German Opposition Firmly Rejects Plans to Dispatch Peacekeepers to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Germany’s contemplation of sending troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal with Russia has ignited intense debate among domestic political factions, with opposition parties vehemently opposing the proposal.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), currently topping polls, has sharply condemned Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative CDU/CSU alliance for considering dispatching German forces alongside other European contingents in Ukraine.
“The hawks in the CDU can hardly wait to send German soldiers to foreign war zones again,” AfD co-chair Alice Weidel declared on social media, cautioning against what she described as an “irresponsible” move with potentially “dangerous” repercussions for Germany.
Meanwhile, the socialist Left Party also rejected the idea of German troop involvement under NATO auspices, advocating instead for a peacekeeping mission under the United Nations’ mandate.
“Ukraine urgently needs concrete security guarantees in case of a peace agreement with Russia. However, these should absolutely be decided and implemented within the framework of the United Nations,” said Left Party co-chair Jan van Aken in a statement.
“The notion that security guarantees can only exist with NATO soldiers at the Russian-Ukrainian border is wrong and dangerous,” he warned, citing historical examples where minor border disputes escalated into larger conflicts.
Following discussions with then-US President Donald Trump and other European leaders on Monday, Chancellor Merz indicated Germany’s willingness to join a potential peacekeeping operation in Ukraine.
Merz emphasized Germany’s “great responsibility” in such efforts but stressed that the final decision hinges on negotiations with European partners and coalition members. “It is absolutely clear that the whole of Europe should participate. After all, this isn't just about Ukraine's territory; it's about Europe's political order,” he stated.
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