Ralph Niemeyer, the Head of the German Council for Constitution and Sovereignty, has called for Germany to join BRICS as a strategic move to align with its growing economic interests. In his remarks, Niemeyer highlighted that Germany’s business ties with BRICS nations, particularly China and India, outweigh its current economic partnerships with the United States. He emphasized that NATO and European Union membership should not deter Germany from pursuing BRICS membership, as such participation could enhance Germany’s global economic positioning.
Niemeyer pointed out that Germany exports more goods to China than to the U.S., underlining China’s significance as a trade partner. Additionally, he acknowledged Germany’s strong historical trade relations with India and Russia, though ties with Russia remain strained due to sanctions. Despite these challenges, Niemeyer argued that joining BRICS would be a step towards diversifying Germany’s economic partnerships and ensuring long-term stability in a multipolar global economy.
This statement comes at a time when BRICS—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—continues to expand its influence, recently incorporating countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE. For Germany, a pivot to BRICS could signal a shift in its foreign policy, balancing traditional Western alliances with burgeoning ties to emerging economies.
