Simon B.-M.
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Sobretudo assuntos europeus
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At this moment, Europe is divided between three categories of countries: 1. those who want to achieve some kind of independent defense capability asap 2. those who hope to survive the next 3 years and hope for the best 3. those who don't think they need real defense
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump’s attacks force Europe to speed up post-America defense plans
The era of America’s “security guarantee” for Europe is over, a German lawmaker and former military officer said.
www.politico.eu
December 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
At this moment, Europe is divided between three categories of countries: 1. those who want to achieve some kind of independent defense capability asap 2. those who hope to survive the next 3 years and hope for the best 3. those who don't think they need real defense
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Excellent piece by @gideonrachman.bsky.social - which frames the NSS correctly and walks through the three plausible implications for Europe. All of them are worrying, and will be a big part of our research coverage at Eurasia Group going forward
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Excellent piece by @gideonrachman.bsky.social - which frames the NSS correctly and walks through the three plausible implications for Europe. All of them are worrying, and will be a big part of our research coverage at Eurasia Group going forward
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narrator: the US has a higher proportion of foreign-born residents (around 16%) than most European nations
December 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
narrator: the US has a higher proportion of foreign-born residents (around 16%) than most European nations
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Wenn man stark ist, wird man in Trump-Land ernst genommen, wenn man sich schwach und unterwürfig gibt, wird man herumgeschubst. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
Trumps rechter Angriff auf Europa
Wir sprechen über die neue Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie der US-Regierung und welche Auswirkungen sie auf Europa hat
www.derstandard.at
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wenn man stark ist, wird man in Trump-Land ernst genommen, wenn man sich schwach und unterwürfig gibt, wird man herumgeschubst. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
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Con tutte le dittature che sono presenti nel mondo, il continente europeo rappresenta il vero ostacolo all’interesse privato prevalente degli autocrati.
💈 Multa a X: l’Europa sfida le potenze tecnologiche e politiche e prova ad agire come regolatore globale | @brunosaetta.bsky.social
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Multa a X: l'Europa sfida le potenze tecnologiche e politiche e prova ad agire come regolatore globale - Valigia Blu
La multa di 120 milioni a X e Musk dimostra che il DSA non è una tigre di carta ma uno strumento esecutivo funzionante. Per X, rappresenta un bivio esistenziale: adattare il proprio modello di “assolu...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Con tutte le dittature che sono presenti nel mondo, il continente europeo rappresenta il vero ostacolo all’interesse privato prevalente degli autocrati.
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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Europe is making the same mistake with the U.S. as it has done with Russia. Appeasement is never the solution.
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Europe is making the same mistake with the U.S. as it has done with Russia. Appeasement is never the solution.
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This is far beyond 'NATO as we've known it is done.'
"The Trump administration had “a clear and consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritises US-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent, with much of the dirty work carried out by nationalist, far-right European forces.”
"The Trump administration had “a clear and consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritises US-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent, with much of the dirty work carried out by nationalist, far-right European forces.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is far beyond 'NATO as we've known it is done.'
"The Trump administration had “a clear and consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritises US-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent, with much of the dirty work carried out by nationalist, far-right European forces.”
"The Trump administration had “a clear and consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritises US-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent, with much of the dirty work carried out by nationalist, far-right European forces.”
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Trump’s peace deals are falling apart fast. While he brags about ending eight wars and blames Zelensky for blocking his “biggest breakthrough,” the truth is simpler, he strong-arms sides into shaky truces without fixing the real issues. From Gaza to Congo to Thailand, violence keeps flaring up.
December 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Trump’s peace deals are falling apart fast. While he brags about ending eight wars and blames Zelensky for blocking his “biggest breakthrough,” the truth is simpler, he strong-arms sides into shaky truces without fixing the real issues. From Gaza to Congo to Thailand, violence keeps flaring up.
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A PM who’s caved almost completely to the far Right’s framing of immigration and asylum and to no avail now seeks to lecture others on how to stem the rise of the far Right.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A PM who’s caved almost completely to the far Right’s framing of immigration and asylum and to no avail now seeks to lecture others on how to stem the rise of the far Right.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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Europese boete voor X: Vrije meningsuiting is geen vrijbrief voor fraude
Europese boete voor X: Vrije meningsuiting is geen vrijbrief voor fraude
13:11 De Europese boete voor Elon Musks sociale medium X is geen deel van een toenemende cultuurstrijd, maar een teken van een markt die volwassen wordt.
www.tijd.be
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Europese boete voor X: Vrije meningsuiting is geen vrijbrief voor fraude
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My main point is that Europeans urgently need to adapt their strategy going forward:
"Von Ondarza said appeasement “has not worked on trade, it hasn’t worked on security, and it won’t prevent the US supporting Europe’s far right”. “The bloc needs to articulate a strong strategy of its own.”
