MUNICH, Germany, February 13. Europe gradually
assuming more responsibility for its own security, spokesperson of
the German Ministry of Defence told Trend on the sidelines of the Munich Security
Conference.
“This will allow the US to take on additional tasks in the
Indo-Pacific. More responsibility means: Europe invests more in its
own security, develops and procures more equipment, expands the
necessary infrastructure, and increases its personnel,” said the
spokesperson.
The ministry representative pointed out that Germany, as the
strongest NATO member in Europe economically, plays a key role in
this.
“We are procuring more weapons systems, increasingly closing
security gaps, and also increasingly procuring jointly,” said the
spokesperson.
The ministry representative noted that Germany accepts its
responsibility within the Alliance and will consistently strengthen
its armed forces.
“In doing so, we strengthen the alliance's dual focus: defence
and deterrence. Only strength will prevent further escalation.”
The spokesperson went on to add that the threat landscape is
changing, becoming more complex and dynamic.
Touching upon the war in Ukraine, the representative of German
Defence Ministry said there have observed that the traditional
boundaries of international relations are being undermined.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026) began its work on
February 13.
The event is attended by 60 heads of state and government, more
than 200 ministers from 120 countries, and over 40 officials
representing such influential international organizations as the
UN, NATO, and the European Union.
The conference is taking place amid geopolitical and geoeconomic
tensions worldwide. It coincides with a period in which the
reliability and resilience of long-term alliances are being called
into question, the rules-based international order is weakening,
global instability is increasing, and conflicts are becoming even
more acute.
