At the beginning of next year, the German government intends to present a national security strategy for the first time. But there are problems with the draft: the draft is obviously far too long, and there is a dispute between the coalition partners. The original schedule for the publication can no longer be met.
“In terms of foreign and security policy, Germany is still in its teens.” Chancellor Minister Wolfgang Schmidt freely admitted this during a panel discussion last month. It was an odd justification for inaction – but one that seems necessary.