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"die zeit des lavierens ist zu ende. man sollte jetzt schon einen plan b haben, wie man letztendlich die trennung von den usa gut und geordnet vollzieht, denn die wollen sich offensichtlich trennen"
sonderfolge mit steffen gassel und @cemoll.bsky.social zum thema venezuela
some random snippets 👇
sonderfolge mit steffen gassel und @cemoll.bsky.social zum thema venezuela
some random snippets 👇
January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"die zeit des lavierens ist zu ende. man sollte jetzt schon einen plan b haben, wie man letztendlich die trennung von den usa gut und geordnet vollzieht, denn die wollen sich offensichtlich trennen"
sonderfolge mit steffen gassel und @cemoll.bsky.social zum thema venezuela
some random snippets 👇
sonderfolge mit steffen gassel und @cemoll.bsky.social zum thema venezuela
some random snippets 👇
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Europa is volkomen afhankelijk van de VS, en dus dansen we naar het pijpen van Trump. Appeasement kan een tactiek zijn om tijd te winnen: Trump niet boos maken en de tijd gebruiken voor Europese integratie. Maar daar is in het afgelopen jaar niets van terechtgekomen. 👇 @brusselsenieuwe.bsky.social
Europese leiders laten na Trump te veroordelen voor zijn aanval op Venezuela. Volgens oud-Europarlementariër Sophie in ’t Veld staat dat symbool voor een groot probleem: “Europese leiders zijn te bang, te afwachtend en te verdeeld om van zich af te bijten.” brusselsenieuwe.nl/trump-gaat-z...
Trump gaat zijn gang en Europa kijkt toe: 'Als hij straks in Groenland staat, zullen wij buigen' - Brusselse Nieuwe
Europese leiders laten na Trump te veroordelen voor zijn aanval op Venezuela. Volgens oud-Europarlementariër Sophie in ’t Veld staat dat symbool voor een groot probleem: “Europese leiders zijn te bang...
brusselsenieuwe.nl
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Europa is volkomen afhankelijk van de VS, en dus dansen we naar het pijpen van Trump. Appeasement kan een tactiek zijn om tijd te winnen: Trump niet boos maken en de tijd gebruiken voor Europese integratie. Maar daar is in het afgelopen jaar niets van terechtgekomen. 👇 @brusselsenieuwe.bsky.social
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Trumpsche Sicherheitsgarantien sind wertlos. Für die Ukraine. Für uns. Und wir Europäer haben dem Kreml vier Jahre lang unmissverständlich klar gemacht, dass wir für die Ukraine kein Risiko eingehen (das ist keine Bewertung, nur eine Feststellung). 1/2
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Trumpsche Sicherheitsgarantien sind wertlos. Für die Ukraine. Für uns. Und wir Europäer haben dem Kreml vier Jahre lang unmissverständlich klar gemacht, dass wir für die Ukraine kein Risiko eingehen (das ist keine Bewertung, nur eine Feststellung). 1/2
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The American people electing Trump after he staged a coup attempt 5 years ago was a nail in the coffin of our democracy. You can rationalize it all you want - But inflation! But wokeness! - but ultimately it was a societal suicide attempt and probably the dumbest collective voting decision ever made
January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The American people electing Trump after he staged a coup attempt 5 years ago was a nail in the coffin of our democracy. You can rationalize it all you want - But inflation! But wokeness! - but ultimately it was a societal suicide attempt and probably the dumbest collective voting decision ever made
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The Europeans have done all they can to try and make this proposal serious and credible, but a serious and credible ceasefire enforced by western forces is the exact opposite of what Putin wants, because Putin's objectives for the total capture of Ukraine remain unchanged.
January 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The Europeans have done all they can to try and make this proposal serious and credible, but a serious and credible ceasefire enforced by western forces is the exact opposite of what Putin wants, because Putin's objectives for the total capture of Ukraine remain unchanged.
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La UE es el proyecto más brillante de la historia de la humanidad. Un grupo de países, tras siglos de guerras y conflictos, decidió construir un futuro común. A los imperios no les gusta, porque la UE es un obstáculo para su dominio. No podemos permitir que fuerzas externas destruyan nuestra Unión
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
La UE es el proyecto más brillante de la historia de la humanidad. Un grupo de países, tras siglos de guerras y conflictos, decidió construir un futuro común. A los imperios no les gusta, porque la UE es un obstáculo para su dominio. No podemos permitir que fuerzas externas destruyan nuestra Unión
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A former officer in the Finnish defense forces explains in this video why the United States deciding to invade Greenland would not go over as well as Trump and his goons would hope.
Invading Greenland? Mistake of a Lifetime - Here's why
YouTube video by MilitaryRated
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
A former officer in the Finnish defense forces explains in this video why the United States deciding to invade Greenland would not go over as well as Trump and his goons would hope.
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Greenland is happening. Not a joke, not trolling, not a distraction. He has already made up his mind and nobody who matters in the inner circle will try to talk him out of it. Some of them want it precisely because it will destroy NATO. There are no adults in the room. They really mean to do it.
