German government deputy spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann stressed that the government does not interfere in US Presidential Electionbut prepare for all eventualities.
Secretary of State Analena Burbock expressed her respect for President Joe Biden.
“The federal government is not ruling out the outcome and is preparing for all possibilities,” Hoffmann said earlier today, but when asked whether Chancellor Olaf Scholtz supported Kamala Harris’ candidacy, she clarified that the chancellor does not interfere in the US election campaign. The spokeswoman added, however, that Scholtz has already met with the US vice president “several times” and is already on friendly terms with her. “The chancellor considers Harris to be an experienced and capable politician,” Christiane Hoffmann said.
Burbok’s message
Commenting on President Biden’s decision to withdraw his candidacy for re-election, Secretary Analena Burbock praised his offer and expressed her respect for him. “Joe Biden puts the interest of his country above his own,” said the minister from Brussels and stressed that “under Joe Biden, transatlantic cooperation has been more intense than ever and with his great solidarity he has not only supported the European continent, but also made NATO stronger than ever.”
Source: AMPE