Macron could not be clearer - and the even clearer parts were removed by Politico on the request of the Élysée. In his view, Taiwan is not Europe‘s problem, and Europe should not become „vassals“ of the United States. This brutally undermines his credibility as leader in Europe
Dr. Liana Fix
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Senior Fellow for Europe @CFR_org | Historian & Author | New Book: Germany Rearmed - The Return of War and the End of Illusions | Views my own, RT ≠ endorsement
- Strange - the new German defense minister Pistorius just said on German TV that “a linkage between German and US tanks is not something that I am aware of” while media reports say this is exactly what Scholz is saying in Davos. The saga continues.
- This is an astonishing & frustrating update on military, financial & humanitarian aid to Ukraine by @kielinstitute in € billion: „The U.S. is now committing nearly twice [!] as much as all EU countries and institutions combined“ 👉 app.23degrees.io/view/5V9AdDpw1… #ukrainesupporttracker
- What’s curious about 🇩🇪 position: it’s almost an insult to its European allies. Out of fear of RUS retaliation, 🇩🇪 only moves if the US - nuclear power on par with RUS - moves. The signal to UK is: If you want to take the risk, go ahead but go it alone. We’re not with you on that
- Pro-Russian autocorso in Berlin / Ostkreuz. Today, this makes me sick.
- This needs English subtitles. One of the best and strongest reactions and explanations of the situation in Israel, in Gaza, and the role of the Hamas that I have seen, not only in Germany, but also in Europe and internationally - by the Green Vice Chancellor and economics
00:00 - Irritierend pessimistischer und hoffnungsloser Kommentar zu einer beeindruckenden Reise von Zelensky nach Washington."Diese Reise nach #Washington von #Selenskyj, sie ist ein Akt der Verzweiflung." Die Meinung von @gudrun_engel. (red)
00:00 - Once again: this is NOT dual-use Chinese support for Russia anymore. China is building up Russia’s army to be a threat not only to Ukraine, but also to NATO. And the EU has sanctioned the ridiculous number of only ten Chinese mainland companies. Time to wake up.NEW!!! For the first time, U.S. says, “we actually saw a Chinese company manufacturing a weapon itself for using on the battlefield by Russia, was sent to Russia” to be used in Ukraine. My exchange with DoS Spox 👇🏻
00:00 - „We will not wait for a miracle. After all, we create it ourselves.“ Merry Christmas.
- Friedrich Merz, Germany‘s likely new chancellor, just held a remarkable speech on foreign policy - more strategic and far-sighted than many before him. I said this before and I say it again: Berlin will be back. This is an excellent starting point.Außenpolitische Grundsatzrede bei Körber Global Leaders Dialogue x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
- Ganz ehrlich: es ist unglaublich, dass diese Argumente überhaupt ausgesprochen werden müssen. Putin überzieht die Ukraine mit brutalsten Krieg, bedroht unsere Gesellschaft u Wirtschaft mit totalem Energieentzug, und den Forderungen des Erpressers wird dann auch noch Raum gegebenWer mit dem Gedanken spielt, auf das vergiftete Putin-Angebot betr.NS2 einzugehen, hat geostrategisch nichts verstanden, sabotiert EU/Nato und damit die Grundfesten dt Sicherheitspolitik, und setzt den Rest an dt Reputation u Vertrauenswürdigkeit aufs Spiel. @Lambsdorff @ConStelz
- Finally someone is writing this down 👉 “There is just one problem with the assumption that Putin never backs down. It’s incorrect—part of the myth-making that the Russian president has successfully constructed around himself and all-too-easily swallowed”
- THREAD🧵- What If Russia Wins in Ukraine? @mkimmage and I tried to think through this scenario and the consequences for Europe and the US for @ForeignAffairs - here are some points👇@gmfus foreignaffairs.com/articles/ukrai… (1/11)
- This long Merkel portrait is worth your time and says a lot about the legacy she will be remembered for. Here are some interesting, concerning, and surprising points 🧵👇(1/14)











