German Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz On a Sunday evening on the TV panel, the United States had rejected Europe.
“At the latest Donald Trump After last week’s statements, it is clear that Americans – at least this part of the Americans, this administration – are largely indifferent to the fate of Europe, ”Merz said.
According to the German Chancellor’s Chancellor, Europe must manage its own and strengthen its defense. According to Merz, it is also a precaution if NATO breaks down.
Foreign Minister of Foreign Ministers on Monday in Brussels Elina Valtonen (co), Merz’s statement on the United States’ indifference to his European ally.
“After all, US actions in recent days have been unpredictable from the ally, but I do not believe in a moment that the United States will not be committed to the future of Europe,” Valtonen said.
He reminded that in recent days, there has been a lot of opposition from the United States from the sudden movements of the Trump administration, such as taking support from Ukraine and Europe.
“There is a strong support at the congress, and numerous senators have spoken for Ukraine and Europe, for example,” Valtonen recalled.
The Foreign Minister said he would divide President Trump’s goal that Europe would definitely need peace, but according to Valtonen, there is no “leash”.
“Unfortunately, it specifically requires that Ukraine is still supported and the boundaries are addressed to Russia.”
Valtonen also stated that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defense, which he says has been the Finnish line for years.