Declaration of “continued support” for Ukraine from France and Germany

French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, French National Assembly Speaker Yael Braun-Pivet, German Bundestag Speaker Baerbel attended the ceremony held at the Sorbonne University in Paris on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the friendship treaty Franco-German, also known as the “Elysée Agreement”, was attended by officials from Bas, France and Germany, as well as numerous guests.

In his speech here, Macron said: “For a Frenchman, to talk about Germany is always to talk about a part of himself.” He highlighted the importance of the Elysée Agreement signed on January 22, 1963 between former German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and former French President Charles de Gaulle for the two countries, Europe and the world.

Noting that the 60th anniversary of the Elysee Agreement has a special significance at a time when Ukraine resisted Russia’s invasion and the ideal of peace and dialogue was violated, Macron said: “Our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people will continue in all fields. . .” saying.

President Macron expressed that they will continue to support Ukraine and Moldova to be granted candidate country status for the European Union (EU).

Noting that France and Germany should be pioneers in the restructuring of Europe, Macron stressed that the two countries should take the lead in developing different elements, such as building a new energy model, fostering and accelerating the necessary investments. for the energy transformation at European level.

Macron added that the 23rd Meeting of the Franco-German Council of Ministers will take place today in Paris.

“THE CHALLENGES HAVE CHANGED”

Prime Minister Scholz, for his part, recalled that the Élysée Agreement was signed less than 20 years after the Second World War, and explained that the Franco-German reconciliation paved the way for the reunification of Europe.

“The challenges we have to face as Europeans have changed.” Scholz said: “Now the problem is to protect the EU and its principles, especially against threats from outside.

Olaf Scholz, “Russian President (Vladimir) Putin has imperialist goals. He is trying to push the boundaries hard. Ukrainians pay a high price for this. But Putin’s imperialism will not prevail. ” He made an assessment of him.

Underlining that they will not allow Europe to return to a period in which violence has been replaced by politics, Scholz said: “We will continue to give Ukraine all the support it needs to defend our European peace project.” he used the phrase.

Noting that Ukraine, Moldova and 6 Balkan countries are part of the European family, and Georgia will eventually become part of this family, Scholz stressed the need for institutional reform in the EU and the importance of developing European fighter jets and tanks. in France and Germany. .

The presidents of the parliaments of the two countries also drew attention to the importance of Franco-German friendship in their speeches. (AA)