Germany Takes Over EU Presidency: Germany's Plans for Europe, COVID & Brexit Explained - TLDR News

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Germany has just taken over the Presidency of the European Council, and important role within the EU. In fact, that role has rarely been more important with Germany leading the union through turbulent times with economic uncertainty, Brexit negotiations and the pandemic. In this video, we discuss Germany's leadership, their plans and their ongoing influence over the union.
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[@ori6990]

"Germany takes over Europe" Congratulations, you did it diplomatically this time!

[@wantsomecandy9531]

We learned from our mistakes

[@wantsomecandy9531]

@Foma Jeff bro once we have full control over europe we will retcon our mistakes like the USA Edit: Like they did We dont want to kill them (yet)

[@robinchetan8]

@@wantsomecandy9531 which mistakes? Merkel ruined whole Europe in 2015 by inviting millions of migrants

[@Andre-lp5yh]

@@robinchetan8 stfu, nothing wrong with it

[@robinchetan8]

Ondree nothing wrong with what??

[@WanjiJibei]

Me: “Wait... It’s all Germany?” EU: “War schon immer gewesen”

[@tigerii10.5cmpog4]

Always have been Hehe

[@ertvonzukonigvonrahm835]

@@tigerii10.5cmpog4 We Germans have a Solution for that: France And if doesn t work? Maybe US? And if that doesnt wörk? Then we Need an capable military

[@doktorcool3740]

For some reason, many European countries are not overly interested in a Germany with a large military. :-P I guess they rather have Germany give money than troops.

[@bosermann4963]

@@doktorcool3740 yeah, people think they might accidentally do the reicht thing again.

[@roguebanana9112]

@@bosermann4963 accidentally? I'm not that sure Hitler accidentally did the things he did.

[@zep3513]

“Germany takes over Europe” Hey I think I’ve seen this one

[@windshieldlaugh7411]

😬 I assure you, we won’t do that ever again. We even have a law that states that we can not start a war just defend ourselves.

[@leeroy4958]

@@windshieldlaugh7411 ah bummer

[@litchtheshinigami8936]

This time it’s on peaceful terms luckily 😂 the only thing germany will be destroying this time is the coronavirus..

[@drazoric2275]

@@windshieldlaugh7411 I don't think you get that in the event of a repeat of ww2 and ww1, that 'law' would be swept away.

[@ddlcp]

@@windshieldlaugh7411 never say never & aren't laws meant to be broken when powerful enough or just outright change it to fit the narrative.

[@cynicalobserver8176]

Took them about 80 years but they’ve finally done it

[@nandinhocunha440]

What about WW1?

[@spawnkeeper999]

@@nandinhocunha440 and ww2

[@computername]

Done what - get over the past? Yeah, unlike Brits, who are completely stuck in it.

[@xWHITExEAGLEx]

@@computername Not all Brits, mainly English.

[@jalpat2272]

@@xWHITExEAGLEx and few traitorous scots.

[@samehatt5171]

Germany: If we cannot beat them with nationalism, beat them with globalism

[@hellboy6507]

It’s really more like: If we can’t beat them with the military, we will beat them with money.

[@samehatt5171]

@@chrisjager2009 Nationalsozialismus* >:(

[@bernhardalbrechtgroeneveld4500]

Christian Malessa National-Socialism is nationalism, but not socialism. The term is misleading.

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

Bernhard Groeneveld wrong, national socialism is socialism. Just socialism on a national scale unlike the globalist communists

[@samehatt5171]

@@DisconnectedRoamer What does national socialism and socialism have in common?

[@coletrain1864]

Well we know Germany knows how to deal with economic depression

[@j.s.8905]

lol

[@jeffreywinkelman8671]

*1923 intensifies*

[@j.s.8905]

Jeffrey Winkelman I would be more worried about what came afterwards.

[@rayotoxi1509]

It wont happen again *Gucke nach meine Waffe*

[@DidamDFP]

@@j.s.8905 at least we'd be in it together this time, so I guess we're gonna be the baddies together then

[@goodlookingcorpse]

What a strange place, where politicians respond to things, and have plans.

[@jeckjeck3119]

@In kognito LMAO, delusional!

[@13Luk6iul]

In kognito da in dem Wikipediaartikel Mittelwert und Median angegeben werden, muss man beim betrachten der Grafik auch bedenken, dass z.B. für die USA mehr vermögen pp als in D angegeben wird, gleichzeitig aber die extreme dort weiter auseinander liegen. Ihre persönliche geschichte kenne ich natürlich nicht

[@JoshandhopeOrg]

@In kognito Interesting one! How countries with vastly higher GDP's per capita have a lower wealth per adult, interesting...

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

Merkel has had the same plan since 2007, creating a Germany led European communist superstate.

[@goodlookingcorpse]

@@Cl0ckcl0ck This makes you sound sane.

[@robertarisz8464]

Notice how Brexit is not really in the top five priorities? That ship has sailed and the EU is not jumping into the water to swim after it.

[@brazeiar9672]

Brexiteers win.

[@lucasgrey9794]

@@brazeiar9672 The irony of that is that the people behind Brexit (Farage and Boris Johnson) want to bring in 50 MILLION Africans, Pakistanis and Indians into the UK. Boris Johnson is currently working on getting 3 MILLION Hong Kongers to the UK and settling them in the Scottish highlands which will require DECIMATING natural habitats and further DISPOSESSION of the native British Population.

