The suspension of both US and Russian obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is a time of crisis that deeply distorts the existing security balance, a real crisis where Europe is at the forefront of threats, says EPP MEP Ramona Mănescu in an article – analysis published on LinkedIn.
“I think it is the best time for the European Union to prove by fact that it is a real global power. The security crisis is as real as possible, and Europe is at the forefront of potential threats” Mănescu said, while mentioning a resolution of the European Parliament in which the House asked the Russian Federation to end the violation of the Treaty and to respect all the obligations agreed by the two parties, which have been and continue to be vital for the peace and security of the European continent.
In her analysis, the EPP MEP suggests that the European Union should try to bring the United States and Russia to the negotiation table in order the guarantee its own security.
“The fact that the EU is not involved in nuclear weapons development programs or ballistic missiles or cruise missiles, and is consistently in a pacifist position, gives credibility in assuming a leading role in negotiating a new INF treaty. I believe that the EU has the duty to initiate this diplomatic effort, starting from a threat assessment, analyzing the implications for EU security if we no longer benefit from the protection offered by an INF”, Ramona Mănescu added.
