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Thomas Wiegold
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Journalist in Berlin. augengeradeaus.net & podcast sicherheitspod.de
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Übrigens - ganz wichtig: Dass von dieser Rede in Davos kein Sanewashing betrieben wird

Oft ist das Problem, dass Trump inkohärente & wirre Reden hält. Aber Berichte dann einzelne Auszüge herauspicken, die halbwegs kohärent wirken. Und das Publikum dann nicht mitbekommt, wie grotesk es wirklich war
January 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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He is 100% threatening to use force. He still might not, but a headline that accepts this as a climb-down from force is simply inaccurate. And his word means nothing anyway.
Yes, this is my overwhelming impression listening to it. He repeatedly demanded full ownership of Greenland, and made an explicit threat to punish the Europeans if they don't give in. He then threatened to punish Canada over its prime minister's speech!
If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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January 21, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Attn news commentators: Trump saying he could use force to obtain Greenland but won’t is not Trump saying he won’t use force to obtain Greenland. It is Trump using force as a threat to obtain Greenland. That is why he mentions it.
January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Na denn:

"The contours of Trump’s challenge to Europe in this speech: Give me Greenland, or I will tariff you into oblivion — though I won’t send troops to take it."
Update from Jim Tankersley
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Ok, auch das Europaparlament will lieber Unterwerfung. (Warum eigentlich, ehrlich gemeinte Frage, mit den Stimmen der Grünen?)
In a shock result, the European Parliament has just voted to refer 🇪🇺President @VonDerLeyen's signature of the #Mercosur agreement to the EU's high court by razor-edge vote on 334 to 324.

A heavy blow to the EU's geopolitical ambitions.
January 21, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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#USA: Der Journalist @john-abernathy.bsky.social berichtete in Minneapolis von den Protesten gegen #ICE, als er von den Beamten niedergerungen wurde. Sie setzten Pfefferspray ein und nahmen ihn kurzzeitig fest. Er ist der sechste Journalist, der seit Jahresbeginn von ICE-Agenten angegriffen wurde.
Attacks on journalists in Minnesota cap Trump’s first year back in office
Federal agents and officials are increasingly targeting journalists in the state of Minnesota covering widespread protests against the government’s sweeping immigration crackdown. At least six journal...
rsf.org
January 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Russian industrial-scale production of drones has changed the character of the war in Ukraine last year. From 2024 to 2025, drone attacks rose 5x, from 11,000 to 55,000.

www.kyiv-dialogue.org/en/news/news...
January 21, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network launches campaign on Greenland dispute, claims Zelensky ready to send troops to fight against the U.S.
theins.ru/en/news/288644
Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network launches campaign on Greenland dispute, claims Zelensky ready to send troops to fight against the U.S.
The Kremlin-linked online bot network known as “Matryoshka” has launched a disinformation campaign focused on the escalating dispute over Greenland, according to researchers from the Bot Blocker proje...
theins.ru
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Das polnische Verteidigungsministerium strebt offenbar im Rahmen eines neuen Militärplans bis 2039 eine Truppenstärke von 500.000 Soldaten an und der Entwicklung einer Abschreckungsfähigkeit durch „Punishment“ und „Denial“.

www.hartpunkt.de/abschreckung...
Abschreckung durch „Punishment“ und „Denial“ – Polen will Streitkräfte auf 500.000 Soldaten erhöhen
Laut einem Bericht der polnischen Nachrichtenagentur PAP strebt das polnische Verteidigungsministerium im Rahmen eines neuen Militärplans bis 2039 eine Truppenstärke von 500.000 Soldaten an und die En...
www.hartpunkt.de
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
U.S. Stocks Post Biggest Drop in Months as Tensions Over Greenland Mount
Stocks Post Biggest Drop in Months as Tensions Over Greenland Mount
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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The US plans to reduce the number of personnel it stationed within several key NATO command centers, a move that could intensify concerns in Europe about Washington's commitment to the alliance, three sources familiar with the matter said this week reut.rs/4bEPZUj
US to cut roughly 200 NATO positions, sources say
The United States plans to reduce the number of personnel it has stationed within several key NATO command centers, a move that could intensify concerns in Europe about Washington's commitment to the ...
reut.rs
January 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Amazing moment on French TV. A French judge explains how Trump sent people from the US Embassy basically trying to intimidate her during Le Pen's trial for embezzlement - something they've done to other judges around the world.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Der US-Präsident bestimmt schon jetzt das Treffen in Davos, dabei redet er dort erst morgen. (Sein Finanzminister bereitet schon mal vor: "Bessent insisted, meanwhile, that America’s relations with Europe “have never been closer” and urged trading partners to “take a deep breath.”)
Trump's Greenland threats spark outrage and defiance from EU, testing longtime NATO alliances
President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland have strained relations with America's key NATO allies.
apnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Die USA sind gerade freundlich zu ihre Feinden und unverschämt zu ihren Verbündeten, und offenbar macht sich keiner Gedanken darüber, wieso Verbündete dann Verbündete bleiben sollten
January 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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„Trumps Drohung gegen Dänemark ist ein Drama für Polen“ schreibt mein Warschauer Kollege Piotr Buras. www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
Polen: Trumps Drohung gegen Dänemark ist ein Drama für Polen
Polens Sicherheitspolitik baut seit Langem auf die Nato und die USA. Doch nun stürzt Donald Trump das bislang Amerika-treue Land in ein gefährliches Dilemma.
www.zeit.de
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Irgendwie ist die #Bundeswehr mal wieder auf dem Trip "Gehen Sie weiter, hier gibt es nix zu sehen". Wenn 200 Fallschirmjäger mitten in Berlin (!) die Bekämpfung "feindlicher Agenten" (!) üben, sollte der Laden ein bisschen kommunikativer sein. Könnte ja auch schiefgehen.
Bundeswehr übt mit Hubschraubern über Berliner Westen
www.rbb24.de
January 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Wie sieht es eigentlich mit der Arktiserfahrung LTG62 aus? Da müsste es doch einiges geben?
A fanciful scenario entails a French A400M swiftly placing a contingent of our troops in Eastern Greenland to keep a foothold and ensure that the entire island does not fall to the US. Perhaps at Station Nord or Nerleriit Inaat Airport near Ittoqqortoormiit.

aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/armee-d...
French Air Force A400M deployed to Greenland - AGN
The French A400M transport aircraft was certified to operate in Greenland on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Certification of the A400M for ice runway operations was successfully completed after the aircraft pr...
aerospaceglobalnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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President Trump targeted European leaders with a series of social media posts early Tuesday, doubling down on his desire to acquire Greenland as the leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Trump's Greenland Threats Hang Over Davos Summit: Live Updates
nyti.ms
January 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Wird jeden Tag lustiger.
BREAKING Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine and Champagne over France's intentions to decline invitation to join his Board of Peace
January 20, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Okeh....
January 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Berlin, look up at the sky right now
January 19, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Na denn: die Transformation der Autoindustrie. Sind ja auch nur Verbrenner.
French vehicle manufacturer Renault will start building long-range attack drones at its Le Mans and Cléon plants.

Renault will produce up to 600 of the drones per month, with some employees voluntarily transferred from the automotive chassis and motor lines.
January 19, 2026 at 9:24 PM