German Greens are really in a precarious position now. There is no party in 🇩🇪 parliament who got more right on 🇷🇺— they had warned about 🇷🇺 (esp. NS1/2) for years & decades. Usually, that’s the penalty kick when you expose the mistakes of the others & collect electoral support…
…& in this case, it wouldn’t be cheap exploitation of other’s failures, it would just be showcasing your competence — they had a better, more accurate analysis of the situation. A great opportunity! But so far Greens leadership has decided against bc it would mean exposing SPD…
Their current & favorite coalition partner. Demanding investigations into 🇷🇺 connection & criticizing SPD leaders publicly could end the coalition. SPD could try to portray Greens as unreliable & reckless. Huge risks for party & short-term stability of gov. But the dangers of…
Keeping still are likewise considerable: German policy may remain „too little, too late“ & Greens may be blamed for it as well. Plus: >70% of their voters want #energyembargo & #heavyweapons. Worst: SPD argument that 🇩🇪 industry can’t survive without 🇷🇺 oil/gas has already…
Gained traction in public & could eventually undermine Greens favorite climate agenda. Hence, this really is a high-risk game for them. At same time, their decision will likely define 🇩🇪 policy — no other party has an interest in reappraising past mistakes & changing course on 🇷🇺
The Greens hold all the keys 🔑 but fear what is behind the doors. Will they cover up the half-hearted approach by SPD or will they aim for a fundamental reset of German 🇷🇺 policy? They better get this decision right. #StandwithUkraine #scholz
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