"Germany and the European Union must fundamentally rethink their relationship with the United States, the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) advocates, as President Donald Trump's approach to international affairs raises doubts about the US's reliability as a partner and ally. The SPD, the junior coalition member in Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative-led government, argues in a policy paper set to be adopted by the party executive board that Germany must carry out a realistic reassessment of the trans-Atlantic relationship."
"the SPD says the geopolitical situation has shifted, noting that ties with the US under President Joe Biden were still shaped by a deep shared values base. However, it said, Trump's leadership has cast that dependability into question. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil, Germany's finance minister, said the US administration's noticeable turning away from alliances under Trump is now a reality, telling German news agency DPA that Europe should offer partnership but also build its own strength."
"Klingbeil, who is also Germany's vice chancellor, said he wants a Europe that is politically and economically strong, an attractive center, and a reliable partner for other regions. He added that Germany was moving forward with France and other European countries. He also promoted a "Buy European" principle, arguing that European products should be preferred in areas such as defense in order to strengthen independence and protect jobs in Germany and across Europe."
The SPD calls for a fundamental reassessment of Germany's and the EU's relationship with the United States in light of doubts about US reliability under President Trump. The party argues that the geopolitical situation has changed since December 2023 and notes that ties under President Biden rested on shared values. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil urges Europe to offer partnership while building political and economic strength and moving forward with France and other European partners. The SPD promotes a 'Buy European' principle to favor European defense products, strengthen independence, and protect jobs across Germany and Europe.
Read at www.dw.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]