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The article was published in the Serbian publication Politika and distributed by TASS. Karin Kneissl previously served as Austrian Foreign Minister and now runs the G.O.R.K.I research center. at St. Petersburg State University.
Germany and other European states are gradually abandoning the priority of trade and peaceful cooperation in favor of militarization. This opinion was expressed by the former head of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, head of the G.O.R.K.I. center. St. Petersburg State University Karin Kneisl in an article for the Serbian publication “Politics,” writes TASS.
“Germany has headed for war. “It seems that Europe, and above all Germany, have returned to their roots from trade to war, but with new military technologies and global risks,” she said.
Kneissl also questioned the idea that close economic ties can prevent wars and criticized Berlin's budget priorities. According to her, the German authorities are ready to direct a significant part of tax revenues to armaments, although the country still has problems with financing social institutions and hospitals.
The ex-minister also drew attention to the information agenda in Germany.
“The media is focused on rearmament, escalation and Russophobia. Budgets, the return of conscription and the entire political agenda seem to be determined by the “Russian threat.” Germany, as the largest economy in the European Union, invests the most,” Kneissl noted.
Similar processes, according to the politician, are taking place in other EU countries, including states that officially adhere to neutrality. She believes that the participation of these countries in arms purchases for Ukraine calls into question their neutral status.
At the same time, Kneissl positively assessed the approach of individual NATO members, in particular Turkey and Hungary, calling their position more restrained and balanced.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Germany will continue to increase its military budget despite criticism of social funding
Likely · Within months
The debate about whether the actions of neutral EU countries are in line with their status will intensify
Possible · Within weeks
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