The “threat” from Russia will be “long-lasting”, so it is important for Germany to take a leading role, added the German chancellor.
Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany. Photo: Reuters.
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholzstated this Sunday that The “threat” from Russia will be “long-lasting”, so it is important for Germany to take a leading role in protecting the eastern flank of the NATO.
“This shift in our security policy is necessary to show Russia that we are ready to defend every square centimeter of NATO territory against attacks“he said, during an economic forum in Bad Saarow (eastern Germany).
Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany. Photo: Reuters.
“Because without security, the rest does not count. And also diplomacy – which is already taking place now and which is naturally necessary – can only be successful from a position of strength,” he emphasized.
This strength consists of economic, technological and social aspects, stated the chancellor, who warned that the rapid changes in today’s world cause uncertainty and have political consequences.
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“Our democracy can defend itself”
“Extremists are trying, today as yesterday (in reference to the enlargement of the European Union 20 years ago), to use these insecurities to sow fear and unrest,” he stressed.
“We will not allow it. Our democracy can defend itself,” Scholz said in reference to the recent chain of attacks against politicians during the campaign for the European elections.
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The chancellor urged to defend values such as democracy, the rule of law, equal rights, the protection of human dignity and action for a unified and peaceful Europe.
“Whoever threatens our democracy, Whoever wants to harm the European Union threatens jobs and our well-being. “It threatens our security,” he stated, referring in particular to far-right parties.
