Western Europe theme
Which right-leaning EU citizen will be the first to realize that President Trump has a point, since he can feel how those in power in Western Europe have started becoming increasingly aggressive in their fight to stay in power in most of the Western European countries?
Trump: 'I’m very disappointed in NATO' During a press conference with Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trump said on Tuesday afternoon that he is disappointed with the defense alliance. – If the meeting hadn’t been held in Turkey, I’m not sure I would have attended, he said during the press conference.
He says that NATO hasn’t treated the U.S. well since they attacked Iran at the end of February. He emphasizes that the U.S. doesn’t need NATO’s help in the war with Iran but expects the alliance to support each other. – In a way, it was a test. I’ve long said that we help them, but I’m not sure they would stand up for us, Trump said about NATO. Watch the segment on SVT News.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage is leaving the British Parliament. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is stepping down as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, triggering a by-election in the constituency. – I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judge of my actions, and that's why I will run in this by-election. I will fight to win, he says at a press conference. The announcement comes after Farage had to defend donations he is suspected of receiving without declaring them properly. – I haven't done anything wrong, Farage says. Farage says he needs the money, among other things, to fund his personal security. He claims he is the "most targeted politician ever." – I need protection and security for the rest of my life.
Reform UK made big strides in this spring's local elections and has been topping many opinion polls over the past year. The ruling Labour party has lost more and more voters to the immigration-critical party, which has promised mass deportations and increased border security. Check out the segment on SVT News.
Marine Le Pen on the verdict: I will appeal. Marine Le Pen is going to appeal the court's decision. She also repeats that she will run for president, she says on French TV. This comes after the Paris Court of Appeal earlier on Tuesday announced that she was sentenced to three years in prison. Watch the segment on SVT Nyheter.