Die EuropĂ€ische Union wurde auf der Grundlage von Versprechen von Frieden, Freiheit, Wohlstand und strategischer Autonomie gegrĂŒndet. WofĂŒr steht sie heute? Krieg, Zensur, Autoritarismus, wirtschaftliche Stagnation, wenn nicht gar regelrechte Deindustrialisierung und geopolitische Unterwerfung unter Washingtons Diktat. Der britisch-italienische Publizist Thomas Fazi argumentiert, dass der gesamte Prozess der europĂ€ischen Integration, selbst in seinen VorlĂ€uferformen vor der EU, in erster Linie nicht als wirtschaftliches, sondern als politisches Projekt verstanden werden sollte: als ein Projekt, das darauf abzielte, die Massendemokratie zu entmachten, die die Eliten seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg einzudĂ€mmen versucht hatten. Dieser Prozess erreichte mit der Unterzeichnung des Maastricht-Vertrags einen Wendepunkt, der den Neoliberalismus effektiv in das GefĂŒge der EuropĂ€ischen Union einbettete. Auf diese Weise wurden die Mitgliedstaaten in so etwas wie Kolonien von BrĂŒssel und Frankfurt verwandelt.
Archiv: United States of America (USA)
âThe truth is Cuba has already fallenâ: the United Statesâ strategy to subdue the island
(October 2, 2026)
âThe president says anything and Marco Rubio finds himself in a very difficult position to react to what he says,â says Andy GĂłmez, the former director of the Cuban and Cuban American Studies Institute at the University of Miami, who helped shape a policy proposal for U.S.-Cuba relations in the Obama era. âThe scene is like a soap opera, a soap opera lived every day in Miami and in Cuba. There is a major global problem with the war with Iran, for which no solution is in sight; so Cuba has had to wait.â
We Are All Living at the Mercy of Donald Trumpâs Brain
(August 18, 2026)
And in truth, whatever happens as far as Iran is concerned (or for that matter Greenland) by the time this piece appears, who among us wonât have long known that, with such a president, we simply couldnât be in a stranger, more happenstantial, less predictable universe? For all I (we) know, by the time it comes out or anytime thereafter, âourâ president could be doing more or less anything, including, say, kidnapping the first secretary of the communist party and leader of Cuba, Miguel DĂaz-Canel BermĂșdez. After all, if he could do so for Venezuelaâs leader, why not Cubaâs?
The truth is that Donald Trumpâs brain, returned to the White House by 49.8% of American voters in 2024, should make us all anxious (even them). At any moment, any thought might enter it and the next thing you know… well, unfortunately, you already do know that, whatever it might be, weâre not likely to know until it smacks us all in the face!
Trump suggests letting Iran âtake outâ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally
Trump said he wanted to âsee a tremendous victoryâ in the November election, ââcause it verifies all the things we did. And again, remember, with the war itâs just artificial, itâs a little bit high.â
âItâs a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe,â he continued. âThey can take out a city, let âem take out Los Angeles, let âem take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay.â
The crowd cheered.
Nearly 240 dead in this illegal campaign of extrajudicial killings, i.e., murder at sea. Where is Congress to stop the horror?
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âMore Performative Killing at Seaâ: Another Trump Boat Strike Leaves 4 Dead
Citing a federal memo that it aims to keep concealed from the public, the Trump administration claims to be at war with drug cartels and that the killings in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are justified. Legal experts and human rights advocates argue the bombings are at least war crimes, if not outright murder.
Sundayâs strike was the administrationâs first confirmed boat bombing since Ben Saul, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, said last month that even if the targeted vessels were engaged in drug trafficking, there are no âinternational legal rights to unilaterally use military forceâ to counter cartels.
Europas Rechte leckt Trump die Stiefel
Es zeigt sich: Immer wieder haben sich gerade jene Parteien, die behaupten, die Nation an die erste Stelle setzen zu wollen, als die eifrigsten VerrÀter der Interessen ihres eigenen Volkes erwiesen. Sich mit Trump und Netanjahu gut zu stellen, scheint schlichtweg wichtiger.
In diesem Sinne kuschelt sich die radikale Rechte auch eng an das liberal-konservative Establishment in den europĂ€ischen Institutionen. TatsĂ€chlich hat sich die einstige Kluft zwischen diesen beiden Fraktionen seit Jahren stetig verringert. Die jĂŒngsten Kriegshandlungen in Nahost machen diese AnnĂ€herung noch deutlicher sichtbar. Beide Seiten sind nur allzu gerne bereit, ihre Rolle als Untergebene in der globalen Hierarchie zu spielen.
