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“Did you invite Putin to be a member of the Peace Council?”
Trump: “Yes.”
Reporter: “What about Macron who said he wouldn't join?”
Trump: “Nobody wants him... I'm going to impose a 200% tariff on his wine and he'll join immediately.”
https://x.com/mog_russEN/status/2013579162800308340
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I don't know whether todrnayar wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026 23:34 NOT AI
“Did you invite Putin to be a member of the Peace Council?”
Trump: “Yes.”
Reporter: “What about Macron who said he wouldn't join?”
Trump: “Nobody wants him... I'm going to impose a 200% tariff on his wine and he'll join immediately.”
https://x.com/mog_russEN/status/2013579162800308340
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I am sure Putin will say I will join if you pay the $billion and make me co-chair with higher VETO power (trumping even Trump's veto).
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Being a happy vassal is one thing. Being an unhappy slave is quite another"
The Belgian Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, is likely to become the most quoted politician of the day in Europe today.
https://x.com/SprinterPress/status/2013639160393830744
The Belgian Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, is likely to become the most quoted politician of the day in Europe today.
https://x.com/SprinterPress/status/2013639160393830744
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Russians are not in favour of Denmark retaining control over Greenland. Theoretically they seem more for Greenland Sovereignty. So Russia just said Europe's problems are Europe's problem.
Lavrov: Greenland Not a ‘Natural Part’ of Denmark
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that Greenland is not “a natural part” of Denmark and that the problem of former colonial territories is becoming more acute.
Lavrov: Greenland Not a ‘Natural Part’ of Denmark
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that Greenland is not “a natural part” of Denmark and that the problem of former colonial territories is becoming more acute.
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Merz Calls Germany’s Nuclear Exit A Costly Mistake As Energy Debate Reignites
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-det ... Reignites/
When And How Germany Shut Down Nuclear Power
Germany’s nuclear phase-out began in March 2011, immediately after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan. In a dramatic policy reversal, then-Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany would accelerate its nuclear exit, despite having previously extended reactor lifetimes.
Eight reactors were shut down immediately in 2011, while the remaining plants were placed on a fixed closure timetable. The final three reactors — Isar 2, Emsland and Neckarwestheim 2 — were permanently switched off on 15 April 2023, bringing an end to more than 60 years of nuclear electricity generation in Germany.
The decision was a central pillar of the Energiewende, Germany’s long-term strategy to shift toward renewable energy, cut emissions and move away from both nuclear and fossil fuels.
Why Germany Decided To Abandon Nuclear Energy
The nuclear exit was driven by a mix of safety fears, political pressure and public opinion. Germany has one of the world’s strongest anti-nuclear movements, shaped by the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and reinforced by Fukushima.
Large-scale protests and deep public anxiety made continued nuclear operation politically unacceptable. Successive governments argued that wind and solar power could safely replace nuclear energy while creating a cleaner, decentralized and sustainable power system.
Why Critics Now Say The Decision Backfired
Merz and other critics argue that Germany shut down nuclear power too early, before renewables and storage systems were capable of fully replacing it. Nuclear plants had provided stable, low-carbon baseload electricity, which vanished almost overnight.
As reactors closed, Germany became increasingly dependent on coal and natural gas, particularly Russian gas. This vulnerability was exposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when gas supplies tightened and prices soared, triggering an energy crisis across Europe.
Economic Impact And Rising Energy Costs
Data from energy markets show that the loss of nuclear capacity reduced supply stability, contributing to higher wholesale electricity prices, especially during periods of low wind and solar output.
Germany’s energy-intensive industries — including chemicals, steel and manufacturing — were hit hardest. Some firms cut production, delayed investment or moved operations abroad, citing uncompetitive power prices.
While electricity prices are influenced by multiple factors, economists widely agree that removing nuclear power increased reliance on more expensive fossil fuels during supply shocks.
Environmental And Emissions Consequences
Critics also point to environmental side effects. Several studies show that nuclear shutdowns led to higher coal and gas generation, increasing carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution in certain years.
Merz and other conservatives argue that closing zero-emission nuclear plants while burning more fossil fuels undermined Germany’s climate goals. Supporters of the phase-out counter that emissions will fall in the long term as renewables expand further.
Political Fallout And The Road Ahead
Merz’s remarks highlight a growing political divide. Conservative parties say Germany must at least acknowledge the economic damage caused by the nuclear exit, even if restarting reactors is no longer realistic.
The current government and Green Party leaders insist that reversing the phase-out is impractical, citing dismantling work, legal barriers and public resistance. Germany is instead focusing on renewable expansion, grid upgrades, hydrogen development and energy storage.
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-det ... Reignites/
When And How Germany Shut Down Nuclear Power
Germany’s nuclear phase-out began in March 2011, immediately after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan. In a dramatic policy reversal, then-Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany would accelerate its nuclear exit, despite having previously extended reactor lifetimes.
Eight reactors were shut down immediately in 2011, while the remaining plants were placed on a fixed closure timetable. The final three reactors — Isar 2, Emsland and Neckarwestheim 2 — were permanently switched off on 15 April 2023, bringing an end to more than 60 years of nuclear electricity generation in Germany.
