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@InsiderGeo Macrons kind of been saying this for the last couple of years tho

BREAKING: French President Emmanuel Macron and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen stress the urgent need for a strong, independent Europe, fully capable of defending itself without relying on the U.S. Speaking to DR, Macron highlighted that when the U.S. threatened Denmark over Greenland, France immediately offered troops to protect the territory: "You cannot threaten an ally and a European partner. And yes, we are ready to commit because it is Europe. The Greenland crisis revealed a harsh reality: Europe cannot rely on the U.S. for its own security. Macron stressed that the ongoing war in Iran has already drained U.S. missile stockpiles, limiting America’s ability to fully support its allies in Europe and Ukraine. "Too many countries are dependent on U.S. capabilities and presence" he warned. Europe must build stronger armies, a resilient industrial and innovative base, and the ability to produce advanced defense capabilities on its own soil." Frederiksen echoed Macron, saying that while Denmark remains transatlantic at heart, the world has changed: “The answer is Europe.” The Greenland moment, she added, showed that a united and independent Europe is essential politically, militarily, and diplomatically. The leaders also stressed energy and technological independence. Europe must reduce reliance on foreign oil and gas, control its tech infrastructure, and protect its democracies from external interference. Macron emphasized the importance of safeguarding young people online as part of this independence. Greenland was only the beginning. Between conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, dwindling U.S. support, and rising global pressures, Macron and Frederiksen argue that Europe must take its security and future into its own hands. The message is clear: Europe must be ready to act autonomously, defend its people, and safeguard its values without relying on anyone else. They cited the Greenland crisis in January as a pivotal wake-up call for European unity.

US allies say there is no safe way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the war continues. European powers resist deploying warships, fearing Iranian attacks, and military support plans are still in early stages. Preparations for post-conflict escorts and insurance are ongoing.

@donvitosballchz Agreed, but it works both ways.

@InsiderGeo I think you make fair points but there should be some expectation that she’s also aware of Trump and the directness of western culture and can use that to inform her perception of the statement. Trump says stuff like that to point out how dumb media questions are which they are

People often don’t realize that you can’t talk to Asians the same way you talk to Europeans or Westerners. There’s a cultural expectation that historical context, respect, and subtlety are treated differently what might seem casual or humorous in the West is deeply offensive in Japan, In Japan, context, respect, and subtlety guide almost every interaction. Unlike in many Western countries, where directness is valued, Japanese communication often relies on reading between the lines.

@galincolo Let me repeat: not subhuman, not worse just different culture, different style of politics. That’s the whole point.

@InsiderGeo Relax. In January, at a South Korean diplomatic event, she played the drums to k-pop hits. She's a human being with personality.

@Poppopistheman Visiting another country is a two-way street, you respect the host’s customs, but hosts also meet you halfway. It’s far more nuanced than simply "do as the Romans do" and definitely not Trump-style bluntness.

@InsiderGeo Oh im sorry! I thought she was in my country...🤷‍♂️

My comment on Japan was simple: they don’t see things the way we do, and the way we handle them diplomatically differs from how we deal with others. The PM could take it as a joke or not it depends on perspective. Different styles aren’t better or worse, just cultural. You can’t expect everything to work the same way everywhere (We expect it many times), and even within Japan, regions have their own nuances. Behind all this, a lot depends on how people interact, follow protocol, and how ambassadors handle the subtleties. 😄

2/The case follows last year’s arrests of suspected Chinese spies near military sites, raising concerns about deeper infiltration into Philippine government and defense structures.

1/The suspects were unknowingly recruited via job platforms and used a disguised app for communication. Leaked information included details on Philippine resupply missions in contested waters.

NEW: In the Philippines, three nationals with ties to the military and government admitted involvement in a Chinese espionage operation, leaking classified data on activities in the South China Sea. Authorities are assessing the damage.

The suspects were unknowingly recruited via job platforms, using a disguised app for communication. Leaked data included details on Philippine resupply missions in the South China Sea. The case follows last year’s arrests of Chinese nationals suspected of spying near military sites.

There is a lot of discussion surrounding the supposed F-35 video today picking up the same level of brightness from the airframe as the exhaust. Wanted to compare with some old attempted shootdown video screenshots from the Houthis using Iranian-provided equipment.

That’s why I hate when all of our allies are lumped together as Westerners. It’s not like that each country has its own history, culture, and way of thinking.

4/Golob’s government is pro-Palestine, while his right-wing opponent Janez Janša is more aligned with Israel, French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the EU to mobilize a democratic shield against foreign interference.

BREAKING: Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob has alerted the EU to alleged foreign interference in parliamentary elections. He accuses Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube of running covert operations targeting government officials just days before the vote.

3/Golob has formally requested that the European Commission and the European Centre for Democratic Resilience investigate immediately, calling this incident a critical test of Europe’s ability to protect elections from foreign manipulation.

2/Slovenian intelligence confirmed that Black Cube representatives visited the country four times in the past six months. Officials warn the operation represents a serious hybrid threat to Slovenia’s democracy and the EU as a whole.