The letter is available to the editorial network Germany and has 16 signatories from all guilds.
“We would like to begin by emphasizing that Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a clear violation of Article 2 of the UN Charter and is viewed and criticized by us as a serious crime,” the letter said. However, this war did not start on February 24, 2022. In addition, the district craftsmen’s association is “justifiably concerned. Concerns about the future of our children and grandchildren, worries about the continued existence of our businesses, worries about our country.”
It goes on to say: “We as craftsmen know from many discussions with our customers that the vast majority is not willing to sacrifice their hard-earned standard of living for Ukraine. It’s not our war either!”
According to a publication by Transparency International Germany e.V., Ukraine will rank 122nd in terms of corruption in 2021. “No other European country does worse here,” say the signatories. And under no circumstances can one speak of a flawless democratic state in the case of Ukraine. The signatories therefore ask: “And you want to put Germany at risk for this?”
It’s rumoring in the country. Prices rose at such a rate that “average earners” would soon no longer be able to make a living. Then even normal, necessary manual work would become unaffordable, which would lead to layoffs and the closure of companies.
“Do you want to be the chancellor who ruined Germany?” It reads. “Do you really want to sacrifice your country for Ukraine?”
The district craftsmen’s association therefore raises three demands: “1. Immediately stop all sanctions against Russia. 2. Immediately begin diplomatic negotiations to end the war. 3. All political decisions are to be checked for the benefits for the German people – as you have sworn.”
At the end of the letter it says: “We are not talking about 1 or 2 degrees less room temperature or whether swimming pools have to lower their water temperature. We’re talking about Germany’s death here! Many people in our country recognize that, why don’t you?” And: “Change your course. In the interests of our homeland.”
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