Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

1 month ago | ip-quarterly.com | Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer |Hugo Dixon |Lee Buchheit

Friedrich Merz’s swearing-in as German chancellor, expected on May 6, means that Germany can now play a key role in the defense of Ukraine. The new chancellor, the leader of the center-right Christian Democrats (CDU), realizes that Ukraine’s fate is vital for Europe. He is prepared to go further in supporting Kyiv than his predecessor Olaf Scholz. He has also declared that he wants Germany to play a leading role in Europe’s response to Russia’s aggression.