German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterates the perspective of Ukraine’s potential EU membership, stating that it has not changed, according to the ARD. It is clear, he said, that Ukraine should not be hindered in its path to becoming a sovereign democratic nation, but rather allowed to complete this path. For him, it is also clear that Ukraine must have a strong army after the war, a responsibility that Europe and transatlantic partners share.

Regarding the interference of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk in the German election campaign, as a Trump advisor, Scholz stated, “What really offends me is that there is a party affiliation for extreme right-wing parties in all of Europe. That is to be criticized.