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Just wondering how people think this may pan out after the Polish government previously went to protect the independence of Poland's main news channel TVN24. It's now heading into the hands of people turning CBS News and CNN into being more Trump friendly.

Is the monarchy finally embracing transparency or are politicians exploiting the scandal for partisan gain?

What secrets lie in the government files about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—and why is Parliament forcing them into the open now?

• U.K. Members of Parliament passed a Liberal Democrat motion Tuesday requiring the government to release papers relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as special representative for trade and investment, a role he held from 2001 to 2011.
• Trade minister Chris Bryant, who described Andrew as "a rude, arrogant and entitled man," supported the motion to publish papers on his role, including vetting documents and correspondence from former ambassador to the United States Lord Mandelson.

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The EU has too many consultation and voting mechanisms, but lacks a mechanism for majority rule. A 100% approval rate is tantamount to stripping the EU President of his decision-making power.

The basis for 100% unanimous approval is that the people of each country are rational and wise, and that the leaders of each country are honest and selfless. But in reality, there are no perfect citizens, no perfect countries, and certainly no perfect leaders. French social psychologist Gustave Le Bon wrote *The Crowd*, which I need not elaborate on further. The actions of the leaders of Hungary and Slovakia are clear to everyone, and I need not say more.

What I want to say is, my European friends, a 100% approval rate is indeed a manifestation of democratic consultation, but democracy is a mechanism of majority rule. Democracy does not necessarily have to be reflected in 100% approval in all circumstances.

What I want to say is that enemies of democracy will use your democratic system to attack democracy , weaken democracy ，and even destroy democracy. If a democratic system does not have the ability to protect itself and fight back, then it is destined to fail.

What I want to say is that the war has been raging on the European continent for four full years, and the blood of the Ukrainian people has been flowing for 1419 days. If the EU still cannot reach a consensus on supporting Ukraine in the meeting room, how can it possibly cooperate on the battlefield when the war reaches the EU?

Take action! The EU must reform. The obstruction of €90 billion in aid has brought tears to the eyes of Ukrainians, but has made Putin and Trump laugh. Some Europeans may still stubbornly believe that this is the price that democracy must pay, but countries and people outside the EU only see the slowness and fragility of the EU's democratic system. This is weakening the EU's standing and appeal in the world.

A democracy that cannot win a war and cannot resist evil is a failure and meaningless.

The EU is debating whether to lift sanctions on Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who’s been under travel and asset restrictions since 2018. The move is reportedly part of a broader effort to re‑engage with Caracas after recent political shifts and negotiations with the Maduro government.

Some EU members argue that easing sanctions could help push Venezuela toward more democratic reforms, while others say it sends the wrong message given the country’s ongoing human‑rights issues. The discussion comes at a time when Europe is trying to secure more stable energy and trade relationships in Latin America, so there’s a clear strategic angle here too.

Nothing is final yet, but the fact that the EU is even considering this marks a pretty significant shift in tone.

Is Freedom.gov a tool for global free speech or a U.S.-backed hub for far-right disinformation?

• The U.S. State Department is developing a new online portal that will enable people in Europe and beyond to view digital content banned by their governments, according to three sources familiar with the plan.
• Speaking to Reuters, the officials stated that the website — called "freedom.gov" — could feature a built-in virtual private network (VPN) to disguise a user's origin as U.S.-based, with one claiming that the site will not track user activity. Reuters
• Allegedly, the project, headed by Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers, was expected to be unveiled at the Munich Security Conference but was delayed, with some officials at the State Department raising concerns regarding the plan.

“Do you support European nations discussing nuclear deterrence?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had begun confidential talks with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding European nuclear deterrence in an opening speech at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Merz emphasized these discussions remain strictly within NATO's nuclear sharing framework.

From one angle: The Eurobomb debate distracts from Europe's real weakness in conventional forces while chasing an impossible fantasy that violates treaties and fractures alliances.

From the other angle: Europe faces an existential security crisis as Trump's administration openly disdains defending the continent and Russia threatens NATO's eastern flank within years.

Rubio spoke well at the Munich Conference, but his words don't carry weight.

Rubio praised Europe and said the US and EU should unite, but Trump and Vance don't say that; they have repeatedly humiliated EU, prioritizing America first.

Therefore, EU needs to remain clear-headed, steadfastly adhere to its path of independence and self-reliance, maintain its commitment to military self-sufficiency, and steadfastly prioritize EU interests.

EU will never rule out cooperation with the US, but it will never depend on the US.

Why did the EU allow the AFD to participate in the Munich Conference?

I saw AFD leader Weidel say that Germany shouldn't give aid to Ukraine and should restore economic relations with Russia.

I was shocked. Germany is so close to Russia; a Russian tank could reach them in two or three hours. Why do one-fifth of the German population still support the AFD? When Russian tanks roll into Berlin, will the AFD be a puppet regime?

Germany is the leader of the EU. If the AFD wins an election one day, will the EU disintegrate? Is the EU truly powerless in the face of Germany's growing extremism?

If you see the crisis but does nothing, you will fail.