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BERLIN — Germany has been discussing security with its allies and Ukraine for some time after the war, but these are not the same as members of the Transatlantic Alliance, German Prime Minister Schortz told broadcaster ARD on Sunday. rice field.
"We are discussing with close friends the security issues we can offer. This is an ongoing process. It's as if someone is a member of NATO. Obviously they are not the same, "Scholz said.
Scholtz, who took office in December, faced criticism at home and abroad for failing to take leadership in the Ukrainian crisis and sympathize with citizens suffering from a surge in inflation. ..
But the Social Democratic Prime Minister, nicknamed "Scholzomat" for his mechanical communication style, makes him one of the "weekly promised politicians." I said I don't want to. But he shouldn't hold 90% of them.
"It's time for those who make sure that basic decisions are made, not always for those who say something, especially in these difficult times," he said. Said.
Mr. Schortz said he was "extremely worried" about the impact of the surge in energy inflation, but before the government considered a new one, the latest multi-billion euro bailout package He said the impact needs to be assessed.
"Next year will be the biggest challenge," he said. "This year, most people who make calculations say they will offset about 90% of low- and middle-income household price increases through measures that have already been decided."
{33 When asked if he felt the effects of inflation on his life, he said he was able to buy groceries "yesterday" and specify the correct prices for various products. ..Schortz countered his proposal to be too cautious by pointing out a record increase in minimum wages by the government and a drastic shift in defense policy. He has a billion euros ($ 104 billion) in funding to upgrade his army.
When asked if his tripartite coalition of Greens and Free Democrats would introduce a default speed limit on the highway to reduce energy consumption, Schortz excluded them. Mentioned the Union Agreement.
Regarding COVID-19, he said that if the infection rate rises significantly this year, Germany will not close schools or non-essential businesses again, but face masks will play a bigger role. rice field. ($ 1 = 0.9590 euros) (Report by Sarah Marsh and Ludwig Burger, Written by Maria Sheahan, Edited by Kevin Liffey)
