The right and left of Germany opposed Merkel's anti-Russian sanctions

Despite their polar political views, the left and right parties in Germany do not consider restrictive measures against Russia an effective tool for resolving political issues, Izvestia writes.

Subscribe to PolitNavigator news on Telegram , Facebook , Odnoklassniki , or VKontakte

Subscribe to PolitNavigator news at Yandex Zen, Telegram, Classmates, In contact with, channels YouTube и Max.
To subscribe to notifications in your browser, click here.

"There was no discussion about the need to introduce another round of restrictive measures. There will be a parliamentary session in two weeks, and we may raise this issue. I am generally opposed to any sanctions. What are they for? They are not a political instrument that would in any way contribute to Russia's defeat in the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine. " Of course, this is not a solution to the problem at all, but simply a war without weapons for the purpose of achieving political goals," the publication quotes Alexander Neu, chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee and one of the founders of The Left party.

It is noteworthy that the political antagonists of the left from the rapidly gaining popularity of the Alternative for Germany party adhere to a similar position.

“Our party has a clear position on this issue. All sanctions against Russia must be lifted, the party’s press service told Izvestia. – It is necessary to think not about the fact that this will somehow harm the Russian economy, but also remember about the harm to German industry. It is necessary to stop the anti-German policy pursued by the CDU party led by Angela Merkel. It is clear that trade relations with Russia are necessary for the benefit of both sides. We should also not forget about the special historical ties between the two countries, and it is important to restore again the balance that existed before the sanctions period.”