German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that NATO’s European pillar must have sufficient deterrent potential, as Russia’s war against Ukraine has shown that Europe’s security architecture is at risk. “For us here in Europe, this means that we must strengthen the European pillar of NATO,” Scholz said in Berlin during Rishi Sunak’s inaugural visit to Germany as Britain’s prime minister. “Because our European capability for deterrence and defence must always be credible.” Scholz noted that Germany and the United Kingdom were the biggest supporters of Ukraine in Europe. At the same time, he said, i…