"Von Ondarza said appeasement “has not worked on trade, it hasn’t worked on security, and it won’t prevent the US supporting Europe’s far right”. “The bloc needs to articulate a strong strategy of its own.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My main point is that Europeans urgently need to adapt their strategy going forward:
"Von Ondarza said appeasement “has not worked on trade, it hasn’t worked on security, and it won’t prevent the US supporting Europe’s far right”. “The bloc needs to articulate a strong strategy of its own.”
"Von Ondarza said appeasement “has not worked on trade, it hasn’t worked on security, and it won’t prevent the US supporting Europe’s far right”. “The bloc needs to articulate a strong strategy of its own.”
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Die Angriffe der extremen Rechten der USA, Russlands und von innen auf Europa sind im Übrigen Angriffe auf fundamentale Errungenschaften:
Sozialstaat
Verbotsgesetz
Diskriminierungsschutz
Schutz-Regulierungen
Rechtsstaatliches Prinzip
Demokratische Mitbestimmung in der Arbeitswelt (Gewerkschaft)
Sozialstaat
Verbotsgesetz
Diskriminierungsschutz
Schutz-Regulierungen
Rechtsstaatliches Prinzip
Demokratische Mitbestimmung in der Arbeitswelt (Gewerkschaft)
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Die Angriffe der extremen Rechten der USA, Russlands und von innen auf Europa sind im Übrigen Angriffe auf fundamentale Errungenschaften:
Sozialstaat
Verbotsgesetz
Diskriminierungsschutz
Schutz-Regulierungen
Rechtsstaatliches Prinzip
Demokratische Mitbestimmung in der Arbeitswelt (Gewerkschaft)
Sozialstaat
Verbotsgesetz
Diskriminierungsschutz
Schutz-Regulierungen
Rechtsstaatliches Prinzip
Demokratische Mitbestimmung in der Arbeitswelt (Gewerkschaft)
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A reminder to those still buying Russia's line that they have no intention of anything beyond Ukraine.
500 years of history say otherwise.
500 years of history say otherwise.
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A reminder to those still buying Russia's line that they have no intention of anything beyond Ukraine.
500 years of history say otherwise.
500 years of history say otherwise.
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La stratégie de sécurité des États-Unis pose "un défi existentiel" à l'Union européenne et à ses démocraties.
www.lalibre.be/internationa...
www.lalibre.be/internationa...
La stratégie de sécurité des États-Unis pose "un défi existentiel" à l'Union européenne et à ses démocraties
Washington dresse un sombre tableau de l'Europe et propose d'aider à "corriger sa trajectoire" en soutenant les partis d'extrême droite. Moscou applaudit.
www.lalibre.be
December 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
La stratégie de sécurité des États-Unis pose "un défi existentiel" à l'Union européenne et à ses démocraties.
www.lalibre.be/internationa...
www.lalibre.be/internationa...
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Warum ist Österreich so anfällig für russische Propaganda?
Im Video erklärt Desinfo-Experte @dietmarpichler.bsky.social, wie Parteien, Influencer:innen & Netzwerke prorussische Botschaften verbreiten – oft ganz subtil.
Im Video erklärt Desinfo-Experte @dietmarpichler.bsky.social, wie Parteien, Influencer:innen & Netzwerke prorussische Botschaften verbreiten – oft ganz subtil.
Russische Propaganda: Wer sie in Europa verbreitet
Österreich ist besonders empfänglich für prorussische Desinformation – und das nicht zufällig. Parteien wie die FPÖ, Teile der SPÖ und KPÖ, aber auch einzeln...
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Warum ist Österreich so anfällig für russische Propaganda?
Im Video erklärt Desinfo-Experte @dietmarpichler.bsky.social, wie Parteien, Influencer:innen & Netzwerke prorussische Botschaften verbreiten – oft ganz subtil.
Im Video erklärt Desinfo-Experte @dietmarpichler.bsky.social, wie Parteien, Influencer:innen & Netzwerke prorussische Botschaften verbreiten – oft ganz subtil.
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Perché la propaganda 🇷🇺 russa domina in Italia mentre altrove fatica?❓Semplice: Mosca non ha trovato nemici, ma partner bisognosi. L'Italia è un caso di "State Capture" culturale ed economica. Vi spiego il perché in questo thread. 🪆👇
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Perché la propaganda 🇷🇺 russa domina in Italia mentre altrove fatica?❓Semplice: Mosca non ha trovato nemici, ma partner bisognosi. L'Italia è un caso di "State Capture" culturale ed economica. Vi spiego il perché in questo thread. 🪆👇
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Great article, terrific headline.