U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
(Septemnber 26, 2026)
Washington â The U.S. Army Reserve is examining whether it can provide the military‘s Southern Command with police forces, medical personnel and other support units within the next four months, according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
Though the message makes no reference to Cuba, the request is for continued military planning aimed at Cuba, according to multiple U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
New reports show deadly side of U.S. policies against Cuba
(September 30, 2026)
Recent comprehensive reports provide information about the origins, substance, methods, objectives, and impact of U.S. measures against Cuba, the economic blockade, in particular.
Two of them appear with support from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), and Cubaâs Foreign Ministry produced two more. Finally, the United Nationsâ Human Rights Council on Sept. 8 heard Special Rapporteur Alena Douhanâs report on âUnilateral Coercive Measures.â
US Coast Guard says it seized ships with thousands of gallons of oil destined for Cuba
(October 2, 2026)
„The high seas are not a sanctuary for lawlessness,“ said Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard. „Dark fleet actors who employ deceptive tactics to engage in illicit activities will not evade justice. The Coast Guard is bringing every capability to bear to interdict these vessels and uphold international law.“
Crowley-Godlewski: Lowering costs for working families.
The Plan.
One goal: make Wisconsin work for every family. David Crowley‘s plan tackles the real costs crushing working people â housing, energy, childcare, and healthcare â with modern solutions that create jobs and deliver opportunity in every zip code.
Tina is Fighting for Oregon
Tina began her career advocating for families in need, and now, as Oregonâs Governor, she still carries that value of service. She is focused on tackling the stateâs biggest challenges and building a better future for Oregonians.
Cindy Holscher for Governor
Cindy will always stand up to greedy corporations, billionaires, and the corporate politicians who put them first â and always fight for our kids, our seniors, our veterans, and our farmers.
Chris Pappas – U.S. Senate
Chris Pappas is grounded in the people, places, and values of New Hampshire.
Born and raised in the Granite State, Chris is a product of Manchester public schools and a small business owner. From helping run his familyâs restaurant to delivering real results in Congress, he knows the true meaning of service.
Chris understands that the system is rigged against hardworking Granite Staters, which is why heâs fighting back. Chris will work with anyone to help Granite Staters get ahead, and he will take on anyone to do whatâs best for New Hampshire.
Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate
In 2015, Peggy was elected to the state legislature, where she led Democrats on child care issues and engaged her colleagues to form the POCI (People of Color and Indigenous) Caucus. During the 2017-18 session, when her party was in the minority, Peggy was one of only two DFLers to successfully chief author a bill that became law. Since becoming Minnesotaâs Lieutenant Governor in 2019, Peggy has made a difference for families. She helped pass Minnesotaâs paid family and medical leave program into law and make investments in education, healthcare, and housing. Sheâs helping support our family farms and small businesses and is leading the fight to make sure abortion stays legal in Minnesota.
Now, Peggy is running for Senate to stop Donald Trump and the billionaires ransacking our government from making it harder for families, like the one she grew up in, to have a fair shot. At a time when Washington is more rigged than ever, Peggy will be a Senator who has the guts to take on our toughest fights and win for Minnesota families.
Abdul for U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed wasnât supposed to be a politician. He studied to be a doctor, but realized it was our broken politics that was making people sick. Abdul has dedicated his career to building government agencies that actually work for Michiganders. He is running for the U.S. Senate because he believes life in America shouldnât be this hard, and as your Senator, Abdul will fight to build a government that works for you, not Elon Musk, Donald Trump, or their billionaire friends.
Ossoff – U.S. Senate
Jon has built a reputation as a legislative workhorse and a relentless investigator exposing corruption and abuses of power. He has consistently delivered for Georgiaâfighting to cap insulin costs for seniors at $35 a month, lower housing costs, upgrade health care for pregnant women, babies, and children, and crack down on the online exploitation of children.
GOP in Striking Distance of Flipping 7 States Despite Trumpâs Low Approval
(October 2, 2026)
Four Senate races and three gubernatorial races present flip opportunities for Republicans in this year‘s midterms. Those include the Senate races in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire, as well as the governorâs races in Kansas, Oregon and Wisconsin.
