Шольц препятствует одобрению нового пакета помощи Украине почти на €3 млрд, сообщают СМИ.

This is reported by the publication Spiegel, as conveyed by Deutsche Welle.

It is noted that this military package included three batteries of the IRIS-T air defense system with munitions, missiles for the Patriot air defense system, ten wheeled howitzers, and artillery shells.

Pistorius and Baerbock justified the need for additional assistance to Ukraine by stating that the urgent requirements of Kyiv cannot be anticipated during prior planning, as the situation on the front has significantly deteriorated.

However, sources from Spiegel insist that Scholz, as a candidate for chancellor, is reluctant to announce further arms supplies to Ukraine amidst the election campaign to avoid alienating potential voters.

At the same time, Spiegel continues, Scholz's team does not see the necessity for immediate assistance to Ukraine. They believe that the 4 billion euros allocated for military aid to Ukraine for 2025 will be sufficient.

Political Crisis in Germany

On December 16, the Bundestag declared a vote of no confidence in Olaf Scholz's government.

Thus, the current chancellor raised the issue of a vote of confidence in his government following the dissolution of the "traffic light coalition". In a named vote, the majority of deputies expressed their lack of confidence in him.

Subsequently, the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, announced the dissolution of parliament and the holding of early elections, which will take place on February 23. Until then, Scholz will remain the interim leader until a new government is formed.