Rob Zaagman
@robzaagman.bsky.social
Rtd Dutch ambassador + army officer, husband, (grand)father, recreational photographer, amateur genealogist. @voltnederland.futuremadein.eu @volteuropa.bsky.social
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Approximately 25,000+ people CANCELLED their World Cup Tickets overnight and counting.
This is commendable. Boycott America.
This is commendable. Boycott America.
January 11, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Approximately 25,000+ people CANCELLED their World Cup Tickets overnight and counting.
This is commendable. Boycott America.
This is commendable. Boycott America.
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🇬🇱Greenland veteran Kununguak Iversen (48) who served in the 🇩🇰Danish army in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo rightly feels backstabbed by the 🇺🇸US Administration, which now wants to take his land after he fought when USA invoked Article 5.
nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2026...
nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2026...
Grønlandsk veteran føler sig dolket i ryggen af Trump
Kununguak Iversen har af flere støttet amerikanske tropper som en del af det danske forsvar. Men nu ønsker USA kontrol over hans hjemstavn.
nyheder.tv2.dk
January 11, 2026 at 8:57 AM
🇬🇱Greenland veteran Kununguak Iversen (48) who served in the 🇩🇰Danish army in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo rightly feels backstabbed by the 🇺🇸US Administration, which now wants to take his land after he fought when USA invoked Article 5.
nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2026...
nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2026...
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While his country struggles with overlapping crises and puts together a new government, Wilders travels the world (paid?) saying Amsterdam is a war zone and people get jailed for their opinions. Perhaps someone can ask for examples? Or ask when he last walked 400m through Amsterdam?
Zoals gebruikelijk verspreidde Wilders in Texas haat en leugens: "As I said in Europe we are living to a tragedy of our own making. Freedom of speech in Europe is already gone. In Europe the truth is now a crime and you can be send to prison for the words you speak."
January 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
While his country struggles with overlapping crises and puts together a new government, Wilders travels the world (paid?) saying Amsterdam is a war zone and people get jailed for their opinions. Perhaps someone can ask for examples? Or ask when he last walked 400m through Amsterdam?
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Joint statement from the leaders of all five parties in the Greenland parliament
"We would like to once again emphasize our desire for the United States' disrespect for our country to end"
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"We would like to once again emphasize our desire for the United States' disrespect for our country to end"
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Alle pariledere i samlet udtalelse: Vi står sammen som et folk
Politikerne har sagt det før, nu siger de det igen. 'Vi vil ikke være amerikanere, vi vil ikke være danskere, vi vil være grønlændere', lyder det i en fælles udtalelse fra de fem partiledere.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Joint statement from the leaders of all five parties in the Greenland parliament
"We would like to once again emphasize our desire for the United States' disrespect for our country to end"
knr.gl/da/nyheder/v...
"We would like to once again emphasize our desire for the United States' disrespect for our country to end"
knr.gl/da/nyheder/v...
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America’s Strategic Alliance with Denmark and NATO
open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
America’s Strategic Alliance with Denmark and NATO
A statement by 14 former officials in Democratic and Republican Administrations—including four NATO Ambassadors, 3 Assistant Secretaries of State for Europe, and 3 NSC Senior Directors
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
America’s Strategic Alliance with Denmark and NATO
open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
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The deal is far from perfect, but strengthening ties with #Mercosur countries is a step in the right direction. Europe must diversify its trade partnerships. Engagement gives us leverage - isolation does not.
Check our MEPs’ statement from May 2025 on the Mercosur Agreement👇🇪🇺
Check our MEPs’ statement from May 2025 on the Mercosur Agreement👇🇪🇺
January 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The deal is far from perfect, but strengthening ties with #Mercosur countries is a step in the right direction. Europe must diversify its trade partnerships. Engagement gives us leverage - isolation does not.
Check our MEPs’ statement from May 2025 on the Mercosur Agreement👇🇪🇺
Check our MEPs’ statement from May 2025 on the Mercosur Agreement👇🇪🇺
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The EU really knows how to hide its light under a bushel. It has just passed the world's biggest trade deal (with Mercosur) - using a written procedure among ambassadors, making the public barely notices a huge strategic step forward for Europe. Contrast with Trump's made-for-TV signing ceremonies.
January 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The EU really knows how to hide its light under a bushel. It has just passed the world's biggest trade deal (with Mercosur) - using a written procedure among ambassadors, making the public barely notices a huge strategic step forward for Europe. Contrast with Trump's made-for-TV signing ceremonies.
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Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
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Opnieuw richt Rusland verwoesting aan, deze keer in Kyiv en Lviv. Dit volgt op enorme aanvallen op de energievoorziening, met doden en stroomuitval tot gevolg.
