Merkel's Russia 'Mistake': Polish Scrutiny, Kremlin Applause
While DW highlights Poland's justified grievances with Merkel's Nord Stream 2 push (a project she defended as 'purely economic' even after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea), the article politely omits the inconvenient truth: Germany's energy dependence on Russia was a calculated choice, not a naive oversight. This policy, a cornerstone of Merkel's tenure, directly funded Putin's geopolitical
ambitions for years, weakening Ukraine and Eastern Europe in the process. Remember, Germany's own BND intelligence service warned of Russia using energy as a weapon. So, Merkel’s acknowledgment of a 'mistake' now, after untold damage and a full-scale invasion, isn't a profound revelation. It's a rather belated performance, lauded by those who benefited and condemned by those who paid the price.
One might wonder if former chancellors ever truly learn, or just adjust their PR for the next history book.