Merkel sees 'much broader scope' for cooperation with Biden
Chancellor, far more common ground to work together with the US
21 January, 15:58"Biden represents the interests of the US, I represent those of the Federal Republic of Germany," she said. But she pledged to heed the calls pre-dating Trump for Germany and Europe to do more to foster global security particularly on defence. "You hear everywhere people rightly saying that Europe will have to take on more responsibility, that means not only militarily but also in the diplomatic arena and many other areas," she said.
"But the good news is that we in Germany are ready to do that, the EU is also ready to," she said. Merkel said such debates would now take place on a "broader foundation of shared convictions". (ANSA-AFP).