12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
(September 9, 2026)
Washington â The key contests that will determine who wins control of the Senate are now set for the fall midterm elections, as the 2026 primary season wraps up.
Pentagon Announces Plan To Launch âAutonomous Warfare Commandâ To Leverage âSuper Intelligenceâ In Warfare
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced plans to create a new four-star combatant command to leverage AI in warfare. During a âState of the Forceâ address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth said the Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM) would be tasked with scaling âautonomous and robotic capabilities across the Joint Force in the fastest peacetime shift in modern military history.â
The Pentagon intends to launch AUTOWARCOM by October 2027, but it will need to secure Congressional approval to do so. If approved, AUTOWARCOM will become the militaryâs 12th combatant command. The last new command was US Space Command, launched in 2019 under the first Trump Administration.
U.S. to send third aircraft carrier, more troops to Middle East
The carrier strike groups would include a combined nearly 20,000 troops, up to 150 fighter jets and many destroyers capable of launching and fending off missile attacks, The Post said. There are about 50,000 U.S. troops deployed in the Middle East, U.S. officials have said.
US sends additional Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar: Report
The US sent one additional Patriot battery to Saudi Arabia to protect a key oil facility and another to Qatar to protect a natural gas facility, Axios reported Thursday.
The deployments are notable because Patriot batteries are in high demand worldwide, and the US has a limited supply. The US has just 33 batteries stationed at home and 27 batteries stationed overseas, according to the nonprofit Missile Defence Alliance.
Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw
Iraqâs security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate âSovereignty Dayâ, a national holiday marking the withdrawal of US troops from the country. The remaining soldiers left the country on Wednesday, ending the US-led coalitionâs operation against ISIL.
Italy ends twelve-year military presence in Iraq
The final group had stayed behind to recover and ship out logistical equipment, Crosetto said. Italian forces, along with those of other countries in the Global Coalition and NATO, left Iraq by the September 30 deadline agreed with the Iraqi government.
Crosetto said the withdrawal was „not an Italian decision,“ but part of a new phase agreed with Iraqi authorities and partner countries, in which Iraqi security forces take full responsibility for the country‘s security.
The Global Coalition‘s Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), the US-led military campaign against ISIS, will continue to operate from other countries, according to the statement.
Operatives FĂŒhrungskommando der Bundeswehr: Einladung zum Bildtermin beim RĂŒckkehrerappell der deutschen KrĂ€fte aus ERBIL, Irak
Am Donnerstag, den 01. Oktober 2026, wĂŒrdigen StaatssekretĂ€r Hilmer (Bundesministerium der Verteidigung), Generalleutnant Katz (Kommandierender General Luftwaffentruppenkommando) und die Bundeswehr die RĂŒckkehr der letzten deutschen KrĂ€fte aus Erbil mit einem feierlichen Appell in Wunstorf.
Medienvertreterinnen und Medienvertreter sind herzlich zu diesem Bildtermin eingeladen. Im Anschluss an die Veranstaltung wird seitens des Operativen FĂŒhrungskommandos der Bundeswehr eine Pressemitteilung im Presseportal erfolgen.
US military withdraws from Iraq after two decades: Report
The US military has completely withdrawn from Iraq, DPA reported on 27 September, citing an Iraqi government official.
All US combat troops and logistical support forces have left the country, the official told the German news agency on Sunday.
Iraqi Defence Ministry spokesman tells Al Jazeera US-led coalition forces are out of Iraq
A spokesman for Iraqâs Defence Ministry has told Al Jazeera that no US-led international coalition forces remain in Iraq, one day ahead of the coalitionâs planned full withdrawal.
Iran denies involvement in suspected plot targeting UK airbase
The embassy said the claims were âunfounded and maliciousâ and criticised British individuals and media outlets for attempting to link Iran to the incident at RAF Fairford.
The embassy also threatened legal action to âsafeguard the rights and interests of the country and its peopleâ over what it described as misleading and damaging media reports.
Friendship with US is closest of any two nations, Streeting says amid Fairford investigation
Streeting begins by addressing the terror probe related to an incident at RAF Fairford yesterday.
He says he can‘t provide much further detail than that already reported – but talks up the strength of the UK-US alliance.
„Our friendship with America is the closest alliance of any two nations on Earth, and we will always stand together against those who hate our freedom and those who wish us harm,“ he says.
„What we saw yesterday from our security services, our armed forces and our police was just a small glimpse of the extraordinary work they do everyday.“