[@akzebraminer5679]

Lucas Grey Hong Kong and their immigration policy are completely unrelated. Hong Kongers speak English, love freedom, and did not resist British rule even though they were a colony. Where are you getting information about other countries?

[@lucasgrey9794]

@lindowan123 So you are okay with Hong Kongers making housing UNAFFORDABLE for average Brits? Interesting... You clearly haven't met a Hong Konger. Eastern Europeans will appear like CHOIR BOYS compared to them. They possess a level of ethnocentrism that would put Indians to shame. The CCP BENEFITS from these "house asians" leaving Hong Kong. China is playing a very long 12-D game of chess while you clowns are playing a VERY bad game of checkers.

[@megaangelic]

@Nagy Bianka The young Hong Kongers, who are Hong Kongers also have the right to British residency. Its anyone who was living in Hong Kong before 1997, AND their decendents. So the only people not eligible are the Chinese who have moved into Hong Kong. Australia and Canada are looking to open up on the same terms as the UK, as opening up to the Chinese citizens in Hong Kong crosses a line in meddling in Chinese affairs, something Australia cannot afford to piss off the Chinese by doing.

[@travis65100]

don't be afraid... we are friendly this time ... i think...

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

merkle doesnt have a mustache _yet_

[@sinphus]

Haruhi Suzumiya maybe not in her face

[@schafer8576]

Yeah Germany's good bois its gonna be ok

[@breadbeard6722]

Only if no one offers us bad beer

[@mrtoastbrot6989]

@@breadbeard6722 bro i f someone offers us bad beer we are going to make world war two look like a fucking tea party

[@AttyEK]

I've long been a sceptic of our European Union but not anymore. I've changed my mind about it for a year now... The benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, if any. The world has become very competitive. China, USA and few other countries pretty much lead the world and I think we need to play a bigger part. Because let's face it, neither the Chinese nor the American model aren't well balanced in terms of social and economic benefits. But we in Europe can only compete if we go about it together. God I sound like a Europhile.

[@benz.]

I guess a standard response to this idea would be, does this objective of working together require the 'EU'? I think many would be inclined to think that standing up together on the world stage doesn't require a political and economic union with so many strings attached.

[@Hoschie-ww7io]

ben How that will work out for the U.K., we are going to see in the future. Will they survive alone trading on WTO? Will they become a a slave state to the US? Or will China / Russia take over?

[@jameslegrand848]

@@benz. yeah but it does tho. A caste majority of EU states are basically insignificant on the global stage now. In terms of military and economy (as compared to the huge continent sized states that are running, walking or crawling their way to super powerdum) and although this doesn't mean that Europe will get invaded or something stupid like that, it does mean that Europe doesn't have that big of a negotiating power in terms of trade.

[@driver13g27]

Yeah I've turned Eurosceptic due to the centralization of powers on topics where the nation have a different stance. A common asylum policy is a recipe for disaster, just like topics like abortion, drugs, euthanasia, ruling any of that on EU level. The EU is a German power project to dominate the EU-26 through their socialist agenda - why? Because EU law is above national law, so the Germans can disadvantage competition, which is an inherent problem of this one-size-fits-all approach - some countries are gonna like it, some aren't, so take it back to the member states (in my opinion). Europe is the slowest growing continent, all EU countries have monstrous taxes and the rule of unanimity is turning into qualified majority in many cases, which then really would mean that Germany dominates over other European countries, just like 90 years ago but without the violence

[@SwissSareth]

As a Swiss, I probably won't change my mind any time soon: I want the EU to fail and vanish. The simple reason being that it's been constantly trying -- and in some cases succeeded -- to strong-arm is into delegating authority to the EU institutions. That's not the behaviour of a partner, that's the behaviour of a tyrant.

[@cryto8697]

Video: "has germany related context" Germans: *Lebensraum*

[@marcus.bazzoni]

There is a video that say that this is the Lebensraum, sort of.

[@anne-mariebaars5184]

Why habitat?.. I don't get it.

[@poolbaro6533]

@@anne-mariebaars5184 cuz when u see a english video with Germany involved, there r always Germans in the Comment section

[@Benjonion]

@@poolbaro6533 Darauf könnt ihr euch verlassen. (You can be sure about that)

[@poolbaro6533]

@@Benjonion Bruder muss los

[@HypercopeEmia]

me as a pole: hey I've seen this one! germany: what do you mean? It's brand new!

[@c7bb848]

🤣😂

[@appleslover]

It's funny if the comment section wasn't full of ww2 references 😥

[@c7bb848]

@Versusdelyxe We did not lose land to poland .... We lost land to the Soviets .... Poland was just a victim of the war... the county was moved a bit to the west .... so they suffered again...

[@jwil4286]

I saw that in Poland, ties to Germany are seen as a weakness

[@d4tas42]

@@c7bb848 actualy you did if not for Poland germany would won batlle over england an also woul wing against sov

[@HuangGengran]

Germany take over EU? third time is really the charm then.

[@computername]

It's not what the title says and you're stuck in the past (like your entire island).

[@yiaboi2287]

4th*

[@yiaboi2287]

@@computername wtf? Its a joke m8

[@definetly-not-trotzky]

Alle guten Dinge sind drei

[@heroldcat8807]

@@ikori7912 This comment alone shows how little you know and understand about history.

