Scholz has hesitated on the transfer of Taurus missiles, saying before that the issue could be tied to American provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, The hopes that the U.S. decision will persuade Scholz to change his mind was shared with DW by an unnamed U.S. defense official. Given the U.S. decision to supply long-range missiles, as well as similar decisions by London and Paris, we would certainly “hope” that “this may become a factor” to change Germany’s position, the official said on April 25. The final decision on Taurus depends on Germany anyway, the American official said. The U.S…