German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on Europe on Tuesday to firmly stand by the attack by US President Donald Trump. He called his administration against liberal democracies “shocking”. According to DPA, TASR informs about this.
“The fact that the leading power of the Democratic West declares peace and the post -war organization as obsolete is something that we could not imagine until recently,” He introduced Steinmeier during the celebration of the centenary of Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Berlin.
“The fact that a country whose Europe owes its post -war democracy is now beneficial against liberal forms of democracy and It even strengthens anti -mocratic forces in European countries, it is shocking, “ continued.
Friedrich Ebert Foundation is associated with the Social Democrats’ Party (SPD) of the outgoing German office Olaf Scholzand. Steinmeier highlighted the work of democratic foundations that contribute to global stability, although in some countries they face adverse conditions.
“We cannot remain silent. We must protect, strengthen and revive what we have in our own hands – united, strong and democratic Europe. We must regain confidence in democratic institutions and their representatives in Europe and in Germany, “ He stressed Steinmeier.
“The fact that authoritarian states make such a great effort to intervene against the foundationsIt shows how important their commitment to democracy, human rights and global cooperation is, “he added.