[@roxanneadu]

Peace will always cost less than war and crisis. Germany has learned this lesson out of its history and cannot deny this fact. If this humble attitude can be combined with strong leadership, then Europe as a whole will set a milestone in facing emerging/established markets like China and Africa. The sacrifice of our great-and grandparent's generation is memorable, and we must prevail in honouring it. We want to call ourselves intelligent and learn from our past. Succeeding together may not be optional. The EU model is more important to the world than we might think while living in it.

[@paul1979uk2000]

Out of all the big countries, Germany is one of the few that I actually trust to do the right thing and I say that as a Brit, they just seem to be more level, more balanced in how to run a country compared to many others like the US, the UK and even some EU members like Italy which make one mess after another, Germany looks more stable.

[@trimaxionerror5696]

Lies! German domination has only taken a different tact. The German marketing machine is even better than Russia’s.. By your nature and geographical position you’ll overstep your position again. German is the most trusted country in Europe, yet the major car manufacturers are trying to fooling the emission tests. How honest!? You still even now believe at best you’re Europe’s leader and at worst you are superior.

[@paul1979uk2000]

@mininmalta 123 True but I find it ironic how the ones that won the second world war like the US and UK are the ones that are going off the rails whereas the likes of Germany and Japan that lost the world war look far more stable and better run.

[@paul1979uk2000]

@@trimaxionerror5696 You can't blame the government or the German people for what a car companies does, that would be crazy and you could hold any country to account for almost any action on that basis, either way, that doesn't say anything of a people on a country.

[@paul1979uk2000]

@wandering soul That's in the past, hardly anyone from that time is alive today, there is no way the German people of today can be held to account on something they had nothing to do with and in any event, it's history now and Germany has a nation is very different now, the hostile countries tend to be the likes of the UK, US, Australia, ironic when you think about it.

[@Trashplat]

I was really excited for the projects of the German presidency, especially regarding China, Africa and Global Warming. Too bad its only concern now has to be getting the EU through the Corona crisis.

[@sfp2290]

Isn't germany's response to Africa just: "Import more Africans"? In any case, I would agree with you in regards to Global Warming and China. I read just yesterday that Volkswagen will only be producing electric cars from now on, which I think is great news. And about China? Have we all already forgotten what is happening to the uyghurs?

[@Trashplat]

@A Id Sure, but it won't be the major concern anymore. The Covid crisis has a far bigger impact on the economy than Britain leaving. Don't get me wrong, it's also important and they will get around to all those issues... it's just a pity that there's such a big additional challenge.

[@Jokkkkke]

Don't be too distraught! The coronavirus recovery proposals include ideas of a Green rebuilding of the EU economy

[@nevarran]

@@sfp2290 What do you mean VW will be producing only electric cars? This sounds ridiculous. I don't know where you're reading this, but you should stop.

[@sfp2290]

@@nevarran I apologize. I misremembered. It was only a VW factory, which would produce electric cars only. This was my mistake. Source: www.dr.dk/nyheder/viden/teknologi/116-aar-med-benzin-og-diesel-er-slut-volkswagen-fabrik-skal-kun-producere (it's in Danish, but I am sure that google translate or something along the lines can work wonders. If you got any questions, then I'll be happy to translate)

[@jolie8971]

2020 with all it’s turbulences and crises has only made me more proud and glad to be european. i wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world right now. 🇪🇺🇩🇪

[@arip172]

I agree!

[@DaDunge]

Yeah... not so hot a time to be a swede.

[@swanpride]

Well...wouldn't want to be in the UK, in Sweden or the Netherlands right now. But overall I agree. There are obviously worst places to sit out a pandemic.

[@cobalius]

*smiles in german* :D

[@kittycat4237]

@@DaDunge I'm from the UK and I can confirm Boris Johnson has handled it terribly so if you're going on holiday don't come here 👍

[@sbls1114]

I came to the comments expecting to see a lot of “4th reich confirmed” but the comment section is actually pretty pro EU

[@velociraptorgod110]

Yea, the EU has some flaws but is the best chance to compete with superpowers like USA, China and Russia...

[@caroselloshow5615]

Velociraptor God yeah Id prefer the eu ten thousand times than any russia or usa

[@raphaelforkel7759]

Because there is no good place left in the world, except for the EU. Russia and China are autocracies, especially China is heavy-handed, while Putin mostly keeps his people in check with alcohol and empty strongman promises. The USA are in decline. I hate to say that since I live here, but it's plain for the world to see. Not even voting Trump out in November will fix that. Eventually the US will recover, but not before splitting up into smaller countries. Social cohesion is destroyed in the US, and we all know it. So, what's left in the world in terms of free, democratic super powers? Only the EU.

[@garlicidk8554]

Velociraptor God as an American looking at how we have botched foreign policy and our financial decisions I would enjoy a pro democracy anti China/Russia EU

[@yarielrobles9003]

@@raphaelforkel7759 Canada? I haven't heard much about them in a while, but that country always seems extremely uneventful from an outside perspective, which is a good thing

[@skmo7105]

Being a Canadian, this isn't really on my radar. It does make me wish that the EU was our neighbour to the south, though.

[@heatea5255]

If canada was bordering the EU youd prolly have been offered membership already given the similar culture

[@twixieshores]

@@blackphilip8936 The USA is a 3rd world country that can't even afford to give its populace the bare minimum of support. How the hell are you going to tell me that Europe is still dependent on the US when it's Europeans who have actual healthcare?

