as the "456th reason" against handing over the Foreign Ministry to the Greens. #Gendern #Außenpolitik #Streik (translated)
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on his election victory. He wrote that he looks forward to continuing what he sees as excellent foreign and European policy cooperation. #Lettland #Wahlsieg #Außenpolitik (translated)
The AfD faction in the Bundestag criticized Chancellor Merz's trip to Ukraine shortly after the Day of German Unity. The foreign policy spokesman for the faction, Markus Frohnmaier, stated that Merz wanted to pledge hundreds of millions of euros in taxpayer money there again. At the same time, he accused the federal government of making cuts in healthcare and nursing services domestically while supporting Ukraine with funds. Frohnmaier also referred to his representation of underfunded municipalities, daycare centers, and schools, as well as a dilapidated infrastructure. The AfD faction rejects what it sees as endless funding and armament and demands that taxpayer money be used for German bridges, energy supply, and municipalities. Instead of costly public relations during trips abroad, Frohnmaier stated that there needs to be a foreign policy that prioritizes German interests and diplomatic initiatives to end the war. #Deutschland #Ukraine #Politik (translated)
The author praised Friedrich Merz's assessment of the foreign and security policy situation and wrote that Merz recognizes the importance of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine for Germany's security. In contrast, he portrayed Nius and the AfD as pro-Putin actors. https://t.co/4Tm7rmllUr #Sicherheit #Außenpolitik #Ukraine #DE #RU #UA (translated)
