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Factbox-Ukraine war forces German parties to cross red lines on energy, defence

FILE PHOTO: Police stand blocking people taking part in a right-wing protest against increasing energy prices and rising living expenses in Leipzig, Germany, September 5, 2022. REUTERS/Christian Mang

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the economic fallout has forced the parties of Germany's coalition government to cross some of their long-held red lines on energy and defence, resulting in a tectonic shift in national policy.

So far, voters do not appear to be punishing the ruling parties for sacrificing their sacred cows though.

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