The decision was a central pillar of the Energiewende, Germany’s long-term strategy to shift toward renewable energy, cut emissions and move away from both nuclear and fossil fuels.
Why Germany Decided To Abandon Nuclear Energy
The nuclear exit was driven by a mix of safety fears, political pressure and public opinion. Germany has one of the world’s strongest anti-nuclear movements, shaped by the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and reinforced by Fukushima.
Large-scale protests and deep public anxiety made continued nuclear operation politically unacceptable. Successive governments argued that wind and solar power could safely replace nuclear energy while creating a cleaner, decentralized and sustainable power system.
Why Critics Now Say The Decision Backfired
Merz and other critics argue that Germany shut down nuclear power too early, before renewables and storage systems were capable of fully replacing it. Nuclear plants had provided stable, low-carbon baseload electricity, which vanished almost overnight.
As reactors closed, Germany became increasingly dependent on coal and natural gas, particularly Russian gas. This vulnerability was exposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when gas supplies tightened and prices soared, triggering an energy crisis across Europe.
Economic Impact And Rising Energy Costs
Data from energy markets show that the loss of nuclear capacity reduced supply stability, contributing to higher wholesale electricity prices, especially during periods of low wind and solar output.
Germany’s energy-intensive industries — including chemicals, steel and manufacturing — were hit hardest. Some firms cut production, delayed investment or moved operations abroad, citing uncompetitive power prices.
While electricity prices are influenced by multiple factors, economists widely agree that removing nuclear power increased reliance on more expensive fossil fuels during supply shocks.
Environmental And Emissions Consequences
Critics also point to environmental side effects. Several studies show that nuclear shutdowns led to higher coal and gas generation, increasing carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution in certain years.
Merz and other conservatives argue that closing zero-emission nuclear plants while burning more fossil fuels undermined Germany’s climate goals. Supporters of the phase-out counter that emissions will fall in the long term as renewables expand further.
Political Fallout And The Road Ahead
Merz’s remarks highlight a growing political divide. Conservative parties say Germany must at least acknowledge the economic damage caused by the nuclear exit, even if restarting reactors is no longer realistic.
The current government and Green Party leaders insist that reversing the phase-out is impractical, citing dismantling work, legal barriers and public resistance. Germany is instead focusing on renewable expansion, grid upgrades, hydrogen development and energy storage.
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EU slams the brakes on Trump trade deal over Greenland power play
The European Union is suspending formal approval of a trade deal reached with the United States last summer following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Europe's opposition to his push to acquire Greenland.
Members of the European Parliament voted Wednesday to freeze the agreement Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reached in July 2025 at Trump’s golf club in Turnberry, Scotland. Bernd Lange, chairman of Parliament’s International Trade Committee, said Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland are “undermining the stability and predictability of EU-U.S. trade relations.”
The European Union is suspending formal approval of a trade deal reached with the United States last summer following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Europe's opposition to his push to acquire Greenland.
Members of the European Parliament voted Wednesday to freeze the agreement Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reached in July 2025 at Trump’s golf club in Turnberry, Scotland. Bernd Lange, chairman of Parliament’s International Trade Committee, said Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland are “undermining the stability and predictability of EU-U.S. trade relations.”
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LEAKED: Trump’s MIND-BLOWING Greenland Deal; ‘US To Mimic UK-Style Control Of Cyprus’
A controversial new framework could see the United States control parts of Greenland under a model similar to the UK’s sovereign military bases in Cyprus. Agreed in principle during talks between US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Davos, the proposal would reportedly designate US base zones as American territory, allowing military operations, intelligence activity, and even access to rare earth minerals without Danish approval. While Trump hails the idea as a major national security win, critics warn it amounts to sovereignty by stealth. With Greenlanders skeptical and Europe uneasy, the deal raises explosive questions about power, borders, and control in the Arctic.
A controversial new framework could see the United States control parts of Greenland under a model similar to the UK’s sovereign military bases in Cyprus. Agreed in principle during talks between US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Davos, the proposal would reportedly designate US base zones as American territory, allowing military operations, intelligence activity, and even access to rare earth minerals without Danish approval. While Trump hails the idea as a major national security win, critics warn it amounts to sovereignty by stealth. With Greenlanders skeptical and Europe uneasy, the deal raises explosive questions about power, borders, and control in the Arctic.
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Spineless Europeans! Trump is doing same as what Putin did, but without firing a shot! Europeans are powerless and can just wring their hands in frustration.
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I am not surprised please note that Germany holds a significant portion of its gold reserves in the United States, primarily at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Fed), with recent figures indicating about 37% or around 1,200-1,236 metric tons (worth roughly $113-130 billion) stored there. This arrangement dates back to post-WWII trade surpluses and Cold War security concerns, though recent political tensions have sparked German calls for greater access and potential repatriation, with a large part of Germany's total reserves (around 3,352 tons) now stored domestically in Frankfurt.