The attacks by the Houthi rebels on cargo ships sailing through the Red Sea off the Yemeni coast have a direct impact on the German economy, emphasizes Dr. Frank Umbach in an interview with Phoenix. It is therefore logical for Germany to participate in the planned EU mission. However, this comes too late and is not comprehensive enough, criticizes Umbach. The EU is "free-riding" on the USA and Great Britain in terms of security policy.
Dr. Frank Umbach on the Bundeswehr's naval deployment in the Red Sea Dr. Frank Umbach on the Bundeswehr's naval deployment in the Red Sea
CASSIS Fellow Dr. Frank Umbach talks to Phoenix about the Bundeswehr's naval deployment in the Red Sea.