Berlin will not fail from outside in German democracy and elections in favor of the extreme right party “Alternative for Germany” (ADG). This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Sholts on the fields of the 61st Munich Security Conference, commenting on the words of US Vice President Jay Di Wans in support of the Adg.
Scholz recalled that two days earlier Vance visited the Nazi concentration camp of Dachau near Munich.
In particular, Chancellor noted Wansa’s words during a visit to the memorial that such things “should never repeat”, and also expressed his gratitude for these words.
Scholz said that the words “never again” is a fundamental lesson that the Germans learned from experience in the era of national socialism.
Chancellor noted that the vast majority of Germany residents are opposed to the glorification and justification of National Socialism, while ADG members downplay the crimes of national socialism against humanity.
For this reason, according to Scholtz, the support of the Adg and the words “never again” are incompatible.
“That’s why we are not acceptable from outside interference in our democracy, our elections and the formation of a democratic opinion in favor of this party (ADG). This is not normal. Especially among friends and allies. We categorically reject it. We decide how it will be. Our democracy last, ”he said.
“The victory of Russia or the collapse of Ukraine will not bring peace”
Scholz also touched on the topic of possible peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, urging respect for the sovereignty of Ukraine in the negotiation process.
He noted that any decision made based on the results of negotiations should guarantee that Ukraine will have an army that can withstand the new attack of Russia.
At the same time, Sholts announced the need to complete the conflict in the shortest possible time.
“Anyone who wants to change the boundaries by force, undermines our world order. The boundaries should not mix with force. This principle should be applied to everyone, everywhere and always. The victory of Russia or the collapse of Ukraine will not bring peace, but only more jeopardize the world and stability in Europe, ”he said.
Scholz said that Berlin would never support the imposed world and will not make any decision that will lead to the separation of the security of Europe and the United States.
According to him, Europe needs to increase defense costs in order to live in the world in the future.
German Chancellor proposed to make an exception in the EU stability mechanism for all defense investments exceeding the current NATO target of 2%.
Germany is ready to do this, since peace and security in Europe are at risk, ”he added.