Rusland is niet uit op vrede. Oprechte diplomatie begint met het stoppen van deze terreur.
nos.nl/l/2597469
Rusland is niet uit op vrede. Oprechte diplomatie begint met het stoppen van deze terreur.
nos.nl/l/2597469
Doden bij aanvallen op Oekraïne, Rusland zegt hypersonische raket te hebben gebruikt
Oekraïne voerde volgens Rusland ook aanvallen uit op nutsvoorzieningen in de Russische regio Belgorod. Daardoor zitten zeker 556.000 mensen zonder stroom.
nos.nl
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Opnieuw richt Rusland verwoesting aan, deze keer in Kyiv en Lviv. Dit volgt op enorme aanvallen op de energievoorziening, met doden en stroomuitval tot gevolg.
Rusland is niet uit op vrede. Oprechte diplomatie begint met het stoppen van deze terreur.
nos.nl/l/2597469
Rusland is niet uit op vrede. Oprechte diplomatie begint met het stoppen van deze terreur.
nos.nl/l/2597469
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Europe is stuck between Trump and Putin. If we want to avoid being swallowed up piece by piece- we have to unite.
A United States of Europe is our only option. Sign the petition in my bio and join us!
A United States of Europe is our only option. Sign the petition in my bio and join us!
January 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Europe is stuck between Trump and Putin. If we want to avoid being swallowed up piece by piece- we have to unite.
A United States of Europe is our only option. Sign the petition in my bio and join us!
A United States of Europe is our only option. Sign the petition in my bio and join us!
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Het kabinet vraagt in deze roerige tijden aan iedereen zich voor te bereiden op noodsituaties. Maar niet iedereen kan een noodpakket betalen.
Volt stelt voor om noodpakketten beschikbaar te maken voor mensen in armoede. Zo versterken we de maatschappelijke weerbaarheid van ons allemaal.
Volt stelt voor om noodpakketten beschikbaar te maken voor mensen in armoede. Zo versterken we de maatschappelijke weerbaarheid van ons allemaal.
January 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Het kabinet vraagt in deze roerige tijden aan iedereen zich voor te bereiden op noodsituaties. Maar niet iedereen kan een noodpakket betalen.
Volt stelt voor om noodpakketten beschikbaar te maken voor mensen in armoede. Zo versterken we de maatschappelijke weerbaarheid van ons allemaal.
Volt stelt voor om noodpakketten beschikbaar te maken voor mensen in armoede. Zo versterken we de maatschappelijke weerbaarheid van ons allemaal.
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Thank you! We have reached 20,000 signatures for the United States of Europe petition.
💜🇪🇺 Please share it far and wide: actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential?source=direct_link
💜🇪🇺 Please share it far and wide: actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential?source=direct_link
January 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Thank you! We have reached 20,000 signatures for the United States of Europe petition.
💜🇪🇺 Please share it far and wide: actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential?source=direct_link
💜🇪🇺 Please share it far and wide: actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential?source=direct_link
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Denmark has moved in lockstep with the U.S. in Greenland to deter authoritarian regimes in the region for decades.
As co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, Rep. Blake Moore and I condemn the continued threats to annex Greenland that would undermine our cooperation for no gain.
As co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, Rep. Blake Moore and I condemn the continued threats to annex Greenland that would undermine our cooperation for no gain.
Bipartisan Danish Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on Greenland and Denmark
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Blake Moore (UT-01), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, released the following statement regarding Gree...
hoyer.house.gov
January 6, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Denmark has moved in lockstep with the U.S. in Greenland to deter authoritarian regimes in the region for decades.
As co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, Rep. Blake Moore and I condemn the continued threats to annex Greenland that would undermine our cooperation for no gain.
As co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, Rep. Blake Moore and I condemn the continued threats to annex Greenland that would undermine our cooperation for no gain.
The navy of the Netherlands has suspended its cooperation with the US in the fight against narcotics smuggling in the Caribbean. It will confine iself to guarding the territorial waters of the Kingdom there (i.e. Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao)
Nederland stopt anti-drugsoperaties met VS in Caribisch gebied
Nederland stopt anti-drugsoperaties met VS in Caribisch gebied
Nederlandse schepen bewaken alleen nog de territoriale wateren.
nos.nl
January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The navy of the Netherlands has suspended its cooperation with the US in the fight against narcotics smuggling in the Caribbean. It will confine iself to guarding the territorial waters of the Kingdom there (i.e. Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao)
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Joint Statement of major EU/NATO countries on Greenland, together with Denmark:
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Joint Statement of major EU/NATO countries on Greenland, together with Denmark:
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Minister Van Weel over Groenland: het is aan de Denen en Groenlanders zelf
Minister Van Weel over Groenland: het is aan de Denen en Groenlanders zelf
"Aangaande de toekomst van Groenland, is het aan Denemarken en Groenland zelf om daarover te beslissen", aldus de demissionair minister.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Minister Van Weel over Groenland: het is aan de Denen en Groenlanders zelf
A took us Dutch a while, but here we are:
Greenland plays a key role in safeguarding Arctic security. NL encourages dialogue and cooperation between NATO allies to further strengthen our security there. Concerning the future of Greenland it is up to Denmark & Greenland to decide. The NL fully supports our Danish friends.
