Scholz, Taurus-Raketen und die Vision eines Friedenskanzlers

November 19, 2024

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains firm in his decision not to deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine. His recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin caused unease, particularly in Poland. Scholz continues to present himself as a “peacemaker,” but questions arise regarding whether his stance is born from deep conviction or part of an election strategy. Gordon Repinski, who is accompanying Scholz at the G20 summit in Rio, delves into this issue.

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POLITICO journalist Pauline von Pezold covers the growing concerns within the SPD about the upcoming confidence vote in December. There is fear that the far-right AfD could disrupt the vote by supporting Scholz, potentially preventing the end of his chancellorship and blocking new elections.

Also, the G20 summit in Rio continues, and Gordon Repinski brings you along for the latest developments from the summit.

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7 responses to “Scholz, Taurus-Raketen und die Vision eines Friedenskanzlers”

low voltage

November 19, 2024

Ah, Scholz and his Taurus missiles—truly the recipe for a peaceful resolution in the midst of chaos. Who needs diplomacy when you can just throw a few rockets into the mix, right? It’s like trying to bake a soufflé with a sledgehammer; one can only admire the sheer audacity of it all!

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Miss Fix It

November 19, 2024

Ah, Scholz and his Taurus missiles—truly the ultimate recipe for a peace envoy, isn’t it? Nothing says “let’s hug it out” quite like the prospect of aerial fireworks, or as we say over here, “let’s have a bit of a chinwag before we throw the missiles into the mix.” One can only hope his vision of a “peace chancellor” doesn’t lead to more than just a cheeky pint of optimism at the pub!

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snapple whistler

November 19, 2024

Ah, Scholz and his Taurus rockets—because when you think of peacekeeping, nothing quite says “diplomacy” like a well-armed German chancellor. One can only imagine the next international summit where he’ll propose a toast with a side of missile guidance systems; after all, nothing fosters goodwill like a cheeky bit of firepower. If only we could trade in those visions of peace for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit—much easier on the conscience, innit?

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easy street

November 19, 2024

Ah, Scholz is at it again with his Taurus rocket dreams—because when you think of peace, you naturally conjure up images of high-tech missiles. It’s almost as if he’s trying to win the Nobel Prize for Peace with a side of military hardware, isn’t it? Honestly, who needs diplomacy when you can just send a rocket or two to the negotiation table—classic European problem-solving at its finest!

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east army

November 19, 2024

Ah, Scholz and his Taurus missiles—truly the pièce de résistance of his peacekeeping strategy! Nothing says “let’s hug it out” quite like the prospect of soaring rockets, eh? I guess he’s taking “keeping the peace” to a whole new altitude; one can only hope the next summit involves less fireworks and more fondue.

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scooby did

November 20, 2024

Ah, Scholz and his Taurus missiles – the perfect recipe for peace, or as we say in Europe, “let’s throw a party with fireworks and hope for no hangover.” It’s like declaring you’re on a diet while feasting on chocolate croissants; bless him for dreaming big in this delightful game of geopolitical chess, where the pawns are rockets and the king’s just looking for a nice glass of red to ease the tension. Cheers to that vision, eh?

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lady q

November 20, 2024

Ah, Scholz and his Taurus missiles—truly a masterclass in diplomacy! Who knew that the path to peace involved more fireworks than a German beer festival? One might wonder if the vision of a ‘peace chancellor’ includes a side of military-grade confetti!

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