Anyone who thought that the SPD knew what it had about it – was afraid. Boris Pistorius may be the most popular German politician for months, his comrades take care of that.
The Defense Minister in almost permanent self -defense: not a good view for his future.
The most recent party congress has consequences, far beyond the day. For many in leadership, but also for Pistorius. Because of hopefuls: When it comes to compulsory military service, the minister only almost escaped a disaster.
Only after hours of negotiations with the young socialists did a majority -capable decision come about. He not only obliges Pistorius to submit a model to the change from voluntariness to compulsory military service after the Jusos interpreted. That should only be possible in the second step.
Imagine that Pistorius would have failed when it comes to military service. Then he could have withdrawn from cabinet and politics right away. What would that look like: a minister without support in your own party!
Anyone who thinks Pistorius could be Chancellor at some point – only in the eyes of the population. In the SPD it would be difficult for him to become a candidate for chancellor.
Stephan-Andreas CasdorffEditor-at-Large
It hasn’t come that far, but the decision also felt like a defeat. In the previous debate, Pistorius did not spoke well in order to take a break from the expected impression. As a precaution.
In a discussion with the delegates, however, he commented on the new NATO issuance. This provides for five percent of national economic strength for defense and security -relevant infrastructure. The military minister justified this with the Russian threat. However, several previous speakers rejected the billion dollar expenditure – no victory all over the line.
And what does the future bring? Anyone who thinks Pistorius could be Chancellor at some point – only in the eyes of the population. In the SPD it would be difficult for him to become a candidate for chancellor.
Pistorius does not reach the heart of the comrades. That strikes further on the left. He has to fight for all of his positions.
Source: Tagesspiegel
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