Damn straight. This guy should go to Belfast and say this in person. I'm sure he'll get a lively reaction.
Can I just stop you there?
I've written on exactly that topic this week. Ukraine has become Europe's war. Does it have a strategy to end it? I asked ministers, diplomats and officials across the EU and beyond. Here's what I found. www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
"it is increasingly important that Europe, given Washington’s progressive disengagement from the continent, thinks hard about how it can win the fragile peace, should a cease-fire be reached." t.co/KQFBeHTNNF
The AfD now enjoys a substantial and growing polling lead over the CDU/CSU.
Not sure who needs to hear about this, but the new EP from The Field is fantastic. thefield.bandcamp.com/album/now-yo...
En route to Prague for @globsec.org. Moderating two panels tomorrow: a debate on NATO's future, and a discussion with the foreign ministers of Germany, Poland and Hungary. I think both streamed live. Say hi if you're around.