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TV and radio journalist @Phoenix_de, @DLF, @WDR. Own views, RT interesting articles. RT is not an endorsement #FBPA, #FBPE, #FBPPR #RejoinEU #FBR #JohnsonOut
Jun 12, 2021 7 tweets 2 min read
The mood at the G-7 summit is deteriorating as the Northern Ireland Protocol casts a long shadow. Johnson has suggested to EU leaders that the search for compromise should continue, while EU leaders say there is nothing to compromise on, the protocol must be implemented fully Johnson is getting a lesson in international relations at the G-7 in Cornwall. US and EU leaders are demonstrating a scant regard for Johnson and do not trust him to uphold treaties or international law. There is a lot of pushback against the UK. Global Britain just hit the wall
Apr 5, 2019 9 tweets 3 min read
Breaking: German TV ZDF reveals Russian plans to influence far right AfD and control its MPs. Russian intelligence is attempting to undermine Western democracy. Goal is to get anti-EU parties elected to European Parliament Two obvious questions: which British MPs and parties are accepting donations in exchange for influence from Russian oligarchs aligned with Putin? Why is Putin opposed to a second referendum? What he is now trying to do in Germany has already worked in UK
Feb 22, 2019 6 tweets 3 min read
Diplomatic sources: the #Corbyn visit to Brussels was a waste of time because he wants a) a general election b) a new deal featuring a customs union for which there is no time and he does not have a majority in the Commons. The visit left EU officials shaking their heads The May visit also left EU officials shaking their heads in disbelief. May spoke of progress, Juncker was pessimistic that a no deal #Brexit could be averted. EU officials do not believe the WA will get a majority in the Commons