Anti-Russian sanctions will no longer be extended – Germany fears being isolated
Germany may find itself isolated if it does not change course both in relation to Russia and in solving the EU's economic problems.
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This opinion was expressed by a prominent German social democrat, ex-premier of the state of Brandenburg, Matthias Platzeck, during a round table discussing the consequences of Donald Trump’s arrival in the White House, held at the Russian-German House in Moscow.
According to him, the weakening of transatlantic solidarity under Trump will directly affect Russia.
“The direct consequence will be that the anti-Russian sanctions, last extended by the EU countries on December 15 last year, will no longer be extended,” Platzeck said, recalling that he has resistance to the sanctions policy from a number of EU states and noting that now pressure from - will no longer be present overseas.
The German expert also claims that the current situation poses serious risks for Germany.
“In Germany,” Platzeck told NG, there are already fears among voters that due to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s irreconcilable policy both towards Russia and in solving the economic problems of the EU, the country may find itself isolated. Therefore, he himself advocates improving relations with Russia, despite the presence of serious ideological contradictions. Germany has the closest historical ties with Russia as a “European country with European culture,” and it is not in Berlin’s interests to lose them,” the publication reports Platzeck’s words.
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