03:35Germany: Berlin 'in talks' with Warsaw and allies over Patriot system implementation - govt spox
The implementation of a Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that was offered by Germany to be sent to Poland needs to be further discussed with Warsaw, said a government spokesperson in Berlin on Friday.
Speaking at the Federal Press Conference, Defence Ministry spokesperson David Helmbold stated “ Patriot is always part of NATO's integrated air defense. There is always a network of sensors and effectors that have to work together. Which parts of this will be provided by Poland and which by Germany, also in terms of logistics and troop deployment, will then be the subject of further discussions and further agreements. We are not at that point at the moment.“ He added that “The offer was made in particular in view of Poland's exposed position and with regard to NATO's external borders.”
Christiane Hoffmann, Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal Government said "We are in talks with Poland and with other allies at the moment. Beyond that, I cannot say anything here now."
The comments came as Poland has reportedly rebuffed the German offer, suggesting the system should go to Ukraine instead raising concerns over a possible NATO involvement in the conflict. Germany’s Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht stressed, however, that the Patriot system is intended for NATO territory adding that outside use has to be agreed upon by all NATO members and its allies.
Commenting on recent climate protest that temporarily disrupted Berlin’s BER airport on Thursday, Interior Ministry spokesperson Maximilian Kall said “Any kind of protest is, of course, constitutionally protected and absolutely legitimate and can be protested freely and unhindered at any time for climate protection and any other cause in Germany, but the limit is constitutionally reached where criminal acts are committed.”
03:35The implementation of a Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that was offered by Germany to be sent to Poland needs to be further discussed with Warsaw, said a government spokesperson in Berlin on Friday.
Speaking at the Federal Press Conference, Defence Ministry spokesperson David Helmbold stated “ Patriot is always part of NATO's integrated air defense. There is always a network of sensors and effectors that have to work together. Which parts of this will be provided by Poland and which by Germany, also in terms of logistics and troop deployment, will then be the subject of further discussions and further agreements. We are not at that point at the moment.“ He added that “The offer was made in particular in view of Poland's exposed position and with regard to NATO's external borders.”
Christiane Hoffmann, Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal Government said "We are in talks with Poland and with other allies at the moment. Beyond that, I cannot say anything here now."
The comments came as Poland has reportedly rebuffed the German offer, suggesting the system should go to Ukraine instead raising concerns over a possible NATO involvement in the conflict. Germany’s Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht stressed, however, that the Patriot system is intended for NATO territory adding that outside use has to be agreed upon by all NATO members and its allies.
Commenting on recent climate protest that temporarily disrupted Berlin’s BER airport on Thursday, Interior Ministry spokesperson Maximilian Kall said “Any kind of protest is, of course, constitutionally protected and absolutely legitimate and can be protested freely and unhindered at any time for climate protection and any other cause in Germany, but the limit is constitutionally reached where criminal acts are committed.”