[@steeler54combathamster52]

@In kognito but quickly please, ...still here?

[@SpazzyMcGee1337]

Rude.

[@henryrichter9914]

@SpazzyMcGee1337 yeah I’m sorry for being rude it’s just frustrating when people just keep shit talking America.

[@EzekielCarvalho]

Good riddance. The UK is no longer as one of the priorities.

[@jpw6893]

EU was never our priority

[@EzekielCarvalho]

@@jpw6893 Apparently, it still is with brexit and the UK. Not even COVID has surpassed that.

[@pibie9431]

@@EzekielCarvalho Incorrect. Brexit barely gets mentioned these days, when compared to 6-9 months ago.

[@nandomustermann8979]

@@EzekielCarvalho now, UK is Trumps biggest problem... 😉 🇬🇧=🐩

[@minikkhshaaan5746]

Ezekiel Carvalho aren’t you meant to be our oldest ally ?

[@ogerpinata1703]

Bismarck has a plan. Because Bismarck always has a plan.☝🏼😇

[@Scarletraven87]

Puts on sunglasses. IRON CHANCELLOR

[@louismart]

He is dead for more than a century.

[@MisterSpinalzo]

Bismarck in his grave right now: hmm yes yes, everything proceeds as I have planned 150 years earlier

[@Helperbot-2000]

@@louismart joke go woosh past your head

[@louismart]

helperbot 2000 the question is not whether it is past my head but whether it is a topic to make jokes about.

[@baumfan5004]

I don‘t find the expected german comments. Dies sollte eine angemessene Korrektur sein.

[@leonrblitz4351]

Guten Tag ( Und das ist die Deutsche Antwort auf einen Deutschen Kommentar :))

[@definetly-not-trotzky]

@fake talker Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Kommentarbereich

[@propercunt8627]

"Germany takes over Europe" Ah shit here we go again.

[@drunkbavarian8988]

Germany: *Cant get Europe by force* Germany: Fine, I'll do it with money

[@ChrisBa303]

Lol your acting like that money just randomly appeared. Years of hard work and passion went into building the EU's strongest economy.

[@sleeexs]

@@ChrisBa303 You mean years of printing fiat and debt

[@footballeratilla]

@@sleeexs Soo damn true.

[@MD-xm6ub]

Do you think that? Dreams!

[@Someone-yf1sm]

It was proven a very effective strategy by the USA.

[@nandomustermann8979]

Lets stay together!🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 PS: Stay healthy... Greetings from Germany

[@tyhaas3w]

Brudershaft from Poland!

[@jonasjonaitis-cr8vx]

Greetings from Lithuania. 💕💕💕

[@Bub994]

tyhaas3w 🇩🇪❤️🇵🇱

[@Bub994]

jonas jonaitis1980 🇩🇪❤️🇱🇹

[@jonasjonaitis-cr8vx]

@@Bub994 LT💕DE

[@ChristianIce]

Not a clickbait thumbnail.

[@belladesa91]

Guai a te Cristianairte

[@spassybarnista449]

With Germany's economic powerhouse and France's military and nuclear power, Challemange would be proud.

[@sabinehahn9774]

"Charlemagne" but else I agree.

[@zykel621]

*Angry Bismarck noises*

[@chozer1]

adolft is rolling in his grave

[@hmswarspite3233]

Game Detective more like urn

[@Spongebrain97]

@@chozer1 indeed because without the facism and national socialism, Germany was still able to be an economic powerhouse

[@vitas75]

As a Lithuanian, the amount of shit our gvt pulls out is ridiculous. I am glad EU laws are above the gvt just for this reason alone - they put a brake on our gvt's nonsense. Of course, schengen is a benefit. And so are the $$ (even tho they will go back to the EU eventually). The only downside to the EU i see is the Euro. Because of it goods prices have skyrocketed to the EU level, whereas they used to be much much smaller before.

[@editorrbr2107]

Imagine fighting three continental wars with Germany over 60 years to prevent their hegemony, only to legislatively surrender to the Germans anyway. Good job!

[@GingerDrums]

I'm a brit living in Berlin. I can only say it has been a privilege to be in Berlin during the Corona crisis. I immediately got a €5000 transfer (3 day wait) as I am self employed. The management of public health has been effective but never draconian, the atmosphere is light and relaxed. Merkel comes from a STEM background. Merkel was not all that popular after her immigration policy bonanza, but her ratings have gone through the roof after the way she dealt with this crisis here in Germany.

[@guleiro]

She always has been a good leader... Ironically she was blamed for the immigration crisis at the time but when you look at the facts on the ground, those refugees were created by the USA and UK war financing in Syria and Libya... Merkel just had the bad luck of having the problem at her doorstep and she had no other option but to receive those refugees...

[@guleiro]

@The Cunt I don't accept moral judgments from an anti-European. Merkel did what any decent leader would do. If I could decide I would send half of those refugees to the UK and the other half to the USA. You created them, you deal with them.

[@guleiro]

@The Cunt Nah, I'm none of that... I'm certainly against all of you europhobes...

[@guleiro]

@The Cunt Nope, you are wrong again... The EU is Europe and Europe is the EU... If you don't like the EU you don't like Europe...

