Germany
— Germany clashes with Washington after the AfD was labelled a confirmed extremist threat. A Secretary of State’s outburst prompted Berlin to assert its constitutional duty to combat right-wing radicalism.
JD Vance
JD Vance, the 50th Vice President of the United States under President Donald Trump (2020–2024). A member of the Republican Party, he represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 2023 to 2025.
Trump 2.0
— Donald Trump embraces the ceremonial aspects of a head of state but avoids core governing responsibilities, relying heavily on executive orders and delegating authority to figures such as Elon Musk — drawing comparisons more closely to monarchical rule than to democratic leadership.
Signal Leaked Messages
— The Atlantic exposed Trump officials’ false denials by publishing new leaked messages showing real-time U.S. strike plans on Yemen, revealing a serious security lapse and contradicting official claims.
Greenland-US Relationship
— J.D. Vance’s Greenland visit sparks outrage, fuelling fears of U.S. dominance amid Trump’s renewed territorial ambitions. Economic dependency underscores Greenland’s delicate path towards independence and strategic autonomy.
Signal Leaked Messages
— A leaked U.S. war chat reveals senior U.S. officials’ contempt for Europe’s role in Middle East security, mocking European naval defence shortcomings, demanding financial compensation, and exposing deep transatlantic divisions as Washington grows weary of bearing the cost of European security.
Trump-Zelensky Clash
— The heated Oval Office clash between Zelensky and Trump has unified Ukrainians, exposing shifting U.S. policy under Trump. With U.S. support wavering, Ukraine increasingly turns to Europe for backing.
Trump-Zelensky Clash
— A fiery Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky led to a diplomatic rift, with Europe rallying behind Ukraine as the U.S. considers halting military aid, reshaping transatlantic alliances.
European Security
— European leaders face a seismic shift as US support wanes. Trump’s unilateralism, Ukraine war talks excluding Europe, and efforts to divide the EU demand urgent European unity to safeguard security and sovereignty.
US Politics
— Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet selection prioritises loyalty over expertise, featuring controversial figures linked to divisive rhetoric, legal investigations, and potential conflicts of interest, sparking debate over governance suitability and policy implications.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric highlights racial beliefs that support white dominance, portraying opponents’ race as defining their character. His ideology normalises white superiority and defends whiteness against perceived cultural dilution.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The Texas fracking billionaire wants to rewrite the U.S. Constitution to advance climate denial and other far-right priorities.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The vice-presidential debate was civil but uneventful. Gov. Tim Walz stumbled initially but gained momentum on abortion, while Sen. J.D. Vance deflected on key questions. Ultimately, the debate ended inconclusively.
2024 US Presidential Election
— JD Vance’s vice-presidential candidacy has spotlighted his Catholic beliefs, which align with Catholic Integralism — a view integrating spiritual and worldly aspects with religious values guiding policies which critics argue are unworkable and conflict with broader religious freedoms.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s pick of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as running mate could shift US focus from Europe to China, sparking European fears of diminished American support. Vance’s stance might weaken transatlantic security ties.
COMMENT
— The Republican National Convention has signalled the Republican Party’s departure from committing to peaceful power transfer between presidents. It embraces the myths of the 2020 election being “stolen,” vows vengeance, and might soon deny ever losing any elections.
