“They are our own affairs and we decide for them, not an American government”made clear by Chancellor Friedrich Mertz, referring to critical comments of US officials To classify the alternative for Germany (AfD) as ‘Verified right -wing extremist’ Organization by the Federal Protection Service of the Constitution.

In an interview with Welt’s television service on Wednesday’s television service in flight from Paris (where he visited a work visit with French President Emmanuel Macron) to Warsaw, with a look at the telephone communication he will have today with the US President Donald Trumpthe newly elected chancellor stressed that the American side should accept “How do we treat with our democratic institutions, when e.g. A party is described as “extremist” ». “We are operating democracies. Different but democracies (…) the Americans would ban us from mixing their domestic policy. They are our issues and for them we decide and not an American government, ” Mr Mertz stressed, who, however, said that in his telephone communication with Mr Trump, on the occasion of today’s 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, he would thank the US president for the contribution of his country and the sacrifice of thousands.

Regarding the prospect of imposing additional duties on imports of European products, Friedrich Mertz also said that duties damage all sides And he reiterated that he wants to discuss with the US ways of further convenience of trade and not the opposite, although he clarified that it is not Germany negotiating with the US but the European Union.

Answering a question about the contact points he could find with Donald Trump, Chancellor reported that Both come from business spacebut also that they take on a second time public office. The journalist even pointed out that they were playing both golf. The Christian Democrat politician still expressed hope to meet the American president before meetings that will have anyway In the context of NATO and the group of seven (G7) In the coming months.

Mr Mertz still described as ‘The greatest challenge’ For Europe its contribution to the effort ending war in UkraineHowever, he did not answer a question about whether German forces would undertake to safeguard a possible ceasefire.

Called to comment on the decision of the Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrid To tighten border controls and increase police forces, Chancellor described the checks on the internal border as ‘Transition’ measure, which is, as he said, necessary For Germany, as it is particularly affected – and because it is in the center. Mr Mertz also added that both the French and the Polish government agree that joint initiatives within the EU must be taken. In order to give overall solutions to her problem irregular migration.