[@seb0rn739]

@The Cunt The EU has been the single best thing that ever happened to Europe. Without it, there probably would have been at least on war since 1950! I am German and I am incredibly happy with the way how Merkel handled the refugees then and and the pandemic now. I am also a proud European!

[@ink7761]

Germany is a strong, decent country with a dark past and a bright future. I'd be happy to see them lead europe.

[@breadbeard6722]

Article 13 came from German politicians. i think that says everything

[@waltervondervogelweide5962]

„A dark past“ more than thousand years of history... all „dark“?

[@mrtoastbrot6989]

and from a political party that has a average age of 59, AVERAGE these guys where born 5 or ten years after ww2 ended these people dont have a fucking clue about tech and stil released Articel 13 even tho everyone with a fucking brain knows it wont work

[@appleslover]

Dark past mentioned; France and the UK: *SWEATING FURIOUSLY*

[@groerkurfurst7711]

ur country dont have dark past ?

[@gene8194]

I believe this pandamic speed up the need for change, so I am a strong believer that we might see Europe waking up from hibernation and begin to work on being competitive again. I believe Germany is a good leader in this, because they are precise and structured and has more and more concentration of people who want to catch up with the modern swiftly developing world. So I believe although this pandamic is devastating for all of us, just as the world wars where, typically after the devastation comes a new, more positive era.

[@gene8194]

@mininmalta 123 you are welcome. BTW the correct spelling is köszönöm. Hope Germans will take this opportunity. There is a lot to loose if things go south in next few years. The situation is close to be critical in Europe/world so it is important to focus and try to avoid making big mistakes. Germans are good in focusing, just need to get a bit better in risk taking and handling.

[@SebastianHaban]

"I belive Germany [...] has more and more concentration of people [...]" Not the best choice of words, ain't it?

[@gene8194]

@@SebastianHaban I am not sure what are you trying to say here. Hope not going down to nazi rabithole. Usually I like playing with words, but I think we should keep things civilized, and this topic is not only sensitive, but unfair as well.

[@schafer8576]

@@gene8194 i can assure you that there are no more nazis here

[@gene8194]

@@schafer8576 I don't think there are, maybe a few who got stuck in time, but I think it is important to protect today's German citizens from accusations if something what was done in the past. This whole topic began because the previous commitmenter made a joke about my word usage of "raising of the concentration of people".

[@cardy4ever]

Viva la Europa

[@mrarrow3685]

It will now be called ENU European N-azi Union.

[@Bub994]

Europa über alles 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

[@theflyingspaghettimonster6462]

@The Cunt "no reich has ever been present on our shores kid. We fight. We don't willingly accept German domination." Why are you anglo- SAXON then? You are a saxon and thereby germanic tribe that conquered britain from the Welch. (If you are english)

[@aenguscunningham138]

Eorpach abú! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[@guleiro]

@The Cunt Who's "we"?... Scotland and NI voted remain and they are getting ready to leave the English union.

[@ruwiki]

Merkel will be missed.

[@FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial]

Press S to spit on Merkel.

[@ronan5427]

Wait what? Isnt Merkel really popular in Germany? atleast alot of other eu countries like her

[@FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial]

@@ronan5427 NON.

[@FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial]

@@ronan5427 Too mush immigration into Europe.

[@driver13g27]

@@ronan5427 Yeah but that's just because the country is lost in its far-left communist (both economically and culturally) mainstream

[@SpazzyMcGee1337]

I wish the best for the EU. Diplomacy and cooperation are the path forward.

[@allan.n.7227]

Proud to be european here as well.. If only we can stand together we can work this out - I hope.. I for one do not like an increasingly agressive China devouring all IP and most of the worlds manufactoring capacity ...and with the US being a bad looser with a massive temper and military in deep social troubles ... lead by an unpredictable president....... time to stand together like never before ... what a bitter bitter shame the UK doesn't wan't to play on our team this time..

[@Sir_Gerald_Nosehairs.]

Well, it's not like we asked for much in return for being the second-biggest net contributor and guaranteeing Europe's safety with our military and intelligence services (alongside France). All we asked is not to be screwed over regarding our fishing waters and the ability to limit EU immigration as we couldn't handle the numbers coming in economically or in terms of social cohesion. The EU wouldn't budge, so we left. But don't worry, as per usual, when Europe gets in a fudge, we will still come and save you, just like the last few times.

[@Jon908584]

Europe coming together? Well, that is a unique concept. A more quarrelsome bunch would be hard to imagine The UK is weary of coming across the sea to slap a few heads together and take a few names. France , the instigator of a few wars and armed conflicts and losing them all.

[@slueccroll4661]

I've changed my mind on EU. I'm not a communist, im going to vote for NEXIT. never thought i'd say that.

[@blainegabbertgabonemhofgoa6602]

The EU and especially merkel is doing nothing to combat China. The U.K. is actually doing more by banning Huawei. The us, India, and Australia are leading the stand against China. Merkel and the Eu make me think the eu is on the side of China as they are not taking any action and can’t even condemn China for putting Uighur in concentration camps

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Us and unpredictable president? More like a predictable opposing party and their press that points out the good from their party and the bad side of the opposing party despite actions from each side being the same. So much hypocrisy. Libs destroying history and burning buildings while dem politicians restrict anyone from trying to defend property and life. Different story from the right. Cities like coeur dalene with black and white standing side by side with firearms to protect businesses and life seems to be working well. Good luck hearing about that from the media

[@teach6882]

As a german I thinks its fascinating that in our country we are extremely unsatisfied with our governemnt but in other countries we seem to have a great reputation, quite interesting

[@Fluktuation]

We are "extremely unsatisfied"? Where do you have your information from?

