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Asked if we can take it for granted that the US is an ally of Europe, he says “unfortunately, not”.
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Asked if we can take it for granted that the US is an ally of Europe, he says “unfortunately, not”.
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
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Belgian PM Bart De Wever warned that Trump’s threats toward NATO allies are “unprecedented.” Ahead of U.S. midterms, he said Europe must stand firm: “If someone says they’ll take NATO territory or start a trade war, then we start a trade war.” #NATO
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Belgian PM Bart De Wever warned that Trump’s threats toward NATO allies are “unprecedented.” Ahead of U.S. midterms, he said Europe must stand firm: “If someone says they’ll take NATO territory or start a trade war, then we start a trade war.” #NATO
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There's @deweverbart.bsky.social dishing it out. Good to have this voiced very clearly.
January 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM
There's @deweverbart.bsky.social dishing it out. Good to have this voiced very clearly.
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Geopolitical shocks can - and must - be an opportunity for Europe.
The seismic shift underway makes it both possible & necessary to build a new European independence.
From security to the economy.
From defence to democracy.
Europe is gathering speed.
→ link.europa.eu/6qt6hC
The seismic shift underway makes it both possible & necessary to build a new European independence.
From security to the economy.
From defence to democracy.
Europe is gathering speed.
→ link.europa.eu/6qt6hC
January 20, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Geopolitical shocks can - and must - be an opportunity for Europe.
The seismic shift underway makes it both possible & necessary to build a new European independence.
From security to the economy.
From defence to democracy.
Europe is gathering speed.
→ link.europa.eu/6qt6hC
The seismic shift underway makes it both possible & necessary to build a new European independence.
From security to the economy.
From defence to democracy.
Europe is gathering speed.
→ link.europa.eu/6qt6hC
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Washington to keep its hands off Greenland and said Europe’s response to US President Donald Trump’s threats would be “unflinching.”
Von der Leyen vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump with EU-US relations in turmoil
The “old order” is dead, European Commission president says in Davos speech.
www.politico.eu
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Washington to keep its hands off Greenland and said Europe’s response to US President Donald Trump’s threats would be “unflinching.”
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5. Trump gives nothing to Ukraine, neither arms nor funds.
6. Trump has repeatedly restricted the use of Western arms and intelligence for Ukraine because he supports Putin.
7. Trump wants to exploit Ukraine financially.
Forget Trump & leave him at the roadside!
6. Trump has repeatedly restricted the use of Western arms and intelligence for Ukraine because he supports Putin.
7. Trump wants to exploit Ukraine financially.
Forget Trump & leave him at the roadside!
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
5. Trump gives nothing to Ukraine, neither arms nor funds.
6. Trump has repeatedly restricted the use of Western arms and intelligence for Ukraine because he supports Putin.
7. Trump wants to exploit Ukraine financially.
Forget Trump & leave him at the roadside!
6. Trump has repeatedly restricted the use of Western arms and intelligence for Ukraine because he supports Putin.
7. Trump wants to exploit Ukraine financially.
Forget Trump & leave him at the roadside!
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What are the problems with Trump's US from a European point of view:
1. Trump sees Europe as the main enemy of the US.
2. Trump wants to break up the European Union.
3. Trump opposes NATO.
4. Trump supports Putin & his aggression on Ukraine. /1
1. Trump sees Europe as the main enemy of the US.
2. Trump wants to break up the European Union.
3. Trump opposes NATO.
4. Trump supports Putin & his aggression on Ukraine. /1
January 18, 2026 at 12:56 AM
What are the problems with Trump's US from a European point of view:
1. Trump sees Europe as the main enemy of the US.
2. Trump wants to break up the European Union.
3. Trump opposes NATO.
4. Trump supports Putin & his aggression on Ukraine. /1
1. Trump sees Europe as the main enemy of the US.
2. Trump wants to break up the European Union.
3. Trump opposes NATO.
4. Trump supports Putin & his aggression on Ukraine. /1
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Feels like something cracked today in the transatlantic alliance. Europeans have been swallowing their pride, bitting their tongues, and bending the knee. That strategy may have bought them time but it has now clearly failed. It also had a major cost - it has made the WH think Europe will cave. 1/
January 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Feels like something cracked today in the transatlantic alliance. Europeans have been swallowing their pride, bitting their tongues, and bending the knee. That strategy may have bought them time but it has now clearly failed. It also had a major cost - it has made the WH think Europe will cave. 1/
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If Americans want an honest debate about defence spending, it has to start with facts – not comforting myths about Europe riding for free.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
Letter: Why Americans are wrong about NATO and Europe
Claims that the US subsidises European defence ignore how NATO underwrites American power, trade and global influence
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
If Americans want an honest debate about defence spending, it has to start with facts – not comforting myths about Europe riding for free.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
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What mechanisms and powers exist in the legal system or among states and voters to change the tide in the US and stop Trump?? | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – What could stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 3
What mechanisms and powers exist in the legal system or among states and voters to change the tide in the US and stop Trump??
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 7:24 AM
What mechanisms and powers exist in the legal system or among states and voters to change the tide in the US and stop Trump?? | Mark Dawson
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🔥🇪🇺 “Europeans enjoy more free time than Americans, a higher life expectancy and lower levels of inequality – all with roughly comparable productivity.
