November 23, 2025, 11:44November 23, 2025, 11:44
Manfred Weber, CSU. (Archive image, November 10, 2025)Image: keystone
In the discussion about the new US plan to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the leading CSU European politician Manfred Weber is calling for the EU to be expanded into a European NATO. “We can no longer fully rely on the USA,” said the chairman of the European party family EVP to “Bild am Sonntag”. You experience “historic hours”. It’s not just about Ukraine, but “about the security of all of us.”
Weber criticized the US plan for the war in Ukraine because, according to the points listed there, Ukraine should give up parts of its national territory and limit the size of its armed forces. The CSU politician said that the cession of territories should not be forced on Ukraine. In addition, it must be strengthened militarily and not weakened.
Representatives of Germany, France, Great Britain and the EU are currently trying to negotiate what they see as unacceptable concessions to Russia from the Americans’ 28-point plan. It also stipulates that NATO will forego any expansion. (sda/dpa)