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Johannes Volkmann

Member of the Bundestag for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, German Bundestag

2 articles · 27 August 2026 to 27 August 2026

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Volkmann, 29, chairs the municipal partnership with Brovary and sits on the foreign affairs committee and United4Ukraine network; he says Germany must sustain military aid and rule out AfD cooperation.
Argued that German military aid to Ukraine is a security investment and warned AfD opposition would cost far more if Russia wins.

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CDU lawmaker Volkmann warns AfD gains would endanger Ukraine support and European security

Bundestag foreign affairs committee member argues Germany must maintain military aid, rejects accelerated EU accession but backs long-term integration, and says peace talks require Putin to recognise military futility.

Clara Devereux27 August 20266 min read

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CDU's Volkmann argues Ukraine aid is strategic investment not charity

Bundestag foreign affairs member says German support buys European security and Ukrainian battlefield expertise, while warning AfD opposition risks far higher costs if Russia prevails.

Sofia Marchetti27 August 20268 min read

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