[@customarynakhas4114]

Slovenia will take over as Presidency next year in six months time of European Union..Best example of shared Sovereignty. GOD BLESS EU.🤝 🙏

[@SebastianHaban]

Taiwanlight Better fight in the hospitals before you try picking up a gun angainst whoever you wanna go at. Your Prime Minister is a complete moron that neither can handle this crysis nor brexit and still has wet dreams about defunding and privatizing that very NHS that saved his live few months because that idiot refused to stop handshakes and wearing a mask. So good luck to all the sane people that are trapped in this ideocracy

[@christopherkealy730]

What Brussels sells as shared sovereignty is also the limited sovereignty of individual nations, meaning that nations sign away large parts of their sovereignty to have a little bit of influence. Exactly what Germany wanted to impose on the Baltic states at the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. And what Hitler imposed on Vichy France. Vassal states.

[@Patricia-ic4ee]

Sebastian Haban you are sad ,and your no good at finding the truth, brainwashed the EU is heavy in dept taxes will be through the roof,

[@vitas75]

@@christopherkealy730 its the same for you, your city and your county. You sign away some sovereignty to be a part of a city. The city signs away some sovereignty to be a part of a county. The county signs away some sovereignty to be a party of a nation. Its just how the world works. But one thing is for sure - voluntary unity has never been bad. Its always better to stick together than be on ur own. Its the same why your nations is a part of NATO, WTO, UN and probably others. You have to give up some sovereignty to be a part of them.

[@ravagekillz]

@Taiwanlight Lol, we all know UK got pranked by trolls during brexit vote, Rip in Pieces.

[@uweinhamburg]

It would be good if Germany became more European in some ways. It would be good if Europe became a bit more Germanic in some aspects. I see some ways Germany organises things which are very effective and future orientated. One example is the job education system with apprenticeships and the support for lifelong learning. I am German and i do not see that just one sided. It would be great if we could import parts of French law or other European elements. This normal Presidency is more a symbolic thing. It will not change a lot. The focus points Dr. Merkel made (or not made!) show one point very clear - the UK is out. Not only politically. De Gaulle was right - Adenauer was wrong 😉 #ATAD #IndyRef2

[@kaasappel123]

uwe in Hamburg Germany is now the only economic powerhouse in the eu. France is defense. We should not get in to economic bonds with nations like Italy cause we will pay all there dept. Germany should and must stand firm against country’s like Italy and Spain because they need to get there dept in order. Only Germany can stop them. I’m Dutch and we stand firm against Italy and spain but Germany must decide.

[@freakingemu]

Kaas Appel hey a countryman. Although I agree southern and Eastern European countries shouldn’t become leeches on Western European nations, but Germany is just like China investing in poorer countries in exchange for influence

[@rodsimmons9337]

@@kaasappel123 Rich Euro-zone countries like the European Union's industrial _'powerhouse'_ Germany, trade off the backs of the poorer Euro-zone nations. They benefit, not only from the weaker countries' debt, but also from the weakened euro to trade globally. They also benefit from the inflow of university graduates seeking jobs. The poorer countries are educating their citizens just to have those citizens leave for the richer EU countries like the Netherlands, and thus making it increasingly difficult for poorer countries to build their own economies.

[@theharbingerofconflation]

I think Europe as a whole needs to become more Democratic. Europe also needs to adhere more to the Constitutional laws of the individual member states. A Law like Vorratsdatenspeicherung, which was rejected twice by the highest german court for being unconstitutional, an oppressive law like this which allows the state to save and keep any data on citizens for ever just in case they step out of line, to be pushed back on a country by the EU court. This is a travesty and shows the EUs true Nature.

[@joey199412]

The EU should just rip off the band-aid and become a proper federation already. This semi-federation it is right now just doesn't work.

[@josephinewinter]

thanks so much for all the links especially, love you and very grateful

[@simonkraemer3725]

I think the EU is lucky to have Germany taking the presidency, because Merkel is very experienced in handling crisis (much more than the leader of other countries) and she is able to find an agreement with the other countries.

[@otakuofmine]

thats a good joke. every german knows her for not able to handle anything. she just watches the cabinet trying while not interfering.

[@taintabird23]

I agree. She is also highly respected across the EU.

[@_SpamMe]

Germany just extended coal energy until 2038 on government money. That's Merkel's idea of sustainable action in a climate crisis and fiscal responsibility. But I guess at least she's only a science denier when there's some crony capitalism money in it; not just for free.

[@____1019]

That is not what my Greek friend thinks. He is very angry with Germany because he said they caused their economic collapse before the Cov. 19. He told me about a year ago that Germany takes all of Greek's money. You guys are living in a fairytale. Snap back to reality.

[@theflyingspaghettimonster6462]

@Ulitarism The Greek bailout however was a disaster. If Greece has to pay higher interest rates because of the risk, then why when push came to shove was the dept not written off? I guess it was because Deutsche Bank and others would have gone bust. And the banks got their money, by forcing Greece to sell infrastructure and cut social welfare. So i can get why he is angry and he is rightfully so. What i can't understand however is why the Syriza party didn't went for the rich Greeks. The wealth distribution in Greece is incredible.

