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Ever thought about how films shape our world and bring us together? They do more than entertain; they convey values and build national identity. Let's invest in the European film industry and celebrate its achievements at the European Film Awards

https://www.europeanfilmawards.eu/ (there's a link to subscribe at the bottom)

Trump’s new “Board of Peace” is shaping up to be a billion‑dollar alternative to the UN. Invitations sent to world leaders offer three‑year seats—or permanent membership for those who pay $1B—on a body with a global mandate far beyond Gaza.

"BREAKING: Trump says he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1; tariff rate will increase to 25% starting June 1 until deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland is completed"

https://x.com/i/status/2012563178400391534

"BREAKING: Trump says he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1; tariff rate will increase to 25% starting June 1 until deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland is completed"

https://x.com/i/status/2012563178400391534

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/56645967

Everything is there...

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy This document quietly normalizes a major shift in global order:

• Tariffs as coercion – trade is openly treated as a weapon. Market access becomes conditional and reversible.
• Technology with strings attached – access to U.S. tech, AI, capital and standards depends on political loyalty. “Think twice before buying American” is the implicit message.
• NATO as a transaction – security guarantees are no longer assumed; they’re earned (5% GDP, alignment, burden-sharing).
• Europe as a problem to be fixed – described as demographically, culturally and politically weakened, with the U.S. pushing for a fast Ukraine peace mainly to stabilize Europe and reset relations with Russia.
• Preemptive force normalized – strikes and “surgical” military action are framed as standard policy tools, not last resorts.
• Most alarming: the U.S. openly claims the right to block other great powers, force political choices, and intervene to enforce spheres of influence – essentially the logic used by Russia and China, just stated upfront and not yet fully executed.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/56645967

Everything is there...

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy This document quietly normalizes a major shift in global order:

• Tariffs as coercion – trade is openly treated as a weapon. Market access becomes conditional and reversible.
• Technology with strings attached – access to U.S. tech, AI, capital and standards depends on political loyalty. “Think twice before buying American” is the implicit message.
• NATO as a transaction – security guarantees are no longer assumed; they’re earned (5% GDP, alignment, burden-sharing).
• Europe as a problem to be fixed – described as demographically, culturally and politically weakened, with the U.S. pushing for a fast Ukraine peace mainly to stabilize Europe and reset relations with Russia.
• Preemptive force normalized – strikes and “surgical” military action are framed as standard policy tools, not last resorts.
• Most alarming: the U.S. openly claims the right to block other great powers, force political choices, and intervene to enforce spheres of influence – essentially the logic used by Russia and China, just stated upfront and not yet fully executed.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf

Everything is there...

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy This document quietly normalizes a major shift in global order:

• Tariffs as coercion – trade is openly treated as a weapon. Market access becomes conditional and reversible.
• Technology with strings attached – access to U.S. tech, AI, capital and standards depends on political loyalty. “Think twice before buying American” is the implicit message.
• NATO as a transaction – security guarantees are no longer assumed; they’re earned (5% GDP, alignment, burden-sharing).
• Europe as a problem to be fixed – described as demographically, culturally and politically weakened, with the U.S. pushing for a fast Ukraine peace mainly to stabilize Europe and reset relations with Russia.
• Preemptive force normalized – strikes and “surgical” military action are framed as standard policy tools, not last resorts.
• Most alarming: the U.S. openly claims the right to block other great powers, force political choices, and intervene to enforce spheres of influence – essentially the logic used by Russia and China, just stated upfront and not yet fully executed.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf