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The war in Ukraine has prompted criticism of former chancellor’s decisions on Nord Stream pipeline and Russia
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The war in Ukraine has prompted criticism of former chancellor’s decisions on Nord Stream pipeline and Russia
Stand up to China and Putin? Foreign policy at heart of Germany vote Philip Oltermann in Berlin © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Henning Schacht/EPA After German federal elections in September, Europe’s largest economy is likely to be led either by a human rights champion sending steely messages to Russia and China, or a dovish politician who wants Vladimir Putin to be given more respect. Surprisingly, the former hails from a Green party founded by peace activists during the cold war arms race, and the latter chairs a conservative party that traditionally sees itsel...