[@robinsharpley7345]

Germany -a country that has paid down it's national debt - works within a large union of countries. Looks after its inhabitants and has progressive forward thinking - they can borrow 500B to recover at a preferential interest rate . And the U.K. has Boris and his policies . record national debt -increased cost of borrowing of the 350B costs is huge amount more . And we no longer have any guarantee of deals with our closest neighbours .. oh boy - I sincerely hope the UK or it's parts can get through the next 5 years as unscathed as possible .

[@kaasappel123]

Robin Sharpley ya if country’s want to survive they need to pay of there national dept!

[@rodsimmons9337]

Didn't Germany recently grab 52% of financial support allocated to aid all 27 countries? How much of the 750€ billion do you think Germany and France will line their own pockets with? And no doubt, the German banks will make billions from the interest payments just like they do from the Greek loans.

[@lucasgrey9794]

The current regime in Germany is HOSTILE to the native population.

[@kylebanadera7686]

@@rodsimmons9337 Better borrowing as a united and concerted effort to going through a crisis than a single indebted government that hasn't proven and provided any tangible progress with its promises within its reign. EU: €750 billion in debt with €18.377 trillion in GDP UK: £2.372 Trillion with £2.855 Trillion in GDP

[@AndersHenke]

Rod Simmons Much of the so called EU financial aid does include national aids from EU member states. As such, the high national aids in Germany does inflate that amount, but it’s not diverting money into its own pockets. During the first part of the current crisis, the EU started to spend a limited budget according to their “usual” plan - so as part of Corona relief, many poorer countries did receive grants, but not the most affected countries. There’s a lot of stuff going wrong...

[@gfsrow]

The EU must survive, and become effective. For that to happen, a stronger union is best for all.

[@gabriellazar1143]

George Schieck completely wrong

[@ryanhuntrajput474]

Entirely true

[@Burningsteel]

The EU wont survive Brexit hit like a sledge hammer. Remaining countries dont want to pay more. Italy is p*ssed because of the *effective* held the EU gave them during the plandemic. Chances for Italexit are high. German economy ruined by stupid lockdown. This EU construt will never be effective its a toy for elites and lobbyists GB was right to leave.

[@_-.-_-_.._--.-_-_----_-.--_._-]

@@Burningsteel Try telling that to the EU fanboys in the comments.

[@Burningsteel]

@@_-.-_-_.._--.-_-_----_-.--_._- This is a lost cause! Its more about showing presence.

[@rnlspurlock]

The title is such a huge misnomer, and doesn’t help to clear up how confusing the EU can be to understand. A better way to describe this is that Germany is presiding over what is essentially the European Senate, since the Council doesn’t represent people. It represents states.

[@Sanderos25]

One thing is for sure, with Merkel at the helm there is no chance for Brexiteers that Europe is going to buckle in the negotiations.

[@johnforbes8282]

It will be a win/win deal as all deals are or there wont be a deal.

[@sabinehahn9774]

@@johnforbes8282 and that's one of Merkel's strength - to at least make everybody feel as if they won.

[@MoraqVos]

@@johnforbes8282 How about the US-UK trade deal then? Boris seems to love a win-lose deal there.

[@swanpride]

Any deal needs the agreement of all EU states anyway. Merkel doesn't need that position in order to influence the outcome of Brexit on the EU side of things.

[@Sanderos25]

@@sabinehahn9774 she is at this point renowned for the ability of forging deals where no one assumed one possible.. they should send her to the Middle East! xD

[@dschoene57]

Will, with that rollercoaster of 6 months ahead, maybe having Merkel in the driving seat isn't perhaps not the worst idea.

[@bedri1]

What a bot

[@shroomer3867]

@adri You mean yourself? OH thIS PeRSOn hAs a dIfFerEnt OpiNiOn: *what a bot*

[@Burningsteel]

It doesnt matter whos in the driving seat anymore. The EU is crippled and wont recover

[@biocapsule7311]

It's almost guarantee Brexiteers will take your thumbnail and title in a very different way. lol

[@megaangelic]

For that to happen, it would have to be assumed Germany had not already taken over some time ago lol

[@heartsoul2988]

Lol, I thought the same. Only a Brexiteer is capable of turning the six months of german presidency into something like "Nazis are coming back" 🐵

[@mackysobrevega1780]

GER Greater European Reich

[@duwang8499]

@The Cunt You mean the Germany that is underrepresented by population?

[@jarskil8862]

Im not a brexiteer but knowing how Germany and France are tightening grip from EU makes me slowly wish I was one. I wish EU had american style system where lower populated areas get equal voice in Decision making, instead of small countries just having to nod and whimper.

[@lordkorner]

Living in Potsdam just outside Berlin, wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world right now.

[@DeutschlandMapping]

Best city ever!

[@johanncruyff143]

Bodensee gang

[@DeutschlandMapping]

@@johanncruyff143 Auch schön

[@gregfleming4284]

I miss living in Berlin.

[@TheKorbi]

Short critique: When you listed the 6 key areas from "Together", I would have liked to have an accumulated list (a list that has at first only the first point, then the first and the second point and so on) always visible during it.

[@nolankuo937]

A Germany with a magic wand pin badge would be interesting.

