Germany’s defence doublespeak

While Germany's role in security is of increasing importance, German politicians must downplay it for a domestic audience.

Just two years after making its commitment to play a greater role in Europe’s security, Germany has been caught up in a situation in which fundamental questions regarding Europe’s security are being raised. Now Berlin is expected to come up with the answers.

But to what extent has the German public been on board with Germany’s decision to engage further in European security? While the domestic angle of this question is surely less relevant to Germany’s partners, it is a key concern of Berlin’s.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Is German Dominance Over? http://www.europeansources.info/record/judy-asks-is-german-dominance-over/

ESO: Background information: German foreign policy after Paris http://www.europeansources.info/record/german-foreign-policy-after-paris/

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