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
🔥🇪🇺 “Europeans enjoy more free time than Americans, a higher life expectancy and lower levels of inequality – all with roughly comparable productivity.
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
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Europe and other US allies need to radically rethink their position on the US. The US behaves like an imperialist aggressor in the Western hemisphere and ICE has, it seems, begun murdering US citizens. We need to start treating the US government like Russia: start building a democratic alliance
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Europe and other US allies need to radically rethink their position on the US. The US behaves like an imperialist aggressor in the Western hemisphere and ICE has, it seems, begun murdering US citizens. We need to start treating the US government like Russia: start building a democratic alliance
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Also: I don't see how any intelligent and lucid person could watch this press conference and conclude that the president of the United States has anywhere near sufficient cognitive ability to properly execute the duties of his office.
January 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Also: I don't see how any intelligent and lucid person could watch this press conference and conclude that the president of the United States has anywhere near sufficient cognitive ability to properly execute the duties of his office.
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Even though Maduro is an evil criminal who stole an election, and is probably guilty of the charges in the indictment, the operation to seize him brazenly violated domestic and international law.
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Even though Maduro is an evil criminal who stole an election, and is probably guilty of the charges in the indictment, the operation to seize him brazenly violated domestic and international law.
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Europe is healthier and happier than the USA. But just as importantly, it’s more inclusive, more progressive and above all more environmentally sustainable. Europeans need to stop looking at the US and start thinking and acting for ourselves
The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Europe is healthier and happier than the USA. But just as importantly, it’s more inclusive, more progressive and above all more environmentally sustainable. Europeans need to stop looking at the US and start thinking and acting for ourselves
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"The east coast is waking up and Trump has scheduled a press conference for 11am ET and I wish my poor American friends the very best of luck as they try to process what is happening in the face of a wall of jingoistic propaganda and false narratives." @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
The Threat from America
America is not our enemy, but it's a danger to itself and the world
broligarchy.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
"The east coast is waking up and Trump has scheduled a press conference for 11am ET and I wish my poor American friends the very best of luck as they try to process what is happening in the face of a wall of jingoistic propaganda and false narratives." @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
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The EU’s share of global GDP has fallen. So has America’s. Both went from ~20% in 1995 to ~15% today, once cost-of-living differences are corrected. Read Gabriel Zucman's analysis ⤵️
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/eco...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The EU’s share of global GDP has fallen. So has America’s. Both went from ~20% in 1995 to ~15% today, once cost-of-living differences are corrected. Read Gabriel Zucman's analysis ⤵️
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/eco...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/eco...
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For over two thousand years Christians have been warning us about the antichrist.
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
January 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
For over two thousand years Christians have been warning us about the antichrist.
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
Exactly!
The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Exactly!
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Ed Sheeran teaches Taylor Swift how to play
🎵 We found love right where we are 🎵
Fill your feed with kindness, happy Sunday night ☺️
🎵 We found love right where we are 🎵
Fill your feed with kindness, happy Sunday night ☺️
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Ed Sheeran teaches Taylor Swift how to play
🎵 We found love right where we are 🎵
Fill your feed with kindness, happy Sunday night ☺️
🎵 We found love right where we are 🎵
Fill your feed with kindness, happy Sunday night ☺️
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As intense diplomacy to end Russia's war continues, our focus lasts on two priorities: increasing pressure on Moscow and strengthening support for Kyiv.
This means more sanctions, securing financial aid to Ukraine for 2026-27 and cracking down on oil-smuggling ships. (1/2)
This means more sanctions, securing financial aid to Ukraine for 2026-27 and cracking down on oil-smuggling ships. (1/2)
December 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
As intense diplomacy to end Russia's war continues, our focus lasts on two priorities: increasing pressure on Moscow and strengthening support for Kyiv.
This means more sanctions, securing financial aid to Ukraine for 2026-27 and cracking down on oil-smuggling ships. (1/2)
This means more sanctions, securing financial aid to Ukraine for 2026-27 and cracking down on oil-smuggling ships. (1/2)
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The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
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Potential impact if Europe fail to support Ukraine. The lack of funding and feeling of betrayal might cause the Ukrainian armed forces to collapse. The results would be another 5 - 10M refugees flooding western Europe, a Russia that controls Ukrainian industry and a Russian advance far into the EU.
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Potential impact if Europe fail to support Ukraine. The lack of funding and feeling of betrayal might cause the Ukrainian armed forces to collapse. The results would be another 5 - 10M refugees flooding western Europe, a Russia that controls Ukrainian industry and a Russian advance far into the EU.
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Europe must have its own tech-infrastructure. It's too dangerous to be dependent on U.S. companies. We need to replace Amazon servers, Google search, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, ChatGPT, Nvidia, What'sApp etc with European versions. Or we might just be destroyed from within by fascist propaganda.
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Europe must have its own tech-infrastructure. It's too dangerous to be dependent on U.S. companies. We need to replace Amazon servers, Google search, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, ChatGPT, Nvidia, What'sApp etc with European versions. Or we might just be destroyed from within by fascist propaganda.