Economist and diplomat Jeffrey Sachs is calling on German Chancellor Merz to begin immediate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about peace in Europe. Jeffrey D. Sachs | May 27, 2026 | Berl
Nothing to add. I think Sachs is both correct in everything he says here and incredibly naive to believe anyone in the German leadership is going to listen. We are driving toward a cliff, the foot is still on the gas, and the passengers are asleep.
Nothing to add. I think Sachs is both correct in everything he says here and incredibly naive to believe anyone in the German leadership is going to listen. We are driving toward a cliff, the foot is still on the gas, and the passengers are asleep.
Sad to hear, I am starting to fear for what this meant for Europe the coming years.
I see it as naive in the same way as Lady Macbeth and Pontius Pilate were, in the washing of the hands.