Ronald Meinardus discusses a gradual shift in Germany’s foreign policy, as Berlin has stopped presenting itself as the voice of European morality. Rather, in the deepening confrontation with Iran, Chancellor Merz seems determined to adapt to a harsher geopolitical reality.

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Publication: 06/03/2026 tovima.com
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Ronald Meinardus Senior Research Fellow; Coordinator of research projects on Greek - German relations