January 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Greenland is happening. Not a joke, not trolling, not a distraction. He has already made up his mind and nobody who matters in the inner circle will try to talk him out of it. Some of them want it precisely because it will destroy NATO. There are no adults in the room. They really mean to do it.
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Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
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"Europe in 2026, under siege from two sides".
Very good that this is being understood. Stories of global dominance, interest spheres, etc mask the plain fact that we in Europe are in an existential fight for our own survival.
Very good that this is being understood. Stories of global dominance, interest spheres, etc mask the plain fact that we in Europe are in an existential fight for our own survival.
Thinking a bit more on this, there is a symbolism in the fact that this warning to the US is issued at the margins of a meeting of the 'coalition of the willing' to defend against Russia.
Europe in 2026, under siege from two sides.
Europe in 2026, under siege from two sides.
Joint Statement of major EU/NATO countries on Greenland, together with Denmark:
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
"Europe in 2026, under siege from two sides".
Very good that this is being understood. Stories of global dominance, interest spheres, etc mask the plain fact that we in Europe are in an existential fight for our own survival.
Very good that this is being understood. Stories of global dominance, interest spheres, etc mask the plain fact that we in Europe are in an existential fight for our own survival.
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As we edge towards an irreversible point, the climate becomes less of a challenge to manage and adapt to and more a hostile environment in which many will struggle just to live.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It is not the Earth’s future at stake in the climate crisis – it is ours | Letters
Letters: As we edge towards an irreversible point, the climate becomes less a challenge to manage and more a hostile environment in which many will struggle to live, writes Keith Nicholls. Plus letter...
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:41 AM
As we edge towards an irreversible point, the climate becomes less of a challenge to manage and adapt to and more a hostile environment in which many will struggle just to live.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Im Fall einer Regierungsübernahme würde die AfD Sachsen-Anhalt binnen kurzem in ein Labor für den autoritären Umbau der Gesellschaft verwandeln. Sie wird ausprobieren,wie weit man es auf Landesebene mit der Durchsetzung rechter Politik treiben kann." @davidbegrich.bsky.social taz.de/Landtagswahl...
Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt: Die AfD setzt auf Sieg
Im September könnte es in Sachsen-Anhalt zum ersten Mal einen AfD-Ministerpräsidenten geben. Bis dahin braucht es massiven Widerstand dagegen.
taz.de
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"Im Fall einer Regierungsübernahme würde die AfD Sachsen-Anhalt binnen kurzem in ein Labor für den autoritären Umbau der Gesellschaft verwandeln. Sie wird ausprobieren,wie weit man es auf Landesebene mit der Durchsetzung rechter Politik treiben kann." @davidbegrich.bsky.social taz.de/Landtagswahl...
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Avec les menaces américaines sur le Groenland, et les menaces russes sur les Pays Baltes, nous sommes beaucoup plus proche de la guerre que ce dont ont conscience la plupart des citoyens de l’Europe de l’Ouest.
1/4
1/4
January 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Avec les menaces américaines sur le Groenland, et les menaces russes sur les Pays Baltes, nous sommes beaucoup plus proche de la guerre que ce dont ont conscience la plupart des citoyens de l’Europe de l’Ouest.
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Far-right voters are marked by persistent self-victimisation narratives.
Further evidence that Reform voters are the most distinct political group in the country
benansell.substack.com/p/odd-ones-out
benansell.substack.com/p/odd-ones-out
January 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Far-right voters are marked by persistent self-victimisation narratives.
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It's not that NATO will collapse if the US invades Greenland; NATO is already dead. The Trump admin could not have been clearer about that over the last year. They refer to NATO as if they're not part of it. They've been threatening at least 1 NATO ally since they took office.
January 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM
It's not that NATO will collapse if the US invades Greenland; NATO is already dead. The Trump admin could not have been clearer about that over the last year. They refer to NATO as if they're not part of it. They've been threatening at least 1 NATO ally since they took office.
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Le Groenland n’est ni à prendre, ni à vendre. C'est un territoire européen. Je l’ai affirmé clairement lors de mon déplacement sur place, à Nuuk, en septembre dernier.
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Le Groenland n’est ni à prendre, ni à vendre. C'est un territoire européen. Je l’ai affirmé clairement lors de mon déplacement sur place, à Nuuk, en septembre dernier.
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Der Anschlag in Berlin durch Linksradikale zeigt, wie multiple unsere Demokratie durch innere wie äußere Feinde bedroht ist. Es gibt kaum noch Gründe für Gelassenheit. Wer jetzt nicht für die freiheitliche Demokratie aktiv kämpft, hat die Zeichen der Zeit nicht verstanden.
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Der Anschlag in Berlin durch Linksradikale zeigt, wie multiple unsere Demokratie durch innere wie äußere Feinde bedroht ist. Es gibt kaum noch Gründe für Gelassenheit. Wer jetzt nicht für die freiheitliche Demokratie aktiv kämpft, hat die Zeichen der Zeit nicht verstanden.
