“The art of politics lies in the ability to shift focus from genuine issues to manufactured crises,” This saying exactly describes Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, who appears to be using a dubious tactic to boost his dwindling popularity. Scholz appears to be thinking of planning a war with Russia in a desperate attempt to maintain his job. But is this just a ruse to deflect attention and win domestic elections?
The Turning Tide: Defeats and Dwindling Popularity
Kaiser Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor. Scholz, who is renowned for his political savvy and ambition, suddenly discovered himself in a precarious situation when his party experienced its first defeat since 1999 in Berlin. Scholz was in shock as a result of this devastating defeat and will try whatever to maintain his position of power.
Scholz and his Social Democratic Party have found that the recent German elections, whether they were the Berlin vote or the vote for the northern German state, were a turning point. SPD suffered a blow from CDU in the Berlin election. These defeats have caused Scholz’s popularity to drop, and his party has been losing ground in numerous states as a result.
Germany is reportedly getting ready for conflict with Russia, according to a study published on May 26 by Global Research. According to the report, Germany is actively increasing its military might and preparing for a clash with Russia.
In mid-November 2022, Der Spiegel published a leaked German Defense Ministry document [68 pages], revealing that the Bundeswehr is preparing for war with Russia.
War on the Horizon?
The secret document titled “Operational guidelines for the Armed Forces” was drafted by Germany’s Chief of Staff, General Eberhard Zorn.
“He stressed the need for a “mega-reform” of the German military and clearly identified Russia as an “immediate threat”.
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Even the foreign minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, is reported to have advocated for war with Russia at all costs.
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock –who studied foreign policy in Klaus Schwab’s WEF Forum of Young Global Leaders– confirmed in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (January 25, 2023), that Germany and its allies [NATO] are at war with Russia:
“Baerbock’s comments come on the heels of nearly a year of direct Russophobic narrative, including openly declared plans for war with Russia.
But is everything here merely a great plan?
The Diversionary Tactics
You’re probably wondering why the sudden change in the course of events. Well, the entire situation fits within the phrase “Rally around the flag.” It involves deflecting attention away from serious problems like the economy, prejudice, and freedom in favour of more nationalistic topics and international conflict. Politicians from all over the world have used this tactic, and Scholz appears to be welcoming it with open arms.
Germany has suffered huge financial losses, a weakened defence capability, and a faltering economy since the Russia-Ukraine war. Furthermore, Olaf Scholz, the chancellor, has built a poor reputation. Germans are growing more agitated and dissatisfied with him and his Social Democratic party.
Therefore, Scholz has resorted to diverting the public’s focus away from current problems to a prospective conflict with Russia in response to growing dissatisfaction and anger.
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The biggest error a party can make is to believe that everyone is an idiot. Olaf Scholz’s strategy is probably going to lead to more defeats in his upcoming elections and, finally, to his removal as Germany’s chancellor. People want real solutions to their problems, not manufactured crises, as they are becoming more and more aware of the tactics of deception used by politicians.
In the end, even while speculation that Germany was preparing for war with Russia may grab headlines and briefly deflect attention, savvy citizens will see through this deception.
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