Willkommen to Germany’s ‘super election year.’ Here’s what to expect. A series of state elections between March and September could see gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany, further challenging Germany’s centrist parties.

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Wait — IRGC control of the country was the plan?!?

It is notable that Andrew has been arrested for "misconduct in public office", which is precisely what the US Supreme Court decided no American president can ever be charged with.

The UK and Trump's National Security Strategy Europe will require new leadership as the US tilts from law to power.

Europe will require new leadership as the US tilts from law to power. Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Peter Alan Dutton.

“he believes that it’s wrong—“objectively unnecessary and almost wicked”—to station armed soldiers on street corners as props in the deterrence of crime. “I love my country and I love the Army,” he said, “but this is not what I signed up to do.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shooting a skyhook over Dave Cowens.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “We have learnt something in the past days and weeks. When Europe is not divided, when we stand together, and when we are clear and strong also in our willingness to stand for ourselves, the results will show.”

The Greenland Episode Must Be a Lesson for Europe and NATO They cannot return to the comforts of asymmetric reliance, dressed up as partnership.

The United States' pursuit of Greenland threatens trust in the NATO alliance.

@sophiabesch.bsky.social analyzes President Trump’s motivations and the responses from European leaders: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

The Greenland Episode Must Be a Lesson for Europe and NATO They cannot return to the comforts of asymmetric reliance, dressed up as partnership.

This text by @sophiabesch.bsky.social is well worth your time. Very good analysis, superbly written.

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Shameful and destructive

Former Nato chief attacks Trump’s ‘gangster’ talk on Greenland Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US president is using island as a ‘weapon of mass distraction’ from real threats such as Russia’s war in Ukraine

As Rasmussen says:
“the world’s attention is now focused on something that does not represent a threat — namely Greenland, a friendly ally of the US — instead of focusing on what should be the focal point right now: namely, how can we force Putin to the negotiation table in Ukraine?”

Merz Aims to Improve Coordination, Shore up Party Support with Chancellery Shakeup In office just eight months, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has replaced his once closest aide as part of an effort to demonstrate his focus on economic reform, improve coordination between …

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Hope you’re having a nice advent

Behind the Commentary: My Notes on Trump’s East Wing Massacre As you may have seen, I’ve been making the rounds on Trump’s unpermited destruction of the East Wing in favor of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that will dwarf the White House.

Via @alexiscoe.bsky.social: Read the whole thing.

"Secret Service security redesigns, National Park Service preservation reviews, and GSA permitting...

It will cost more to heat, light, decorate, and secure. Every chandelier adds to the taxpayer’s bill."
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What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed

If you read nothing else today, I pray that you will read every word of this necessary, powerful, and much-needed piece by @nhannahjones.bsky.social.

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Interesting discussion
- Coates is great. The biggest question I have for you is aren’t you dismissing all those Democratic activists in red states and districts? They’re doing the hardest work and maybe it would be good to focus on those activists who are having any degree of success?

Germany's Merz criticises US' fundamental shift from following rules German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised the United States on Friday for no longer following the rules, part of what he called a fundamental shift in Europe's transatlantic partner.

1/This is Transatlantic leadership! In historic move, German Chancellor Merz calls out US: “democracy is under pressure, freedom of expression is being questioned, and the independence of the judiciary is being repressed“.
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I’m a DC police officer. Here’s what Trump’s takeover is really about. The federal occupation is terrorizing citizens, wasting taxpayer dollars, and actively making local law enforcement’s jobs harder.

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Underpriced for the German elections is the scenario that BSW collapses and only four parties make it into the Bundestag, CDU/CSU, AgD, SPD and Greens. This scenario alone could drive voters away from the smaller parties.