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Die Wallonie zeigt auch, dass es nicht wirtschaftliche und soziale Gründe sind, die zur Wahl der extremen Rechten führen. Höhere Arbeitslosigkeit, niedrigeres Einkommen, geringeres Wirtschaftswachstum als in Flandern. Trotzdem keine Chance für die extreme Rechte.
Das Wunder der Wallonie: Warum Rechtsextreme im belgischen Süden seit 30 Jahren scheitern
Seit drei Jahrzehnten gelingt es rechtsextremen Parteien nicht, in der Wallonie politischen Boden zu gewinnen. Selbst Social Media und Donald Trump ändern daran wenig.
www.rnd.de
January 2, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Die Wallonie zeigt auch, dass es nicht wirtschaftliche und soziale Gründe sind, die zur Wahl der extremen Rechten führen. Höhere Arbeitslosigkeit, niedrigeres Einkommen, geringeres Wirtschaftswachstum als in Flandern. Trotzdem keine Chance für die extreme Rechte.
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Trump is weak at home, and he can be stopped – so long as the domestic political logic of foreign intervention is recognized and turned against him. This act of war is about regime change in the United States. It only succeeds if Americans allow it to do so.
January 4, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Trump is weak at home, and he can be stopped – so long as the domestic political logic of foreign intervention is recognized and turned against him. This act of war is about regime change in the United States. It only succeeds if Americans allow it to do so.
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"No-one will take seriously a weak and divided Europe: neither enemy nor ally. It is already clear now. We must finally believe in our own strength, we must continue to arm ourselves, we must stay united like never before. One for all, and all for one. Otherwise, we are finished."
Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk
This morning my overwhelming feeling is that Europe, and by that I mean the EU & UK, is governed by very weak leaders. There is a decisive lack of leadership in Europe. It will be our collective downfall in time to come.
January 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
"No-one will take seriously a weak and divided Europe: neither enemy nor ally. It is already clear now. We must finally believe in our own strength, we must continue to arm ourselves, we must stay united like never before. One for all, and all for one. Otherwise, we are finished."
Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk
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If you think of what all this chaos means for EU/UK industry: for derisking means make sure you have alternatives to what comes from the US and China. Because if the US annexes Greenland all economic bets should be off.
January 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
If you think of what all this chaos means for EU/UK industry: for derisking means make sure you have alternatives to what comes from the US and China. Because if the US annexes Greenland all economic bets should be off.
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Angus: We see this attack as setting the stage for an attack where Trump could go anywhere. The same language he’s used against Venezuela, he’s used against Canada—and he sees that we have immense resources. The difference is, good luck thinking that you are going to break the Canadian people.
January 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Angus: We see this attack as setting the stage for an attack where Trump could go anywhere. The same language he’s used against Venezuela, he’s used against Canada—and he sees that we have immense resources. The difference is, good luck thinking that you are going to break the Canadian people.
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"Es reicht nicht, das Völkerrecht nur zu beschwören. (…) Europa muss endlich souverän werden – es braucht politische Souveränität, militärische Souveränität, digitale Souveränität. Wer das immer noch nicht begriffen hat, mit dieser US-Regierung, dem ist nicht mehr zu helfen."
Kai Ambos: "Es reicht nicht, das Völkerrecht nur zu beschwören"
Der Völkerrechtsexperte Kai Ambos sieht im Vorgehen der USA eine Verletzung der UN-Charta. Die Nachkriegsordnung sei in Gefahr, Europa drohe zerrieben zu werden.
www.zeit.de
January 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
"Es reicht nicht, das Völkerrecht nur zu beschwören. (…) Europa muss endlich souverän werden – es braucht politische Souveränität, militärische Souveränität, digitale Souveränität. Wer das immer noch nicht begriffen hat, mit dieser US-Regierung, dem ist nicht mehr zu helfen."
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Europe needs to get much more comfortable threatening Trump with serious deterrent measures, and if necessary implementing them. Tariffs, taxes & bans on US firms; selloffs of US Treasuries; expulsions of American troops; sanctions on individuals. Speak his language: strength.
Why should Trump stop at Venezuela? They’re champing at the bit for territorial expansion. Katie Miller, Stephen Miller‘s wife, posted a map of Greenland marked as a US territory with the words „SOON“.
January 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Europe needs to get much more comfortable threatening Trump with serious deterrent measures, and if necessary implementing them. Tariffs, taxes & bans on US firms; selloffs of US Treasuries; expulsions of American troops; sanctions on individuals. Speak his language: strength.
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"Venezuelans at celebration parties in Miami could not believe it, insisting that Trump had misspoken. His plan appears to be for Venezuela to remain under the day-to-day rule of a senior chavista, with its democratically elected leaders excluded and its wealth controlled by American corporations."
Donald Trump wants to run Venezuela, and dominate the western hemisphere
Snatching Nicolás Maduro and attempting to take control of Venezuela and its oil is an extraordinary display of the new “Donroe doctrine”
www.economist.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"Venezuelans at celebration parties in Miami could not believe it, insisting that Trump had misspoken. His plan appears to be for Venezuela to remain under the day-to-day rule of a senior chavista, with its democratically elected leaders excluded and its wealth controlled by American corporations."