SPD Politicians Defend the Russia "Manifesto"

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A "manifesto" of several SPD members causes massive unrest in the party two weeks before the Federal Party Congress. The signatories defend themselves - and point to the slats in the past elections.

Spiegel

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Prominent SPD members call for a change of course in the way of dealing with Russia. Within the party, this creates a controversy. Now Olaf Lies criticizes the signatories of the »Manifesto«.

hna.de

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A manifesto of prominent social democrats on foreign policy is causing a stir. Among other things, the text calls for talks with Russia. Ex-Minister for Finance Hans Eichel is also a turning point.

Bild

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SPD celebrities sign manifesto to justify Putin's aggressive foreign policy and weaken the West.

Zeit Online

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Does the SPD betray its traditional attitude as a peace party? A conflict has flared up over Russia's policy – with an open outcome, including for the federal government.

Welt

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In their "Manifesto", prominent SPD members around Rolf Beitenich and Ralf Stegner question the Federal Government's Russia course and urge talks with Moscow. The authors lived in the past, commented WORLD editor Ulf Poschardt – Putin does not want peace.