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Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday regarding German-US relations under President Donald Trump, pointing to positive initial discussions with his administration but highlighting the need for a measured approach amidst prevailing uncertainties.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Scholz reaffirmed the United States as Germany’s closest ally outside Europe. “I will do everything in my power to ensure that it stays that way,” he said.
Scholz said that collaboration between Europe and the United States is vital for global peace, security, and economic progress, marking the first full day of Trump’s presidency.
However, the German chancellor added that Europe must become more self-reliant.
”In a world that is constantly on the verge of a nervous breakdown when viewed through the prism of social media, cool heads are needed,” Scholz said.
”Not every press conference in Washington, not every tweet should immediately plunge us into agitated, existential debates.”
Nonetheless, Scholz expects Trump to keep the world on its toes over the coming years, particularly in the areas of energy and climate policy, trade and foreign policy.
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