Peace no closer, EU and partners must go their own way – MEP

16.08.2025 15:50

Ukrinform

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a German MEP and chair of the European Parliament's Defense and Security Committee, said after the Alaska summit that peace has not come any closer and that Europe, together with its partners, must pursue its own path.

She made the comments in an interview with Welt, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

The politician described the Alaska meeting as a "burlesque" and a "farce." In her opinion, Trump has "lost his moral compass" and is only showcasing his ego. Instead of delivering on what he promised, he is rolling out a red carpet for Putin, Strack-Zimmermann said.

If Europe does nothing in this situation, it will remain "no more than a footnote in the margins of history," the MEP said.

She stressed that Putin actually takes Europe seriously. However, Europe must not remain silent and must continue supporting Ukraine — economically, militarily, and by strengthening sanctions.

According to her, the EU, together with partners such as the United Kingdom, Norway, Canada, and others, must move forward independently.

Strack-Zimmermann stressed that in order to achieve peace, democracies must demonstrate strength — but that requires courage, which is sometimes lacking.

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