Germany quietly drops ‘reason of state’ pledge to Israel’s security
Germany’s stance on Israel’s security has shifted in tone, with the government now avoiding the long-standing phrase 'reason of state'. The term, first used by Angela Merkel in 2008 to frame Israel’s security as a fundamental German interest, has disappeared from recent official statements. Chancellor Olaf Scholz instead described support for Israel as part of an 'unchangeable core essence' during his latest visit to the United States.
The phrase 'reason of state' was introduced by Angela Merkel in 2008, and subsequent chancellors, including Scholz, had reaffirmed this position until recently. The absence of the term marks a noticeable change in Germany’s rhetoric toward Israel. Scholz’s government has left the phrase unused, while the incoming administration has not addressed it. The future of this long-standing policy now depends on the new coalition’s position—if and when it chooses to clarify it.
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