On December 9, local time, Germany's new Foreign Minister Berberk held talks with French Foreign Minister Le Dreyon in Paris, which was also her first international visit since she officially took office on the 8th of this month.
Belberg said european cohesion is very important for the new German federal government and that Europe should seek more strategic sovereignty: "We should seek cooperation as much as possible, not only military issues, but more importantly, EU diplomacy, the rule of law and strong economic cooperation." ”
She also re-emphasized the importance of German-French friendship, saying that Europe is "the key to Germany's diplomatic problems" and that "a strong Europe needs a strong German-French impetus". But she also said Germany and France are not on the same page on all issues. Belbucher insisted on rejecting France's plan to classify nuclear power as a "green energy." "As we all know, we have a different stance on energy issues."
On the issue of nuclear power and natural gas, there is controversy within the EU countries, with countries such as France, Poland and the Czech Republic strongly advocating the classification of nuclear power as a sustainable green energy source, while countries such as Germany, Austria and Luxembourg are firmly opposed.
After Paris, Belberg will also visit Brussels to meet with EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrelli. She will then also meet with NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg and U.S. Climate Commissioner Kerry. (Reporter Li Changhao)
Source: CCTV news client