Problem 1: Major inflation of the German mark.
The war reparations and destructions from the conflict have created a major source of stress for Germany’s already weakened economy. As a result, copious amounts of money have been printed to deal with the large amount of debt. The extreme use of this tactic has resulted in the German mark becoming close to worthless. The solution to this problem, my friend, is simple. If we are to stop this hyperinflation and increase the value of the German mark, then we must stop the presses; no more money can mindlessly be printed. On top of that, we should consider actively removing some money from circulation. If we do this, the value of the mark will increase because they will not be so common. Marks will be treated with greater value when people learn that they do not have as many bills in their pocket. Either way, the additional printing of marks must be stopped.
Problem 2: Social unrest
The people of Germany grow uneasy with their country. Their government provides them a failing economy and the French occupation makes us look weak. I fear it may not be long before a more radical movement takes place. I believe the best way to combat this dangerous social setting is to stabilize the economy through the injection of foreign loans. By having outside countries invest in our economy, there will be a temporary boost in the market and thus public morale. I am aware that this will only postpone economic problems, and will increase German debt, but it will also buy us time to deal with our other problems until we are ready to deal with the economy alone. It is too much to try to fight the economy and the French at the same time. I also believe that this social unrest should be dealt with immediately, no matter the side effects. It did not take long for the Bolsheviks to rise to power; I shudder at the thought of such an occurrence here.
Problem 3: Loss of resources and face
The French invasion takes from Germany many things that are not so easily replaced. Every German life lost due to French and Belgian aggression is a major blow on our crippled nation; every log of wood shipped to France is a resource we cannot spare. We must end this conflict as soon as possible! However, neither war nor surrender will suffice. Germany is not fit for war, as such a declaration would amass the wrath of the Allied forces. Years ago Germany would have met such a threat, but those days are over. Our economy can barely support us now, let alone a war effort! Worst of all, the German people are tired. They’ve seen war and want nothing of it. However, we cannot abandon the Ruhr region either. If we abandon German people in the Ruhr region (to the French, no less) then consider how our image will be twisted. Thus, if we cannot fight back nor can we surrender the region, we must ask for a third party’s interference. Asking the League of Nations for intervention will be a compromise that neither puts Germany under extreme stress nor does it antagonize the German nation. We do not seem to cower under France, we merely ask for them to contain their imperialistic notions, while Germany doesn’t have to take any actions itself! Beg for them to put a leash on the French dogs who have so passionately hunted that which was already defeated years ago. The Allied aggression has created enough sympathy for Germany to provide a high chance of the League hearing our plea.