The brief visit of German Foreign Ministry Johann Vandeful to Athens, where he was to meet Monday afternoon, his counterpart George Gerapetritis is postponed until younger. According to a spokesman for the German Foreign Minister in today’s government Brifing, the reason for the annulment of the last moment of the meeting was the transition of the Greek Foreign Minister to Charles El Sheikh, Egypt, along with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on his peace deal. According to the Foreign Minister’s spokesman, “efforts are being made” to make a new appointment in Athens “as soon as possible”.

The mind in Ukraine

Beyond that, the German Foreign Minister, who will not accompany the German Chancellor in Egypt, undertakes these days the continuation of contacts for the war in Ukraine and the escalation of the Russian threat against recent drones in Poland, Romania, but also Germany.

Both Bulgaria and Romania, according to German, Bulgarian and Romanian sources, have recently been on the “Agenda” of Berlin with the aim of understanding the level of threat in the two countries mainly due to Russian hybrid threats and promotional campaigns, Prospect for major agreements on the German defense industry. Rheinmetall’s planned investment in both Vadanful contacts in both Bulgaria and Romania are also expected to be found.

‘Europe will remain free if we are united’

“Europe is under pressure from outside Russian drones, misinformation and hybrid attacks and inward with nationalisms and short -sighted exclusions. In this situation, solidarity is more important than ever. Only together can we deal with all this. That is why I am traveling to Bulgaria and Romania today – the partners who are critical to Europe’s security and stability, “the German foreign minister said in a statement to German journalists before departing for Sofia.

“Southeast Europe is a strategic core of our continent. The Black Sea is the point where the threat of Russian war is evident: at the EU’s external borders and on the southeast side of NATO. Here is also the ability of Europe to act for security, solidarity, further development of the EU. “

As Johann Vandeful points out for Bulgaria, in particular, her forthcoming accession to the eurozone sends a strong message of stability to Sofia and for all of Europe (…) Bulgaria’s experience acts as a compass for the countries of the Western Balkans. “

Romania under Russian threat

Regarding Romania, the German Foreign Minister transfers the following messages: “Romania immediately feels Russia’s aggression, recently when Russian drones violated its airspace. Such attacks on the sovereignty of a NATO partner are unacceptable. Germany stands on the side of Romania. The German Eurofighter, along with Romanian aircraft, protect the ether over southeastern Europe. We are steadily committed to protecting and defending Europe with Romania.

My goal is clear: to deepen the partnerships, to enhance the confidence to consolidate European cohesion. Only if we are united, our continent will remain safe and free. “