Macron’s emphasis on the need for an independent European security and defense policy

– International news – Tasnim news agency According to “Suddeutsche Zeitung” newspaper, French President Emmanuel Macron, who has been on a three-day trip to Germany since yesterday In a speech in Dresden, he reiterated that the Europeans should support Ukraine as long as necessary.

He said in his speech at the youth festival “Fête de l’Europe” in Dresden’s Neumarkt. : What is at stake in Ukraine is the security of Europe. There is war again in Europe. If the law of the strongest prevails in Ukraine, Germany and France will not be safe anymore. The issue of our peace and security in Ukraine is really in question. Macron also said: “We are not going to war against the Russian people.” But we cannot allow an authoritarian regime like Moscow to threaten Europe. Kurd also considered the European Union “a unique project in the world” and said that Dresden, which was destroyed and rebuilt in the war, and which he deliberately chose for his speech, is a “sign of hope.” Macron said that his speech Not from Eastern Europe, but from the middle of it.

He preached for a strong and independent Europe as a guarantee for peace, prosperity and democracy, and in another part of his speech, he said that Europe is based on a There is a crossroads. Europe is a story of peace, prosperity and democracy, but if Europe does not act, all this is in danger. But today it is war in Europe.

From his words, he emphasized that especially considering Russia’s war against Ukraine, it is necessary for Europe to develop an independent security and defense policy and for Europeans to act as allies in NATO. He emphasized: Europe It should also have more sovereignty and independence in economic policy, especially in the face of competition from China and the United States. Macron said: Europe needs a growth model for future generations. It is important to promote economic growth and climate protection equally.

Macron will travel to Münster on Tuesday, where he will be awarded the Westphalian Peace Prize. This state visit will then lead to a meeting of the German and French governments on Tuesday afternoon in Mesberg, where European Commission President Orzo La von der Leyen will also speak.

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Speaking in front of the Frauenkirche in Dresden, he recalled the importance of Europe and called for commitment to this union. He also said: If Europeans make wrong decisions, Europe may die. This should be prevented.

Macron said in another part of his speech: Today, more than ever, the Europeans must determine the future of this joint project. The history of Europe is the history of democracy, but democracy, peace and prosperity in Europe are currently in danger.

The French president is currently on a three-day state visit to Germany. This is the first state visit by a French president to Germany in 24 years. During this trip, he met with Olaf Schultz, the Federal Chancellor of Germany and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany. Together with German leaders, he participated in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the constitution in this country, where he spoke about the danger of right-wing extremism and warned about the end of Europe.

” Frank Walter Steinmeier, the Federal President of Germany, had previously emphasized the importance of friendship between France, Germany and Europe. According to him, this is especially important shortly before the elections. He introduced Macron as one of the best supporters of Europe.

He emphasized that Europe is the result of hope and trust and that working on a common project is important even in difficult circumstances. Steinmeier is sure that democracy will be defended in Germany and Europe. He said: Europe lives when people want it. He asked people to participate in European elections on June 9.

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