# Zeitenwende (2022)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/2022-zeitenwende
Location: Berlin
Categories: main-event

On 27 February 2022, days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Scholz announced a 'Zeitenwende' (turning point). He created a €100 billion defence fund. Germany ended its dependence on Russian gas.

## Why it matters
It reversed decades of German security policy.

Ruler at the time: [Olaf Scholz](https://germany-history.com/rulers/olaf-scholz)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Zeitenwende speech](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitenwende_speech)