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At the latest, when the German Chancellor invites to the press conference in July – the 13th of her Chancellery – in German politics, something like the summer holidays breaks out. The political spring has taken place, so there are some interesting topics for Angela Merkel (CDU): from the crisis of the European Union to the migration of the master plan of the Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer (CSU) on the diesel crisis Chairman Donald Trump and global politics in general. The summer is not too quiet for Merkel
Here is an overview of Merkel's statement at the big summer press conference:
Unionskrise
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has the harsh tone criticized in the EU's internal dispute over refugee policy. She strongly argues that disagreements will take place, said Merkel Friday during her traditional summer press conference in Berlin. The "tone" of the conflict, on the other hand, was in part "very harsh".
They attach great importance to the language and repeatedly revolt against "some erosion of the language," says the president of the CDU. Because language is an "expression of thought", therefore "you must be very careful". In this regard, the form in which the dispute was conducted, "certainly still perfectible".
The CSU chief and Interior Minister Seehofer had demanded the rejection of some refugees at the German border, in case of doubt also unilateral national. Since Merkel rejected it, a fierce protest has erupted in the Union, led by Seehofer and his party in a sometimes unusually harsh tone.
EU External Borders / Asylum Policy
The Border Patrol Although important, but it is concerned that it will be understood unilaterally, explained Merkel. "I believe that after my personal political experience we can only do it in cooperation with the countries of origin."
Prototypical for this was the EU-Turkey agreement that could only negotiate because you spoke to Turkey. "So, of course, you have to talk to the affected African countries and not just talk about those countries, which I miss sometimes." But Germany is more involved in the work of the Commission and in the work of the Austrian Presidency.
At the moment, the protection of the EU's external borders is at the center, which is probably very important. But also the distribution in Europe is important. Take Italy for granted that the issue of burden and sharing of tasks is not a task for individual member states but a challenge for all. "The issue of distribution and solidarity between the Member States is much easier to solve if I can succeed in the field of external border protection and it is also good for refugees because many would not drown not." Ms Merkel stressed that the protection of the external borders is also a development policy. "I believe that the EU presidency must and must deal with all issues."
Relations with the United States / Trump
Despite the growing demarcation of US President Donald Trump, Merkel joined the known transatlantic partnership . Cooperation with the United States was still "central to us," Merkel said Friday at her press conference in Berlin. "I will continue to take care of them."
Trump questioned NATO during his trip to Europe last week and described the European Union as an adversary. It has also abandoned international agreements such as the Paris Agreement on Paris Climate and the Agreement on the Prevention of Iranian Atomic Bombs
Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin . I think that must be normal for the Russian and American presidents, "Merkel said. "Whenever we talk, it's basically good for everyone," Merkel said.
In the 19459012 trade dispute between the EU and the United States, Merkel insists on a solution at the negotiating table. The head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, will make proposals next week during his trip to Washington on how to start a "dialogue process", Merkel said Friday in Berlin. They will talk about what is possible. EU countermeasures are "by far the worst solution".
Merkel acknowledged that the current international regulatory framework "is currently under intense pressure". However, she continued to promote the so-called multilateralism, she stressed
Trump and NATO
Merkel (CDU) also reaffirmed the guarantee of the badistance of the government. NATO for the member state of Montenegro. "The duty of badistance is a central element of NATO," Angela Merkel said Friday before the capital's press, to counter Trump's dubious statements
"and this article stands out. applies to all NATO member states, not just for big or small or for some. "Montenegro has made great efforts to become a member of the defense alliance, said Ms Merkel. "In this respect, I am pleased Montenegro member."
Israeli Law "Nation-State"
Mekrel was also at the press conference on the controversial "Nation-state" law in Israel on the protection of minorities. She firmly believed that "there is a right of existence for a democratic Jewish state," said Merkel Friday in Berlin
which applies "with a viable Palestinian state", for which there is has little progress. In the discussion, it is very important that the protection of minorities as part of democracy has a really important meaning. She could understand that there is a controversial discussion. Merkel would not comment specifically on the law. She follows the discussion very carefully. However, she does not want to interfere in Israeli internal affairs.
Diesel retrofits
In Germany, a major topic in recent weeks and months has been the controversial issue of diesel technical revisions. Merkel announced a decision until the end of September. "We must see how we will find a reasonable solution by the end of September, given the proportionality, the need to avoid as much as possible bans to circulate," said the politician. the CDU in Berlin
. material renovations give different evaluations. The SPD requires technical modifications of the diesel, that is to say conversions directly at the level of the engine. German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) is opposed to legal, technical and financial concerns.
ThyssenKrupp
Merkel also is indirectly expressed against the threat of destroying the ThyssenKrupp industrial group. Merkel agrees with the opinion of the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet (CDU), who maintains that ThyssenKrupp remains a "widest possible" company. However, it was ultimately an economic decision that the company had to make.
(APA)
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