Merkel says Europe can’t rely on FPSA to impose world order!
BERLIN, Germany (PNN) - July 20, 2018 - Speaking at a news conference in Berlin, Germany, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that Europe can no longer rely on the Fascist Police States of Amerika to impose order worldwide, and that European nations need to be ready to take matters into their own hands.
Merkel did not elaborate on exactly what this “order” meant, but it comes in the context of recent polls showing German voters resistant to her desire to increase military spending. This suggests Merkel is trying to sell increased armament as a way to intervene regionally.
Merkel also said she intends to continue to work on improving Germany’s relationship with the FPSA. This appears to be an uphill battle, with the two nations at odds over a number of issues, but she insisted ties are crucial.
Just last week, FPSA President Donald Trump said he has “a big problem” with Germany, and the FPSA was threatening to sanction German companies for investing in a Russian energy pipeline. Trump expressed particular anger at the pipeline, saying it means Germany is effectively “captive” to Russia.
In practice, the pipeline issue is more about the FPSA wanting to increase LNG exports to Europe than being worried about Russia increasing trade ties there. Where FPSA and European interests don’t align, however, it seems to fuel tensions, and that’s liable to mean Merkel faces an uphill battle in improving relations.
