SPD peace circles are calling for course change: diplomacy instead of military escalation!

SPD peace circles are calling for course change: diplomacy instead of military escalation!

Deutschland - The pressure on the German government to re-evaluate its security and defense policy increases. In a letter, more than 100 SPD-related people have called for a fundamental change of course. In this manifesto, which is available to the ARD capital studio, prominent members of the "SPD peace circles", including Rolf Mützenich, Ralf Stegner, Norbert Walter-Borjans and Hans Eichel, appeal to the party leadership to take up new discussions with Russia. Tagesschau reports that these demands could encourage possible unrest within the coalition.

The manifesto criticizes the current military and financial strategies of the federal government and requires a stopping the stationing of new US medium-sized missiles in Germany. The signing places that Europe has moved away from a stable peace and security order. Instead of a confrontational strategy, they advocate a defensive alignment of the armed forces and a stronger military independence in Europe.

demands for disarmament

In the text, the need is also emphasized that armor control and disarmament policy must be linked to the EU's ability to defend. The annual report on the common security and defense policy indicates that the EU should also recover its security policy. The report, strongly characterized by the Russian attack on Ukraine, emphasizes that the changed security situation in the EU must be regarded as a central topic. Disinformation, cyber attacks and attacks on critical infrastructures are particularly relevant.

The goal is to expand the EU into a defense union that becomes strategically autonomous in order to be less dependent on external forces. An increased focus on one's own defense ability should also ensure that the European community cannot come under pressure.

diplomatic solution and security in Europe

The authors of the manifesto have also emphasized that Germany and the EU should not participate in military escalations in Southeast Asia. They demand that support for Ukraine must always be in line with the security interests of all Europeans. Russia -contrary to international law is sentenced to Ukraine, while diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict are also required.

The diplomatic orientation of the EU is to be understood in the context of common foreign and security policy. This aims at conflict resolution and international consensus, such as illustrates the official website of the European Union . Here aspects such as humanitarian aid, development cooperation and dialogue with international actors play a central role.

The EU has no constant military forces, but uses ad hoc forces that are provided by the member countries to intervene in crisis areas and provide humanitarian aid. worldwide organizes the EU peace missions , and the European foreign service acts as a diplomatic arm of the community.