Polish PM Donald Tusk, speaking before his flight to London for the European Ukraine summit:
“500 million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to defend them against 140 million Russians. [...] Europe today lacks the belief that we are truly a global force.”
“500 million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to defend them against 140 million Russians. [...] Europe today lacks the belief that we are truly a global force.”
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As of July 4th 2025 the USA celebrates year 249
We can see it happen in real time!
Though, I will wait to see if some of today's european citizens which are not native, will actually feel europeans enough to fight for it, alongside natives.
Will they away? Or fight alongside europeans?
Europe needs to step up.
Starmer, please borrow the 0.7% GDP right now to move defence spending to 3%. Now.
That will grow the economy by 0.5% (we need growth) so increase debt by 0.2%.
Do it now. Do it for ten years. Get on and do it.
Russia - run home!
The Russians, already a paranoid nation, will tear themselves apart.
Let's wait and see whether Friedrich Merz has the stature to make Europe actually show strength and courage.
Und die MAGA loving Union?