France’s President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Germany on the decision of the Bundestag to relax the debt brake. The “historic decision” enables important investments and more spending for defense – “we need that” said Macron on Tuesday evening at a meeting at the Federal Chancellery. After Russia has again intensified its attacks, it is important to emphasize that Europe continues to stand by Ukraine’s side.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) said after the meeting that he and Macron had had contact with the US and with Ukrainian President Selenskyj. The announced ceasefire regarding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure following the telephone call between Trump and Putin on Tuesday is “an important first step” said the German Chancellor.