German Defense Minister criticizes Macron’s statements
Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called for closer cooperation between European allies and the United States on international security issues, contrary to Macron’s statements.
Pistorius warned against statements that could harm the alliance, «I find these statements unfortunate, but I think the Elysee Palace has also corrected itself to some extent.» used the phrase.
Emphasizing that the European Union (EU) should be able to make its voice heard in foreign policy, Pistorius said, «But at the same time, we must be able to find our own position in coordination with our ally, the United States. It is of no use to us at the moment to allow dividing barriers to be placed in or between various positions. Ultimately, this It only helps China’s foreign policy.» made its assessment.
Macron had previously said that the US should act in accordance with the «strategic autonomy» of the EU and avoid drawing the EU into any conflict between the US and China over Taiwan.
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for closer cooperation between European allies and the United States on international security issues, in contrast to French President Emmanuel Macron’s calls for strategic autonomy. Pistorius warned against statements that could harm the alliance and emphasized the need to find a coordinated position with the US. He also warned against allowing dividing barriers between positions, which would ultimately help China’s foreign policy. Macron had previously called for the US to avoid drawing the EU into any conflict over Taiwan with China and to respect the EU’s strategic autonomy.
