Baerbock, for all her good deeds and intentions, is sadly very bad at phrasing her opinions. Even during her elections, it was easy for her opponents to use what she said against her. It's part of what lost her the election advantage.

She needs some PR training with people versed in political speech and diplomacy. It's clear that she didn't mean "we're in an armed conflict", but it's just too easy to turn her words into whatever others want it to mean.

On the other hand, it's refreshing to have someone in politics who speaks her mind without being an extremist nutjob.