This is the perrect metaphor for Germany and its military. First the incorrectly identified a US drone and tried to shoot it down. Since its missiles misfired they fell into the sea. It appears that the German navy had previously released information that the ship had destroyed two enemy drones. Better yet, it has been discoverd that the munitions the frigate uses is no longer being produced and will soon run out. Welcome to today’s Germany.
Corruption
Politico: France’s Commission pick Sylvie Goulard rejected by Parliament
When one reads an article like this, one can only ask: Why, oh why, do Europeans put up with the anti-democratic, neo-liberal, corrupt institution? Government should be taken “in house” again. Read here
EU politics
France 24: UN calls for probe into ‘excessive’ force by French police at Yellow Vest protests
Odd that this did not come from the EU. The UN human rights chief called Wednesday for a “full investigation” into the possible excessive use of force by French police during the “yellow vest” demonstrations. […]
Geopolitics
Omran Shroufi – It’s No Surprise That Tommy Robinson Loves Israel
‘Visiting Israel, British far-right activist Tommy Robinson claimed that he had understood the dangers of anti-Jewish hatred. For Europe’s anti-immigration politicians, boasting about fighting antisemitism has become an alibi for rampant Islamophobia.’ In Jacobin. Read […]
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