In Germany, the public would be evenly divided, much unlike in 2003, where virtually everyone was against the Iraq war.

Germany didn't want to got to war (in Iraq). I don't know how to say it any more simply than that.

Well, it looks like we've moved a step closer to war. Not with Iraq. With France and Germany. How did we screw that one up?

I expect threats to intensify during the next weeks.

There can be no question a stable and democratic Iraq is in the vested interest not just of Germany but also Europe,

Germany is ready to make a substantial contribution to help rebuilding a democratic and stable Iraq,