Germany’s incoming government has agreed on its foundational principles, including maintaining a strong pro-Israel stance in the Middle East. This policy is based on the principle of Staatsräson, or “reason of state.” However, this same principle is being used to restrict political freedoms in Germany.
The controversy highlights the need for Germany to reevaluate its stance and consider the impact on its own democracy. Critics argue that the government’s blind support for Israel may be undermining the country’s values and compromising its sovereignty.
As Germany moves forward with its policy, it must balance its commitment to Israel with the need to protect human rights and respect the lessons of the Holocaust. The country’s leaders must find a way to reconcile their pro-Israel stance with the importance of upholding democratic principles and respecting the victims of genocide.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025-04-15/ty-article-opinion/.premium/to-save-its-democracy-and-respect-the-holocaust-germany-must-stop-blindly-backing-israel/00000196-38b5-d5cf-a3f6-3df528340000