Бербок прокомментировала снимок, где она "убегает" от Шольца.

This was announced by Annalen Baerbock during her appearance on ZDFheute on Friday, January 17.

Did Baerbock evade Scholz?

The photo published by German media shows Scholz reaching out to Baerbock, but she allegedly turns away from him. Some reports suggested that the Foreign Minister did not want to be photographed with the Chancellor, explaining that Scholz is blocking a €3 billion aid package for Ukraine. Other media outlets reported that Scholz agreed to the package but with the condition of lifting the debt ceiling. However, according to journalists, this option did not sit well with Baerbock.

Baerbock herself commented on the photo, stating that she was not running away from Scholz. She emphasized that the photograph was misinterpreted and that she simply did not see the Chancellor.

"And from this (photo — Ed.) the conclusion is drawn that I am not extending my hand, although, as can be seen in the photo, I didn't even notice what was happening behind me, because like everyone else, I don't have eyes in the back of my head," said the German Foreign Minister.

It is worth noting that the head of the German Ministry of Defense, Boris Pistorius, denied reports that Olaf Scholz opposed granting €3 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

In February, early parliamentary elections will be held in Germany. The Social Democratic Party and the far-right have already chosen their candidates. Olaf Scholz will also participate in the federal elections.