“Burbock believes that German politicians are more focused on their election campaigns than on restoring peace in Europe.”, — write: www.unian.ua
Burbock believes that German politicians are more focused on their election campaigns than on restoring peace in Europe.
Burbok said that Germany is no longer considered a driving force of peace policy in Europe / photo – UNIANGermany remains hesitant to help Ukraine, whose politicians are more focused on election campaigns.This was stated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock in Politico’s Berlin Playbook Podcast.
“Nowadays, Germany is generally not seen as a driving force for peace politics in Europe, and to be honest, that saddens me. Even now, during the election campaign, some prioritize the national perspective or how to get a few votes quickly in the parliamentary elections, instead of to take real responsibility for ensuring peace and freedom in Europe,” she said.
Berbock is said to have voiced her displeasure as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sparked a fierce domestic debate by demanding that new aid to Ukraine be made conditional on loosening the country’s constitutional fiscal restraints. He said that he would not agree to a 3 billion euro aid package for Ukraine unless it was paid for by new borrowing.
The publication emphasized that some parties in Germany, such as the Christian Democratic Union and the Free Democratic Party, oppose the acceptance of new debts to finance aid to Ukraine. This may cause the new support package to freeze.
“This trust must not be undermined again by fluctuations that could make other countries worry that Germany will not support them,” Berbock said.
The head of the German Foreign Ministry also criticized the previous German governments for not being able to heed warnings about Russia’s aggressive intentions. In particular, she condemned the Christian Democratic Union under Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Social Democratic Party for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
“Just as Nord Stream 2 was never a purely economic project, contrary to what the CDU and SPD wanted to believe for a long time, it is no coincidence that underwater data transmission cables in the Baltic Sea continue to be damaged.” , – stressed Burbok.
In addition, the head of the German Foreign Ministry spoke about the words of the newly elected US President Donald Trump that European NATO allies should increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
“We will cooperate wherever possible, because America remains one of our closest partners and has been a friend for decades. But if the situation becomes more difficult in certain areas, Europe will not deviate from the course,” she assured.
Aid to Ukraine from Germany – important newsEarlier, Germany announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. In particular, it will include the latest RCT-30 Boxer wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, hundreds of attack drones and the Marder infantry fighting vehicle.
In addition, Germany is discussing a new aid package in the amount of three billion euros, which Ukraine can receive. In particular, the “Green” party of Germany accuses Chancellor Olaf Scholz of blocking it.
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