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 "title": "Germany's Taurus Impasse: Strategic Ambiguity as Policy",
 "url": "https://www.grosswald.org/germanys-stance-on-taurus-missiles-pressure-mounts-amid-shifting-long-range-weapons-policies-in-europe/",
 "canonical": "https://www.grosswald.org/germanys-stance-on-taurus-missiles-pressure-mounts-amid-shifting-long-range-weapons-policies-in-europe/",
 "type": "article",
 "published": "2024-11-20T10:40:10.000+01:00",
 "updated": "2026-03-02T21:40:25.000+01:00",
 "excerpt": "Germany faces growing pressure over its stance on Taurus missiles. Critics argue it weakens NATO unity and Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities. Scholz cites technical, legal, and escalation concerns. Allies view the refusal as overly cautious.",
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