German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made a significant show of unity with the US and NATO during a visit to the German army, amid ongoing tensions with the White House. Despite President Joe Biden's recent comments, which have sparked concerns about the state of transatlantic relations, Scholz has chosen not to directly address the issue. Instead, he has focused on reaffirming Germany's commitment to its military alliance with the US and NATO, a move seen as an attempt to reassure allies and calm nerves in Washington. As the European Union grapples with a range of challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and rising tensions with Russia, Scholz's visit to the German army is seen as a crucial moment in the country's military strategy.
German chancellor stresses links with US and Nato during army visit without directly responding to president’s overnight commentsThe Commission was also asked about yesterday’s meeting of Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar.But we didn’t get much more than what we saw in yesterday’s social media posts from Magyar and the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen. Continue reading...
