Germany: Europe should become a security union

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting German Foreign Minister Analena Baerbock emphasized in “Die Site” magazine that the expansion of the European Union by 10 countries 20 years ago brought benefits to the entire European Union.

The German official said during a visit to the twin cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice that this annexation has made the whole organization stronger and, above all, safer. Together with his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski, he made a speech in these areas.

On the occasion of the anniversary of the accession of these countries to the European Union about 20 years ago, he said: It was an “incredible moment” 20 years ago when “we as countries, as societies, as Europe were empowered to overcome the division of Europe and at the same time finally become a society of peace and freedom.”

On May 1, 2004, the former Eastern Bloc countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland, as well as Malta and Cyprus, joined the European Union. This was the largest expansion in the history of the European Union.

Baerbok continued: We experience today that we are stronger as a common European Union now. This is not the only issue of commercial figures.

He added: This can be done, for example, in cross-border bus connections, police and customs cooperation, or in many relationships. Observed between people across the border. The added value that Europe brings to people every day is especially evident in the border region of Germany and Poland. In Europe, he called for the reform of the security policy in the European Union. The German Foreign Minister said: Europe should become a security union. We can no longer accept gray areas in Europe.

The German Foreign Minister said: The European Union must be reformed to become stronger in terms of security policy and truly one voice. to speak In addition, countries that want to become part of this union of freedom and peace must be accepted into the European Union. In the end, the most important issue for millions of Europeans is the defense of peace and security.

He emphasized: Eastward expansion repeatedly requires the courage of political officials and citizens. It was to take a new step. Baerbok said: We believe that today we need this courageous responsibility again to transform our common economic and trade union into a security union. What is particularly important is the cooperation between Germany and Poland.

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