German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced three months ago that Germany wants to take on a bigger role in foreign policy. He accused the previous Olaf Scholz government of being too reserved in supporting Ukraine and unambitious in European politics. However, as Deutsche Welle notes, this change is not yet visible. Merz claimed that Germany has “returned to the right path,” but critics argue that this is not reflected in Berlin’s actual actions. This situation casts a shadow over German politics, as the new government was expected to be more decisive and active on the international stage. Is this just empty talk, or will Germany really change course? While the world faces new challenges, Germany remains stuck in its own doubts. If Merz wants Germany to be a global player, it’s time to show it, not just talk about it. What do you think — will Germany finally step out of the shadows or stay in second place? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll figure out what’s really going on in Berlin!