It is hard to imagine how fearful the authors of this document must be, to hold such a crabbed view of the world outside.
These are not the self-confident Americans I recognise, like, and have always enjoyed working with.
It is hard to imagine how fearful the authors of this document must be, to hold such a crabbed view of the world outside.
These are not the self-confident Americans I recognise, like, and have always enjoyed working with.
My assessment of the Trump national security strategy: "it sees the United States’ adversaries as partners in that war, but it does not see how much U.S. power relies on the voluntary assistance of other countries."
The Only War the White House Is Ready for Is Culture War
The new U.S. National Security Strategy is a moral and strategic disaster.
foreignpolicy.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Great article, terrific headline.
It is hard to imagine how fearful the authors of this document must be, to hold such a crabbed view of the world outside.
These are not the self-confident Americans I recognise, like, and have always enjoyed working with.
It is hard to imagine how fearful the authors of this document must be, to hold such a crabbed view of the world outside.
These are not the self-confident Americans I recognise, like, and have always enjoyed working with.
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This is the best analysis I’ve read about Trump’s alignment with Putin, and the future for Ukraine and Europe
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
America's Weakness, Europe's Strength
The 'new' national security strategy is the admission of defeat from a declining country
arthursnell.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This is the best analysis I’ve read about Trump’s alignment with Putin, and the future for Ukraine and Europe
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
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European leaders should be able to do the right thing for a European country whatever Trump says. But Europe needs to be united, strong and capable first. Hopefully lessons are being learnt.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
European leaders should be able to do the right thing for a European country whatever Trump says. But Europe needs to be united, strong and capable first. Hopefully lessons are being learnt.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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All das, was in der neuen US-Sicherheitsstrategie steht, war schon Anfang des Jahres in großer Klarheit erkennbar:
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
All das, was in der neuen US-Sicherheitsstrategie steht, war schon Anfang des Jahres in großer Klarheit erkennbar:
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Das ist wirklich historisch.
Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz warnt vor ausländischer Einflussnahme durch … die USA.
Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz warnt vor ausländischer Einflussnahme durch … die USA.
US-Sicherheitsstrategie: Deutsche Geheimdienste sind besorgt und warnen
Der Verfassungsschutz mahnt mehr Befugnisse an, um unabhängiger von amerikanischen Geheimdiensten zu werden. Denkbar sei sogar, dass sich die USA bei Wahlen in Europa stärker einmischen könnten.
www.sueddeutsche.de
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Das ist wirklich historisch.
Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz warnt vor ausländischer Einflussnahme durch … die USA.
Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz warnt vor ausländischer Einflussnahme durch … die USA.
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However, Putin has some clear red lines, i.e. ways in which the war should _not_ end from his point of view. In essence, Ukrainian sovereignty is the red line. Either the Ukrainian state must collapse, or it must become politically dependent on Moscow.
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
However, Putin has some clear red lines, i.e. ways in which the war should _not_ end from his point of view. In essence, Ukrainian sovereignty is the red line. Either the Ukrainian state must collapse, or it must become politically dependent on Moscow.
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Seit Jahren höre ich: "Wir in Europa werden uns erst wirklich als Einheit fühlen, wenn wir einen gemeinsamen Gegner haben". Jetzt haben wir jede Menge Gegner, die Demokratie aushöhlen, Kriegsverbrechen begehen und die EU zerstören wollen. Wie lange noch, bis wir erkennen, dass wir zusammengehören?
Sehr geehrte demokratische Abgeordnete des Deutschen Bundestags,
der einzige Grund, warum die Plattform X in Deutschland noch Relevanz hat, ist Ihre Anwesenheit dort. Ohne Amts- und Mandatsträger wird die Plattform auch für Journalisten irrelevant und mit ihnen für die gesamte politische Blase.
der einzige Grund, warum die Plattform X in Deutschland noch Relevanz hat, ist Ihre Anwesenheit dort. Ohne Amts- und Mandatsträger wird die Plattform auch für Journalisten irrelevant und mit ihnen für die gesamte politische Blase.
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Seit Jahren höre ich: "Wir in Europa werden uns erst wirklich als Einheit fühlen, wenn wir einen gemeinsamen Gegner haben". Jetzt haben wir jede Menge Gegner, die Demokratie aushöhlen, Kriegsverbrechen begehen und die EU zerstören wollen. Wie lange noch, bis wir erkennen, dass wir zusammengehören?