Ms Burbock however noted yesterday that Mr Soltz had never ruled out in absolute terms the possibility of restrictions being imposed on Russians entering Europe.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock hinted yesterday that Berlin is willing to seek a compromise on curbing the right of Russian tourists to visit the EU, as other European countries demand a tough and united line in retaliation for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
During a joint press conference in Copenhagen with her Danish counterpart, Jeppe Kofond, Ms Burbock said the German chancellor and foreign ministry agreed that for a solution to be reached, all of Europe must be involved.
The countries of Europe have so far not been able to agree on taking this measure. Some EU member states neighboring Russia (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Czech Republic, Finland) have already imposed restrictions; others, such as Poland, are calling for restrictions on tourist visas.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, however, seems reluctant to agree to a blanket ban on the entry of Russian citizens, arguing that it would make it much more difficult to admit those who oppose the Russian government’s decision to declare war on its neighboring country. “This is a war of (s.s.: Russian President Vladimir) Putin, not of the Russian people. Such a generalization should not be made by anyone,” and that is why “I hesitate to encourage this,” Mr. Soltz noted two weeks ago, although he pointed out that he understands the attitude of countries neighboring Russia.
Ms Burbock however noted yesterday that Mr Soltz had never ruled out in absolute terms the possibility of restrictions being imposed on Russians entering Europe.
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