Germany's Scholz calls for Europe to boost arms production for Ukraine | DW News

As Moscow continues to press its war of attrition along Ukraine’s eastern border, ammunition is in constant demand. After Russia's full scale invasion, Kyiv's European allies stepped up production but arms manufacturers are struggling to keep Ukraine's army supplied. Now, German arms company Rheinmetall is building a new factory and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Danish prime minister Mette Fredriksen are lending their full support.

For some analysis, we talk to Gustav Gressel. He's with the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin.

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[saarinmaki]

It is undestood that Norway and Finland also expand their artillery ammo production capacity.

[x]

I'm glad Europe is stepping it up their security. Europe should not depend on in any other country for anything. Not gas, not security, and not good and services.

[Chaoslorden]

Come on Europe! Let's go and never be weak again!

[charlestyser]

Giving Ukraine everything it needs to win this war and Ukrainian integration into NATO and the EU is the West’s best self defense.

[vinm]

The guest is very good !
"Unfortunately they (EU) have wasted 2 years just looking at things"

[VasileIuga]

We should unite the production, there are countries that can't produce on their own.

[TgamerBio]

For ourselves and 🇺🇦 I support this view Europe needs to wake up and boost their defence industries. As a 🇬🇧 citizen we need to improve our military capabilities to protect ourselves and Europe!!!

[MrRxc]

germany thank u
love from spain amigos
We need the United States Of Europe
and create an unique army
this is a wake up call for us

[richardbayer]

Better late than never. We still need to find shorter term solutions.

[johnfenechdoe]

Endlich mal eine gute Nachricht für Europäer; kläglich wie lange es gedauert hat; Wahnsinn ..

Immerhin.. weiter so
Alles für Freiheit und Demokratie

[jsimpso]

Thank goodness Gerhard Schröder isn't the Chancellor anymore!

[shintsu]

Only 1 factory after 2 years of war? kinda slow dont you think?

[TriggaTrey]

Finally looks like Europe is stepping up its defense

[neou.]

People don't stop because they despair. people stopped walking because they had “given up” on crawling out of despair.

[sinannn]

Europe should be able to protect by itself. Dependency to USA should be limited asap. Trump is coming and we Europeans should find alternatives

[MrManifolder]

Better late than never.

As an American, I am glad to have Europe as our friends and partners. Right now, the few/elite weapon systems still have the edge over the numerous/cheap weapon systems but the pendulum has begun steadily swinging back toward the numerous/cheap. America's relative martial edge will continue to shrink as our military continues to get stretched thinner by the day. Thus, a day will come where America will needs its friends and allies to survive and I hope they can depend upon us as well. We MUST prepare for the day when we will only be able to remain safe if we help keep both each other and ourselves safe together. Mark my words, that day will come. Strong friendships make a strong future.

[casperhfl]

Great analysis, the European countries need to step up production yesterday!

[ceontst]

Les décideurs de l'Europe ont mis plus de 2 ans pour comprendre qu'il fallait produire des munitions, c'est déplorable, on se demande s'ils ne souhaitent pas que l'Ukraine soit anéantie par les Russes afin de n'avoir pas à donner, en Europe c'est toujours pareil, ce qu'il peut être fait en 10 mois et fait en 30 mois, il est temps d'arrêter de fermer les yeux, de ne pas vouloir voir et de croire au père Noël, si on continue comme cela à va bientôt parler Russe et baisser la tête devant le tyran de Poutine et ses copains

[olivierfouassier]

Does it include Germany starting to buy equipment from its European partners as well? Or is that still too much to ask?

[howtoappearincompletely]

Better late than never, I guess. Come on Europe, let's get our arses in gear!