Germany announces supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine before April 2025
Germany announces supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine before April 2025
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Resolved
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Resolution Criteria

This market resolves YES if before April 1st, 2025 (CEST):

  • The German government makes an official announcement confirming it will supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine OR

  • Credible news sources (such as Deutsche Welle, Reuters, or AP) report a confirmed German decision to supply the missiles

The market resolves NO if:

  • No such announcement or confirmation is made before April 1st, 2025

Background

Chancellor Scholz has consistently opposed sending Taurus missiles, citing concerns about Germany being drawn into the war. However, opposition leaders have pledged to supply them if elected in February 2025.

Sources: https://www.dw.com/en/war-in-ukraine-why-germany-isnt-sending-taurus-cruise-missiles-to-help-ukraine/a-70813246

The Taurus KEPD 350 is a German-Swedish cruise missile with a range of about 500km. Ukraine has been requesting these missiles since mid-2023 to strike deep behind Russian lines. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has consistently opposed sending Taurus missiles, citing concerns about Germany being drawn into the conflict and the need for German personnel to assist with targeting. Opposition parties, including the CDU and FDP, support delivering the missiles to Ukraine.

Early federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 2025. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz of the CDU has pledged to supply Taurus missiles if his party comes to power.

Considerations

  • A change in government following the February 2025 elections could significantly impact this decision

  • Previous weapons delivery announcements by Germany have sometimes been preceded by intense diplomatic negotiations and public debate

  • The evolving situation in Ukraine and broader geopolitical developments could influence Germany's position

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