Traffic light coalition wants to provide Kiev with more material in fight against Russia. Motion calls for transfer of "long-range weapon systems" to Ukraine.
Taurus cruise missiles would meet these requirements, but are not explicitly mentioned. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) wants to approve the application, but does not understand this as a Taurus delivery, says government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit. The party leaders would have to decide whether this is a question of conscience in view of the usual party discipline in a coalition.