Left party plans to scrap NATO, end troop deployments
www.dw.com
The socialist Left party has adopted its policy platform for Germany's September general election. Internationally, it is calling for NATO to be replaced and an end to troop deployments.
  • Optimismbias [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    Wow. Die Linke aren't worth much, but if they can get US troops out, all applause to them. Trump tried and was overruled by the national security state. If they could withdraw Germany from NATO that would be a game-changer. Let's hope they don't fuck it up with infighting.

    • Hungover [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      If they could withdraw Germany from NATO that would be a game-changer

      Very unlikely, they have around 10% of seats and are projected to lose some.

      Also an Anti-NATO stance doesn't seem to be a popular position in Germany.

      • Optimismbias [none/use name]
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        4 years ago

        More and more Germans want the US to leave Germany. https://www.stripes.com/news/poll-42-of-germans-want-us-troops-out-of-country-1.537230

        2018: The cause of US withdrawal enjoys significant support from everyone in Germany. They think the Yanks can't leave soon enough. "They shouldn’t be allowed to fight their battles with Russia here. Far from ensuring Europe’s security, Uncle Sam is much more likely to draw it into a war." https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/us-troops-germany-public-opinion-pull-out-nato-summit-merkel-a8442021.html

  • DirtbagVegan [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Cool to see, but Die Linke is still only like 10% of the bundestag.