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The usual two weeks ended in another TACO moment (thankfully)

Trump has no idea where to strike, what to hit and mainly why doing it BEFORE even starting the negotiations.
Let aside they still don't have enough forces in place to do it without risks.
Why the U.S. Hasn’t Yet Struck Iran
Diplomacy meets The Art of the Deal.
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Let's hope all this not loving Trump will translate in a spring towards an Europe independence from the US
February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Facts vs propaganda.
The US is so afraid of Europe is trying everything to dismantle it, with the only result of making EU stronger
EU foreign policy chief criticises ‘fashionable euro-bashing’ by US
Kaja Kallas says other countries ‘look up to us’ and rejects idea Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

This is a good boost for Europe. It only makes sense our money won't go to so called allies outside Europe
EU leaders agree to move ahead with ‘Buy European’ policy
Ursula von der Leyen promises action plan to boost and protect sectors including defence, AI and clean tech
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Part of the deal is the "buy Made in Europe first" agreement.
EU countries seal deal on €90bn loan for Ukraine funded by joint debt
Under the special loan, Ukraine will receive €30 billion to support its budgetary needs and €60 billion to purchase weapons and ammunition. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The global human rights system is in peril. Under relentless pressure from US President Donald Trump, and persistently undermined by China and Russia
www.hrw.org/world-report...
World Report 2026
World Report 2026, Human Rights Watch’s 36th annual review of human rights practices and trends around the globe, reviews developments in more than 100 countries.
www.hrw.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Will he then force them to settle and pay?
Donald Trump sues IRS and US Treasury over leaked tax documents
The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.
www.bbc.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

After Russia, Europe is planning to get rid of the US gas dependency as well.
Europe's offshore wind pact is a hedge against US gas reliance
European countries have agreed to jointly develop a vast offshore wind network, marking a pivotal step in the region's push to both trim its dependence on U.S. natural gas imports and tackle rising re...
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM
www.forbes.com/sites/sofiac...
It's just common sense. If you have some sense of morality you don't want to be associated with Trump
Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony Premiere From Kennedy Center
The composer said the values of the Kennedy Center under President Trump’s leadership conflict with the message of his Lincoln-themed Symphony No. 15.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:41 PM
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
As predicted, Trump plan to control the US with force and finalise his masterplan is moving along.
Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after protests
His statement came just hours after a man was shot in the leg by federal law enforcement.
www.politico.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
It seems the US is not really welcome in Venezuela.
Kidnapping Maduro didn't actually helped the population.

www.dagens.com/world/americ...
Americans in Venezuela Advised to Head Home Fast
Venezuela has been facing serious problems for years. Political instability, economic collapse, and shortages of basic goods have made life difficult for everyone.
www.dagens.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
www.reuters.com/world/uk-ger...
Perhaps it's time to have an EU led mission to patrol the Greenland water from any possible threat.
UK, Germany discuss NATO forces in Greenland to calm US threat, Bloomberg News reports
A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent is serious about Arc...
www.reuters.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
There is a good documentary on Netflix about the rise and fall off Hitler and the Nazi.

Spotting the same trajectory the US is in with Trump is so easy that it's shocking how the Americans can't understand what's happening
January 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Happy new year from Dublin
January 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Finally something good from Meloni
December 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Just for the few of you who didn't yet realise why Venezuela is so important to Trump
youtu.be/Pgwny1BiCYk?...
The real reason Venezuela matters
YouTube video by Sky News
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December 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM