2024-10-04 13:29:09
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Ukraine
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Peace Demonstration in Berlin Sparks Political Debate

In Berlin, thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest against arms deliveries to Ukraine and advocate for negotiations with Russia. The event, featuring prominent figures like Sahra Wagenknecht and former CSU politician Peter Gauweiler, underscored deep political divisions. SPD politician Ralf Stegner faced boos, while Gesine Lötzsch from the Left Party and co-organizer Reiner Braun addressed the crowd.

Criticism was directed at German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other politicians, highlighting discontent with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of new rocket defense systems, viewed by some as a militaristic move. Michael Roth, an SPD foreign policy expert, expressed concerns about the appropriation of peace rhetoric by the AfD and Wagenknecht.

The demonstration also touched on global issues, including Palestine and Nicaragua's criticism of Germany regarding the Gaza conflict. Participants sang the Internationale, emphasizing their call for global peace.

Meanwhile, East German politicians Kretschmer, Woidke, and Voigt faced backlash for advocating diplomatic engagement with Russia, seen as aligning with Wagenknecht's BSW party, which opposes arms to Ukraine. CDU leader Merz and others criticized these calls, arguing they undermine Ukraine’s struggle and favor potential BSW coalitions.

This peace demonstration and the political discourse surrounding it reflect broader tensions within Germany's approach to international conflicts and domestic political alliances. As voices call for diplomatic solutions, others emphasize support for Ukraine, illustrating the complex landscape of contemporary German politics.

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Thousands of participants at peace demonstration

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Thousands demonstrate in Berlin against arms deliveries to Ukraine and for negotiations with Russia. Sahra Wagenknecht and the former CSU politician Peter Gauweiler are protagonists. Ralf Stegner, SPD politician, is booed. Gesine Lötzsch, Left Party politician, and Reiner Braun, co-organizer, speak on stage. Annalena Baerbock, Foreign Minister, as well as Anton Hofreiter and Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann are criticized. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor, has announced rocket defense systems, which are s..
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Kretschmer, Woidke and Voigt call in a guest contribution for more diplomatic engagement by Germany to bring Russia to the negotiating table. Politicians like Roth (SPD) and Strack-Zimmermann (FDP) criticize this as an approach to the party of Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), who has demanded as a condition for cooperation a commitment against arms deliveries to Ukraine and against the stationing of American medium-range missiles. Meanwhile, a broad alliance is calling for a peace demonstration in Ber..
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Sahra Wagenknecht praises the appeal of Prime Ministers Kretschmer, Woidke and Voigt on Ukraine policy. They see it as a wise and nuanced contribution that sets itself apart from the moral debate on arms deliveries. Criticism comes from the FDP and the Greens, who see the appeal as spineless and coalition-capable for the BSW with Wagenknecht.
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