Efforts continue to energize Germany’s partners, ensuring Zeitenwende (turning point) becomes more than a slogan and is filled with tangible actions, said a Polish official during the May 3 Constitution Day events at the Polish Embassy in Berlin.
Zeitenwende
During the remarks at the Berlin embassy, the official highlighted that after February 24, 2022, global reality would be altered for everyone involved. The sober truth is that the shifts in the world order began well before that date, and in some circles the warning was met with reluctance. Some actors had long benefited from a peace dividend while bearing the hidden costs of growing threats, and others clung to dreams of peace without adequate military readiness.
There was clear endorsement of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende concept, the speaker underscored, emphasizing that the initiative should be implemented with consistency and efficiency. The credibility of Germany on the international stage hinges on applying the new approach effectively, with a view toward addressing years of what were perceived as failed eastern policies and restoring trust among allies.
“The answer is yet to come”
When PAP pressed for an assessment of Scholz’s post-invasion progress in Ukraine, the Polish official remarked that the pace had fallen short of early expectations. Yet the role of Polish diplomacy and the voice of public opinion in Germany were credited with enabling the Zeitenwende declaration and the subsequent steps to carry it forward.
There was a firm reiteration that the goal was not to let Zeitenwende remain merely a slogan but to ensure it translates into real, measurable content. The speaker noted that progress exists, though uneven, and that continued effort would determine whether this shift proves sustainable over the long term. The question remains open: will the new approach secure durable support for Ukraine, allowing it to mount a successful counteroffensive? The answer is still pending, as observers and policymakers watch the next moves closely.
All parties stress that the work is ongoing and requires persistent action to translate political statements into effective policy. The dialogue between Poland, Germany, and other allies continues to shape how Zeitenwende will be interpreted and implemented across Europe and beyond.
(Source: wPolityce)