Friedrich Merz, the establishment ‘conservative’ eyeing the top position in Germany’s government, hasn’t even taken office yet but is already stirring significant controversy. Despite not being inaugurated, Merz is embroiled in a political quagmire of his own making.
After making a controversial agreement with Olaf Scholz’s liberal SPD party, Merz saw a decline in leadership polls, with the right-wing AfD party gaining ground at the expense of his CDU. This decline in favorability among citizens appears to be ongoing.
In a bid to appear tough on Russia, Merz has vowed to send long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, missiles capable of deep strikes into Russian territory — a stance that resonates with the EU Globalist elites, but not without significant consequences.
The Kremlin swiftly rebuked Merz’s declaration to provide Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Reuters reported:
“Merz, asked by German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday if he would supply Kyiv with Taurus missiles, said he would consider it if it were part of a wider package of support agreed with European allies.
‘This must be jointly agreed. And if it’s agreed, then Germany should take part’, said Merz, who is set to take office next month.”
While Germany has provided €7.1 billion in military assistance in 2024, it has yet to supply Taurus missiles with a range exceeding 300 miles — missiles that could facilitate deep strikes into Russian territory.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed concern over Merz’s comments, suggesting they indicate a tougher stance that could escalate tensions around Ukraine. He criticized European capitals for their apparent inclination to fuel ongoing conflict rather than pursue peace negotiations, as reported in a daily briefing.
Meanwhile, Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chair of Russia’s Security Council, issued a harsh response on the X social media platform, sharply criticizing Merz with an unusually direct rebuke.
Chancellor candidate Fritz Merz is haunted by the memory of his father, who served in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Now Merz has suggested a strike on the Crimean Bridge. Think twice, Nazi!
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE)
April 14, 2025
