The face of war is changing dramatically as cyber and electronic attacks become increasingly commonplace, and so must our allies’ understanding of defense. Of NATO 28’s member states, only five meet the goal – German defense spending is just 1,2% of GDP. President Trump has a point: NATO’s economics are clearly not working out, and this is undermining the alliance….
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MP laments EU “toxic for Italy”
Lega economy wizard Claudio Borghi said that Italy should consider leaving the European Union if the bloc does not change radically following European elections. in May. Quit EU if toxic after elections-Borghi. European elections 'last chance to change bloc' says League MP https://t.co/oykEkTMGTw — Ansa English News (@ansa_english) February 15, 2019 “I think that this is…
Starbatty MEP: get off your high horse!
Joachim STARBATTY MEP (Germany, ECR) criticised Chancellor Merkel silence, while no-deal Brexit “catastrophe” is looming. It is impossible to leave under WTO rules, he said. “Nigel Farage is not an economist, he does not understand what he is talking about”. The deal is imperative MEP added, otherwise huge damages to economies are inevitable. “We have…
Macron-Merkel Aachen Treaty controversy
French President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel signed a friendship treaty in Aachen (Germany). The document is designed to deepen the Franco-German alliance, lift it up to a “new level” with a purpose of improving lives of citizens in both countries. The treaty was signed in the German city of Aachen, the legendary capital of…
Germany hints EU might reopen Brexit talks
German Federal minister of Foreign affairs Heiko Maas said a discussion should be held on whether to re-open the draft Article 50 deal for Britain’s departure from the European Union, but on condition of the EU member-states unanimity on the issue. (Image above: Frankfurt). Germany's Maas: We need to talk about reopening the Brexit accord…
Berlin polar bear cub to enter stage soon
Germany‘s oldest zoo, which maintains to the world’s largest variety of species in captivity, welcomed an adorable polar bear cub, which is expected to bring a commercial success, and restore the flow of visitors after loss of Knut ( 5.12. 2006 – 19.03 2011) bear celebrity (pictured). TOO CUTE: Berlin Zoo welcomes polar bear cub…
Salvini refuses smuggled migrants reception
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has reiterated his refusal to NGO-run illegal migrant-rescue ships to dock. The League leader was commenting amid concern about 49 asylum seekers saved in the Mediterranean by German NGOs Sea-Watch and Sea Eye who have not been allocated a port of safety amid a standoff. 17th day at sea.On board of…
EU refuses to renegotiate Brexit deal
German and other European Union member-states ministers told Britain their draft Brexit agreement could not be renegotiated. No renegotiation of Brexit deal: German minister https://t.co/OJ8HVPtjIh pic.twitter.com/8JegiQ0crP — Reuters (@Reuters) November 19, 2018 British Prime Minister Theresa May is attempting to keep the last week’s deal alive and push it through the UK parliament amid criticism…
ALERT: Hostage operation in #Cologne
German police asked to avoid the area of the central railroad station in the city of #Cologne, Germany. At present there is a perimeter in the surrounding streets, and the passengers are evacuated. Witnesses report hearing some shots. Police also call for following their advice transmitted via different media, including Twitter. #Cologne : Une prise…
Italy to close airports for illegal migrants returns
Italy will close its airports to unauthorised planes carrying migrants from Germany, Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said, stirring up a dispute between the EU members over responsibility for illegals, who apply for asylum. Se qualcuno, a Berlino o a Bruxelles, pensa di scaricare in Italia decine di immigrati con dei voli charter non autorizzati, sappia…
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