Zeitenwende: Germany’s Strategic Shift in Foreign and Security Policy

Bilal Mahli

No 2406, Research papers & Policy papers on Commodities & Energy from Policy Center for the New South

Abstract: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ‘Zeitenwende’ in February 2022 marked a significant shift in German foreign and security policy in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This paper analyzes Germany’s new strategic direction, including increased defense spending, reduced energy dependence on Russia, and strengthened NATO and EU alliances. It examines the domestic political debates surrounding these changes and their implications for European security dynamics. The study also explores the impact on Germany’s relationships with key partners including France, the United States, and countries of the Global South. Finally, it offers recommendations for a more coherent, decisive, and strategic German foreign policy.

Date: 2024-09
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