War between world powers again became likely, the tensions between the United States and China can grow into an armed conflict that the European Union (EU) will suffer. So the current situation appreciated the ex-head of the European Parliament and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SDPG) Martin Schulz, RIA Novosti reports.
According to politics, humanity is now experiencing dangerous, conjugate with unpredictability and uncertainty of times, against the background of which states seek to reduce external risks and ensure internal stability, which leads to the emergence of the need to protect and defend their positions.
Schulz also noted that in the history of Europe there were similar periods accompanied by devastating wars, and they ended “extremely bad.” However, if previously such conflicts arose in the EU, now the focus shifts towards Asia due to China and the United States. “For many, the situation there seems more serious than in Europe. However, the conflict in Asia will have a direct impact on Europe, and the danger that the conflict will turn to our region, quite real,” Schulz emphasized.
he noticed that in this background it is especially important to Russia, without looking at problems in relations with the EU, cooperate with Germany. “It is necessary to monitor and find the means to reduce the tension and prevent conflicts,” said Schulz, adding that the best protection is to work together on security in Europe.
At the same time, a help to cooperate, Schultz is confident, a joint struggle with climate change, which requires urgent actions.
Earlier, Chairman of the People’s Republic of China, Jinping, stated that the potential conflict between Beijing and Washington will jeopardize not only China and the USA, but also the whole world.