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Hansen draws a striking historical parallel to the German situation and the so-called Morgenthau Plan of 1944, which intended to de-industrialize and disarm post-war Germany. The plan, abandoned due to fears of creating a "Carthaginian peace," aimed to render Germany into a pastoral, agrarian society. Today’s scenario appears to be an ironic fulfillment of that plan's intent, not enacted by victors but rather by German leaders themselves, who are opting for policies that lead toward economic and military self-sabotage.
The observation that Germany is willingly undertaking an updated version of the original plan is troubling. It reflects a dramatic shift in policy that is resulting in detrimental outcomes for the nation and potentially for the entire European Union.