January 6, 2026 at 11:47 AM
A took us Dutch a while, but here we are:
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The hardest challenges 2026 presents will likely be Donald Trump’s insistence that partner countries and allies fall in line with the Trump administration domestic policy.
Trump’s Venezuela attack should serve as a warning even to US allies
A muted response to events in Venezuela shows allies still want to avoid confrontation with Washington. But that approach cannot last if the president seeks to force them into alignment with MAGA poli...
www.chathamhouse.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The hardest challenges 2026 presents will likely be Donald Trump’s insistence that partner countries and allies fall in line with the Trump administration domestic policy.
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Europe’s failure to condemn Trump’s illegal aggression in Venezuela isn’t just wrong – it’s stupid. My piece @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe’s failure to condemn Trump’s illegal aggression in Venezuela isn’t just wrong – it’s stupid | Nathalie Tocci
The more European countries act as colonies, unable and unwilling to stand up to Trump, the more they’ll be treated as such, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Europe’s failure to condemn Trump’s illegal aggression in Venezuela isn’t just wrong – it’s stupid. My piece @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Duitsland, Frankrijk, de Nordics en het VK hebben volle steun uutgedproken voor Debemarken en Gtoenland - waar blijft Nederland, @ministerbz.bsky.social @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social ? @laurensdassen.voltnederland.org @derk.cda.nl @janpaternotte.bsky.social
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"Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark expressed outrage on Sunday at recent statements emerging from the United States targeting Greenland for American annexation — including from President Donald Trump himself.'
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/denm...
@politico.eu
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Denmark PM bristles at Trump’s ‘need’ for Greenland after US strikes on Venezuela
Mette Frederiksen said she would “strongly urge that the United States stop the threats against a historically close ally.”
www.politico.eu
January 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Duitsland, Frankrijk, de Nordics en het VK hebben volle steun uutgedproken voor Debemarken en Gtoenland - waar blijft Nederland, @ministerbz.bsky.social @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social ? @laurensdassen.voltnederland.org @derk.cda.nl @janpaternotte.bsky.social
@jesseklaver.groenlinkspvda.nl
@jesseklaver.groenlinkspvda.nl
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It's wild that the PM of a NATO member feels compelled to put out a statement like this vis-à-vis the US government.
January 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
It's wild that the PM of a NATO member feels compelled to put out a statement like this vis-à-vis the US government.
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This is an extraordinary posting by the wife of one of Trump's closest advisers Steve Miller. Combined with recent statements that the US "needs" Greenland and its strive to dominate the western hemisphere, threats against Greenland must be taken very seriously.
January 4, 2026 at 7:32 AM
This is an extraordinary posting by the wife of one of Trump's closest advisers Steve Miller. Combined with recent statements that the US "needs" Greenland and its strive to dominate the western hemisphere, threats against Greenland must be taken very seriously.
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In de wereld van Trump geldt het recht van de sterkste. Maduro is zonder twijfel een gruwelijke dictator, maar deze actie torpedeert het int. recht. Welk signaal geeft dit aan Poetin en Xi? Of aan Groenland?
I.p.v. stil te blijven moeten NL en Europa dit hard veroordelen. Snel debat.
I.p.v. stil te blijven moeten NL en Europa dit hard veroordelen. Snel debat.
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
In de wereld van Trump geldt het recht van de sterkste. Maduro is zonder twijfel een gruwelijke dictator, maar deze actie torpedeert het int. recht. Welk signaal geeft dit aan Poetin en Xi? Of aan Groenland?
I.p.v. stil te blijven moeten NL en Europa dit hard veroordelen. Snel debat.
I.p.v. stil te blijven moeten NL en Europa dit hard veroordelen. Snel debat.
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1/ A memorial to African-American soldiers who fought to liberate the Netherlands in World War II was removed to comply with Trump Administration anti-DEI policies, according to newly released records, contradicting later claims about the reasons for the removal. ⬇️
January 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
1/ A memorial to African-American soldiers who fought to liberate the Netherlands in World War II was removed to comply with Trump Administration anti-DEI policies, according to newly released records, contradicting later claims about the reasons for the removal. ⬇️