Germany's SPD refuses to transfer Taurus to Ukraine
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The Social Democratic Party of Germany has ruled out in its election program any possibility of transferring long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Thus, the party fully supports the position of the current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on this issue.
This was reported by the Berliner Morgenpost on Monday, December 16.
SPD against the transfer of Taurus to Ukraine
At the same time, Scholz's fellow party members supported the future deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany and the policy of bringing defense spending to at least two percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
The Social Democrats will also advocate the introduction of a tax for the "super-rich" — this category includes those whose wealth is estimated at 100 million euros and above. At the same time, the tax burden on 95 percent of citizens and businesses will be eased. It is also planned to introduce a speed limit on highways to a maximum of 130 kilometers per hour and to increase the minimum wage rate to 15 euros per hour.
Also, the program of Scholz's associates includes a clause on the so-called "investment turbo regime" designed to improve the situation in the German economy, especially in the manufacturing sector. In addition, Scholz's political force has decided to reward the purchase of electric vehicles manufactured in Germany.
In addition, the SPD is ready to fulfill its previous commitments to continue deporting undesirable migrants. The SPD plans to finalize its election program by Tuesday, December 17.
Earlier, we wrote that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz again refused to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles, calling such a step, if implemented, a mistake. He said it was important to avoid a direct clash between NATO and the Russian Federation.
A little over a week ago, the Financial Times reported that more than 60% of Germans oppose supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles.
