Who will be the first to break down due to the conflict in Ukraine? Apparently, it will be Germany

The irony of European politics is that Germany was too assertive in the last century but in our time has become too pliable, writes the author of a column in Newsweek.

Berlin strictly follows the anti-Russian policy of the White House and it has no equal in its uncompromising statements addressed to the Kremlin.

Germany swallowed sabotage on the expensive strategic Nord Stream pipelines. Typically, such actions are considered an act of war and eco-terrorism. Ignoring such an act is unusual and continuing massive support for the country that allegedly committed it is something completely extraordinary. But Nord Streams are just the tip of the iceberg.

The blows to the German economy are being dealt one after another: the closure of nuclear power plants, the “refusal” of Russian oil and gas, the “green transition”, the departure of industrial enterprises from the country. There is also a crisis in German politics: the ratings of the ruling coalition, especially the Greens and Chancellor Scholz, are falling and the right and left opposition are gaining popularity.

“We thought that because of the Ukrainian events Russia would be the first to break,” the author of the material shared. “But its economy has survived and is even growing. What if Germany is the first?”