They are not really proposing those things though.
A lot of people in the Linke are pragmatic enough to know that those are very unrealistic dreams and won't include those "visions" in their coalition demands.
Then why put it in their "partei program" in the first place? That does not compute.
They don't propose getting out of the NATO asap, they are just saying that the NATO is a relict from the cold war and that it would be worth thinking about something new that includes the east instead of excluding it.
What does "east" mean? Are they proposing a military alliance with Putin and China?
While I understand the need for peaceful co-existence that includes talking to each other, trading and other friendly, economical connections. I also must stop them right after that: Russia and China are countries of opposing political systems, which are contrary to our liberal, democratic systems. They have different views on human rights, freedom and how a state should work. It is as incompatible as it gets.
A military alliance between Europe and China/Russia must not exist.
It's your right to think otherwise, but it's a red line for me.
Is NATO a relic though? Yes, I think that argument can be made. Especially after Europe learning the hard way that the USA are no longer reliable enough and that the political agenda of the NATO leader can dramatically change every four years.
I'd rather see a bigger afford towards a united EU force and while I am at it: Towards a more united europe in the first place.
Keep China and Russia close and friendly, but never forget: They are not democracies.
Thx for the video link, I'll watch it tomorrow though. It is getting late and I'd rather watch all of it (nearly 2h), instead of a small, selected portion.
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