Dispute over SPD manifest: U-turn in Russia policy required!
Dispute over SPD manifest: U-turn in Russia policy required!
Deutschland - The debate about the SPD's foreign policy picks up speed. On the occasion of the impending party conference of the Social Democrats at the end of June, prominent members published a manifesto that demands a fundamental turnaround in foreign and weapon policy. Among the signatories are well-known politicians such as Ralf Stegner, Rolf Mützenich, Norbert Walter-Borjans and Hans Eichel. They call for a departure from previous upgrade policy and direct diplomatic conversations with Russia to initiate a de -escalation process and to promote trust formation. This advance caused excitement in the party and beyond. Tagesschau reports that Manifesto the registered position of the SPD in the coalition with CDU/CSU, as it turns away from the current line.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized the manifesto as a "refusal to realize reality". He emphasizes the need to negotiate from a position of strength and sees the demands of disregarding the population's peace spirit. While faction leader Matthias Miersch underlines the importance of defense ability, he also distances himself from the manifesto, but recognizes the legitimacy of the debate. The time reports that critics from other parties are not interested in negotiations, which is further awaited by the discussion.cracks within the party
The manifesto is published shortly before the excited party congress, where a new party leaders are chosen and a new party program is to be developed. The signatories of the manifesto fear that the ongoing arms race could lead to an escalation and advocate the resumption of diplomatic contacts with Russia and for a peace order in Europe. However, this is in massive contradiction to the attitude of the SPD leadership and some party colleagues who advocate the course to support Ukraine and a strong defense policy, reports SPIEGEL ONLINE .
Internal criticism of the manifesto comes from MPs such as Sebastian Fiedler and Michael Roth, who question the direction of the paper. In particular, the fact that Wladimir Putin's negative attitude is not mentioned for negotiations in the manifesto causes displeasure among the comrades. Tagesschau emphasizes that The NATO summit, which is due in the near future, could further fuel the debate about defense spending and the geopolitical situation, which should also strengthen the internal party conflict.
The coming time will show how the SPD will position itself in this challenging situation and whether there will be an agreement or other tensions within the party during the party congress.
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