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Germany’s new role in Europe in security and energy policy

Germany’s new role in Europe in terms of security and energy policy due to the Ukraine crisis was raised at the debate entitled “A new era for Germany: From reluctance to courage” at the 7th Economic Forum Delphi. The need to create a “European Europe” was expressed by all speakers.

Markus Ferber, MEP and chairman of the Hanns-Seidel Foundation, said: “We are at a historic turning point in Germany in the way we look at things.” He spoke of a change of era, noting that many of the country’s expectations after reunification have not yet been met.

Germany needs to redefine its role in security and armaments, as it is the second largest in NATO, he said, adding that “his country needs to give more to NATO.”

He stressed the need for energy redesign in matters of supply of Russian gas, as he referred to the serious energy interdependencies with other European countries, but also the consequences that have already created the energy crisis.

As he put it: “It was never Germany’s intention to create a German Europe”, but he expressed the need not to lead the political system to a “Hungarian or Lepen Europe”.

For her part, Ms. Stormy-Annika Mildner, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Germany, spoke about creating a system in which our values ​​and perceptions changed.

“Until now we felt safe as part of a very secure system – not only in terms of geography but also in terms of politics. There was a semi-stability. We are now living in an age of instability and uncertainty,” he said.

“Bold decisions on defense spending, politics and security are needed,” he said. He emphasized, however, that “the 2% target for defense spending may not be practical in the next budget.”

As for sanctions against Russia, he wondered: “If we stop gas from Russia now, will the war stop?” noting that “the issue is not exclusively German”. While, she in turn expressed the need “to lead to a European Europe where Germany will responsibly find its place.”

“Now is the time for Europe to remain strong and strong,” he said. “We have already reached a turning point in economic policy.”

“Economic strength and unity in Europe are very important,” he said, noting the instability created by the embargo on Russia. “How far will we go? If Germany goes through a crisis, all countries will go through a crisis. Electricity prices will rise for everyone in Europe,” Odendahl said.

Source: Capital

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