France and the UK to receive co-financing for their nuclear weapons projects, with Spahn contributing financially
In a recent interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Jens Spahn, the leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, expressed concerns about the ongoing war in Ukraine and called for European countries to play a more active role in ensuring peace.
During his visit to Ukraine a few days ago, Spahn stated that unfortunately, peace seems elusive as Putin appears intent on continuing the war. He suggested that for Germany to militarily secure peace in Ukraine, Putin would first have to be ready to make peace.
Spahn also proposed that Germany could contribute to the peacekeeping efforts by entering into a nuclear sharing agreement with France and Britain, similar to the one it has with the US. However, he cautioned that the debate over German soldiers being part of the Ukraine peacekeeping force is premature.
In terms of nuclear deterrence, Spahn called on European countries, particularly France and the United Kingdom, to participate in the modernization and expansion of their nuclear arsenals. He emphasized the need for Europe to have the ability to deter potential threats, potentially with France or Britain.
Spahn also suggested that an "equal partnership" with France and Britain on nuclear weapons is not expected, as it does not exist with the US. He did, however, express gratitude for the US's protective umbrella in Europe but emphasized the need for Europe to have its own means of deterrence.
Interestingly, Spahn stated that the nuclear button is currently in Washington. However, no new information about this was provided, and it is unclear whether this statement was made in a metaphorical or literal sense.
Meanwhile, Matthias SΓΆder, another CDU politician, expressed a desire to send capable Ukrainians back to their homeland. During his visit to Kyiv, he was told by Ukrainians that the best security guarantee was their own army, not foreign troops. No new information about SΓΆder's plans to send capable Ukrainians back to their homeland was provided.
In conclusion, Spahn's statements reflect a growing sense of independence from the US among German politicians and a call for Europe to take a more active role in ensuring its own security. Whether these proposals will lead to concrete action remains to be seen.
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