Schwesig takes Chancellor's side

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) expresses understanding for the Chancellor who could not fully enforce his demands at the EU summit in Brussels. "It hasn't been achieved yet," she told broadcasters RTL and ntv.

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2025 December 20 . 2:05 PM

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Schwesig takes Chancellor's side

Manuela Schwesig, Minister President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, has spoken out about Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent challenges at the EU summit in Brussels. While she acknowledged his difficulties in enforcing demands, she made it clear that Germany was not to blame for the setbacks.

Schwesig addressed the situation after the summit, where Merz faced resistance in securing key agreements. She stressed that the failure to meet his objectives stemmed from other parties, not Germany’s actions. Despite this, she backed the chancellor’s approach and urged him to keep pressing forward on the issue.

At the same time, she highlighted ongoing criticism in her own region over Germany’s financial support for Ukraine. Schwesig recognised these concerns and has engaged in public discussions to address them. She also emphasised that responsibility for the war’s costs rests with Russia and President Putin, though she could not confirm whether reparations would materialise as hoped.

Schwesig’s remarks come as the chancellor navigates complex negotiations at the EU level. Her support for Merz’s stance contrasts with local scepticism about Ukraine aid. The debate over financial responsibility and war reparations remains unresolved.