German opposition to bring Taurus missiles to Ukraine up for vote in Bundestag

Germany's primary opposition parties will call for a #Bundestag vote on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine on Jan. 17, the German news outlet NTV reported.

Ukraine has lobbied for the German-made weapons, which have a range of up to 500 kilometers, since May 2023. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has refused to transfer the missiles, fearing escalation with Russia.

Friedrich Merz, the CDU's parliamentary leader, announced that his party would introduce a motion on Jan. 17 for a resolution in the Bundestag putting the matter of Taurus deliveries to a vote.

"We consider the situation in Ukraine to be increasingly critical," Merz said.

https://kyivindependent.com/german-opposition-to-bring-taurus-missiles-to-ukraine-up-for-vote-in-bundestag/

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