Baerbock finds suggestions problematic – criticism also from the SPD
The FDP is calling for cuts to pensions and citizens’ benefits. The Greens and SPD react annoyed. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock considers the FDP proposals for stricter rules for citizens’ benefits and the end of pensions at 63 to be problematic given the current world situation. “We see that this turbulent world situation is a […]
Nuclear bombs for the EU – breaking taboos because of Putin and Trump?
Good morning, dear reader, Joe Biden is accompanied by a football wherever he goes. He is always there when the US President is on the road. And it is also guarded by officers. The fact that it is not an ordinary football is evident from its weight alone: it is said to weigh around 20 […]
European nuclear weapons: breaking several taboos
Good morning, dear reader, Joe Biden is accompanied by a football wherever he goes. He is always there when the US President is on the road. And it is also guarded by officers. The fact that it is not an ordinary football is evident from its weight alone: it is said to weigh around 20 […]
These European states are nuclear powers
After Donald Trump’s comments on NATO, European states are debating greater sovereignty in defense matters. European nuclear weapons are suddenly an issue again. France is the largest nuclear power in Europe Barley meant this as a milestone on the way to a European army, which does not exist and is not being planned. Furthermore, there […]
“An escalation in the discussion”
The SPD’s top European candidate, Katarina Barley, has considered the EU’s own nuclear weapons. Defense Minister Pistorius rejects this. The statements by SPD Europe’s leading candidate Katarina Barley about possible EU nuclear weapons have sparked a controversy among federal politicians. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed his incomprehension about the current debate. “This is such a […]
CDU politicians reject possible EU nuclear weapons
Trump would not grant protection from Russia to NATO partners who do not meet their financial obligations. Does Europe need to protect itself better? Does the EU need its own nuclear bombs? There is a lack of understanding and rejection from the Union for the statements made by the SPD’s top candidate in the European […]
Debate about nuclear deterrence: Scholz and Lindner disagree
Trump’s threats against NATO allies have led to discussions about an EU nuclear bomb. The Chancellor and his Finance Minister do not agree on the issue. Doubts about US military support after Donald Trump’s election victory are fueling the debate about Germany’s defense capability – including a common nuclear deterrent in Europe. The SPD’s top […]
Germans want to expand their defense
What if? Trump is raising doubts about US support in NATO and providing reasons for more deterrence, including an EU nuclear bomb. A study shows: Citizens want more defense. Doubts about US military support if Donald Trump wins the election are fueling the debate about a faster expansion of Germany’s defense capabilities. The SPD’s leading […]
“Chancellor Scholz must provide clarity”
The SPD’s top European candidate Katarina Barley has considered stationing nuclear weapons in the EU. CDU/CSU demand clarification. The statements by SPD Europe’s leading candidate Katarina Barley about possible EU nuclear weapons have sparked a controversy among federal politicians. The Union faction called on Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to take a position on Barley’s statements. […]
SPD politician believes EU atomic bomb is possible
What will the EU do if the USA fails as a protecting power? The SPD politician now sees Europe as being stronger than before. The SPD’s top candidate for the European elections, Katarina Barley, doubts that the USA will continue to protect Europe with its nuclear weapons. “In view of Donald Trump’s recent statements, we […]
