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.
There is still a big question mark over the content of the security strategy – as well as over the time of publication.
“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.