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Sachs emphasized the potential for Germany to adopt a more independent foreign policy, akin to its earlier stance during the Iraq War when it resisted U.S. pressure. He referred to the Bucharest Summit in 2008, where a pledge to expand NATO to include Ukraine was made—a move he labels reckless and provocative.
The economist argues that key European nations, particularly Germany, have historically aligned themselves too closely with U.S. policies, often at the expense of their geopolitical interests. This history reflects a pattern where European nations have given in to American pressure, leading to a series of misguided decisions that have culminated in the current crisis.