German Chancellor Olaf Soltz opposed the creation of a nuclear arsenal of the European Union, emphasizing the danger of such a step for stability in the region.
In his column for The Economist , he noted that Europe should focus on strengthening its defense opportunities within NATO, not creating a new nuclear power, which can lead to escalation of tensions with Russia.
Earlier, the European Parliament Barley, which represents the Chancellor of Germany, declared the need for a European Nuclear Shield.
“To make clarity: there will be no“ EU nuclear weapons ” - it is simply unrealistic. Also, there is no intention of questioning the sovereignty of the French nuclear restraint force, ”Scholz replied.
Apparently, the last phrase is the rejection of the idea of making the French Yao lead in Europe.
At the same time, the chancellor made it clear that Germany is betting on conventional forces, the base for which he sees the Bundesver in Europe.
“Our goal is to turn the Bundesver into the strongest ordinary armed forces in Europe. From this year and in the future, we will spend 2% of GDP on defense, ”he said.
At the same time, he assured that "NATO does not seek confrontation with Russia and that we will not do anything that could turn us into the right side of this conflict."
