Scholz advocates for strong and sovereign Europe ahead of Paris security talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need for a strong and sovereign Europe ahead of security talks in Paris. This follows indications that the U.S. may not seek European input on the Ukraine conflict. Scholz will meet with leaders from France, Britain, Denmark, Poland, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, along with NATO and EU officials. They will discuss changes in the U.S. approach to Ukraine and European security risks. A German spokesperson noted that no specific outcomes are expected from the meeting. Scholz highlighted the importance of a strong Ukrainian army and mentioned that future security architecture discussions will occur as needed.