Germany leader: All countries must respect existing borders, in rebuttal of Trump

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of the inviolability of borders, stating it applies to all countries, regardless of size or power, in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s expansionist comments regarding the Panama Canal and Greenland. Scholz expressed “incomprehension” among European leaders towards Trump’s remarks, highlighting the fundamental principle of international law and Western values. He also stressed the significance of NATO as a central pillar of the transatlantic relationship and the importance of unity in determining necessary military capabilities within the alliance.

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