Europe must be able to defend itself without the help of America
| At the Munich security conference, the German chancellor emphasized that European countries should increase their ability to defend themselves without the help of the United States. |
According to the report of the Mehr reporter, quoted by Reuters, German Chancellor Olaf Schulz at the conference on Saturday Europe must strengthen its ability to defend itself to deter potential aggressors regardless of who wins the next US election or how the war in Ukraine ends, a security official in Munich stressed.
Schultz said on the second day of the Munich Security Conference, which is called “Davos Defense”: “We Europeans must take care of our security now and in the future”.
The German Prime Minister further added that Germany, the largest economy in Europe, has increased its defense spending to 2% of production and will continue to meet the goal of the Western Defense Alliance (NATO). gave.
He also said that Germany is also discussing the development of long-range and precision weapons with its allies France and Britain to ensure that its deterrence strategy remains up-to-date.
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States of America, recently announced that Russia can do whatever it wants to any of the NATO members who contributed to this military alliance. If they don’t, bring it; Statements that brought the reaction of Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO.
Stoltenberg said: Any statement that NATO allies will not defend each other undermines the security of all of us, including the United States, and endangers the lives of American and European soldiers. throws.
He added: We expect that regardless of who wins the US presidential election, Washington will remain a powerful and united ally to NATO.
Trump said during a gathering of his supporters in South Carolina, recalling the question and answer with the president of a “big” country during a meeting with NATO leaders: he said “If we don’t pay our share and Russia attacks us, will you support us?”
He added: In response, I said, “You didn’t pay your share?” Does that mean you have violated?” And he answered, “Yes, suppose that happened.” “No, I will not support you,” was my reply. In fact, I encourage (Russia) to do whatever it wants to do to you. You have to pay your share.”
