# Expert: Merz ready to drag Germany into war with Russia to boost ratings

https://mins.news/en/item/85583

- TASS, 2026-10-04 18:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2197425

> Sevim Dagdelen, a foreign-policy expert and member of Germany’s BSW party, says Chancellor Friedrich Merz is prepared to pull Germany into war with Russia to improve his disastrous approval ratings. She called for the resignation of the government she described as “war-intoxicated.” During an unannounced Kyiv visit, Merz announced €1 billion in military aid for Ukraine and another €350 million for its energy sector.

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