"There had been indications for some time that the US had its sights set on Venezuela. However, themilitary intervention in the South American country came as a surprise to many people. On the night of January 3, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and taken to the US. When asked, seven out of ten Germans consider the action unjustified."
"Can NATO still rely on the US? While the German government is exercising restraint, individual lawmakers have said the military intervention violates international law. The action has further damaged the US's reputation among German voters. Eight out of ten respondents are dissatisfied with the US president. Many say they are concerned that world politics is increasingly governed by "the law of the jungle." Sixty-nine percent are worried about security in Europe and 62% about the relationship between Germany and the US."
US forces arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife on suspicion of drug trafficking and brought them to the United States, surprising many people. A poll of 1,323 eligible German voters found seven in ten judged the action unjustified and half want Germany and the EU to strongly criticize the US. The German government exercised restraint while some lawmakers called the intervention a violation of international law. Eight in ten respondents are dissatisfied with the US president and many fear global politics follows "the law of the jungle." A majority worry about European security and the Germany–US relationship, and about half support a more independent European military alliance.
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