Chancellor Friedrich Mertz expressed his conviction that despite Slovakia’s objections, the 27 Governments of the European Union would adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, according to the European Commission’s recommendation.
“I am grateful that the Commission presented its proposals for an 18th sanctions package. If everything goes according to design it will already be approved next week »Mr Mertz said yesterday night after a meeting with the Danish prime minister Mete Fredricsen and added that corresponding preparation is in progress and in the USA. Mrs. Fredricsen on her part asked tough attitude against Russia And he said that negotiating efforts with Moscow have long been making no results. Referring to her attitude SlovakiaMr Mertz said that EU permanent representatives would negotiate the sanctions package next week. “We may need to discuss it again in the European Council, but there may be an agreement earlier, already next week,” noted.
Asked about his / her letter of executives Social Democratic Party (SPD) with which they seek review of security policy in the direction of ‘More diplomacy and fewer equipment’the Chancellor assured that he was based on the unity of the government coalition and the joint assessment of the parties that make up him on the war in Ukraine. “Russia is a threat to the safety of the entire alliance. Is a risk to security on both sides of the Atlantic »Mr. Mertz insisted.
Source :Skai
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