Scholz Faces Pressure Over Germany's Stance on Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is campaigning on his decision not to send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, portraying it as a prudent move to avoid escalating the conflict, ahead of an early election. Scholz faces pressure from both the U.S., which has authorized similar missile use, and his political rival Friedrich Merz, who supports sending the missiles. Scholz's strategy aims to improve his low approval ratings and secure his position as the Social Democratic Party's candidate, despite internal debates over potential alternatives.