[@customarynakhas4114]

Slovenia will take over as Presidency next year in six months time of European Union..Best example of shared Sovereignty. GOD BLESS EU.🤝 🙏

[@Music96able]

@@customarynakhas4114 ahahahah sure, first Germany will take over the EU Presidency, tomorrow poland and next week the world!

[@customarynakhas4114]

@@Music96able The presidency is currently, as of July 2020, held by Germany. Three successive presidencies are known as presidency trios. The current trio (2020-2021) is made up of Germany (July-December 2020), Portugal (January-June 2021) and Slovenia (July-December 2021).

[@lebens3585]

@@Music96able What?

[@rengiemakes7948]

Germany takes over the EU? This seems oddly familiar

[@Grifiki]

"A Hugh Wow! For Germany Now!!"

[@PetstoUwU]

I will just say it now. Give the EU true democratic Republican power. Let the parliament choose their own government/council. And give the parliament the power to bring in their own bills. It's time for the next step.....

[@jonasjonaitis-cr8vx]

USE...

[@theflyingspaghettimonster6462]

@@jonasjonaitis-cr8vx Let's do it proper and go for a European Republic.

[@MajinOthinus]

@@jonasjonaitis-cr8vx I quite like the name "European Union", just make it an actual federal republic and we're golden.

[@lumex1713]

Funny thing is people who veto such progressive bills and stuff also criticise the EU for not having the democracy they Block. Also France is jus gahevejshevegsks

[@theotherwayofstopping4717]

I'm going to make adhesive labels with the word "swoss" on them. I shall call them Swoss Stickers.

[@doncarlton4858]

Maybe it'll be green instead of black this time! 🤣🤣🤣

[@leonardoretardo8700]

Hope they dont have the same plan as last time...

[@mrtoastbrot6989]

as long as we can keep our beer your good

[@leonardoretardo8700]

@DanRage47 Chill its a joke, its pretty sad to see whats happening to europe

[@thedarkness3766]

We are friendly this time but it might change if our economy is going bust again. No promises though.

[@johnronald9767]

Historians: wait I think I’ve seen this before

[@Mann_mit_Kaffee]

Germany going for Diplomatic Victory :D?

[@arrielradja5522]

Welp I lose I was going with cultural victory -france

[@Bolsonaro_em_Haia]

I have a lot of confidence in Merkel and in the EU, particularly now that I know how gracefully they have been dealing with Tory insanity for four years. Who knows what will happen, but they are in about as good hands as anyone could hope for.

[@rodsimmons9337]

Really? You are taking about Angela Merkel, the person who unilaterally decided the immagration policy for the entire European Union. Look how well that's working out!!!

[@sandall7398]

@@rodsimmons9337 If the USA, UK and France stopped invading countries in the middle east, there would not be miions of asyum seekers from the midde east. Look at the cause not the displaced citizens.

[@AndersHenke]

Rod Simmons Could you please elaborate on that topic? As we all do know, the EU tends to be quite bureaucratic and about anything remotely important requires not only a majority of countries, but also a majority of EU population being represented by those countries. And in really important topics, a single country can veto a topic into non-existence. So I’d like to know how or when she did “unilaterally decide” on immigration.

[@Burningsteel]

Your confidence is missplaced..

[@Micsmit_45]

We've tried the brute force way and figured out that didn't work too well. So now we did it with diplomacy.

[@Kolbeck64]

you bastards this was your plan all along

[@Kolbeck64]

@Canzire i don't know, what is yours?

[@Kolbeck64]

@Canzire your welcome. greeting from Uruguay

[@jcr1766]

@Canzire ich hoff du trollst und hast gemerkt das er nen Witz gemacht hat

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

-"Germany Takes Over EU Presidency:" -...formalities............

[@vigor3258]

Always been a fan of TLDR! So much that I’ve started making videos as well.

[@Ugapiku]

As a Lithuanian I'm super glad that it's Germanys time to take all the issues forward.

[@duhni4551]

They have so divided domestic political field that i wonder how effectively they can push things forward.

[@randuru]

I share these feelings completely. In times of crisis one needs a strong mediator to get things forward. And as we have seen today the first results are coming in. Well done so far.

[@curtiswfranks]

How are the members of each trio determined? Do they produce every combination of member states over time?

[@melvinbeck5047]

So relieved to know that a strong and stable country with a strong and stable leader is taking the lead. Germany is like the only decent country in this world at the moment.

[@jpw6893]

Lol

[@zeztro]

They're 'like' the only decent country in the world you say?

[@melvinbeck5047]

@The Cunt I agree: Japan is another decent country. The US, however...the last time I checked it was a plutocracy.

[@melvinbeck5047]

@The Cunt Ohh, there is no Anglo-Saxon world order.

[@melvinbeck5047]

@The Cunt I am not impressed.

[@GermanGreetings]

A brilliant analysis. Thank you !

[@michaelgreen1515]

Failure depends on whose objectives your looking at. The EU will no doubt survive as an institution but will it be fair?

[@KillerBill1953]

It never was, why would it change?

[@Arcaryon]

As usually, the EU is deeply troubled but tries hard and with time, I am certain we will create something that is truly a great foundation for our shared values and the continued prosperity and strength of Europe while capable to deal with out many internal and external challanges.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Whatever happens, I'm sure we'll be the scapegoat for whatever is going to go wrong again, regardless if it was our fault or not.

[@KonstruktiveKritik]

I think not.

[@CptxGhost]

Jup. . . Like always. . .

[@davrosdarlek7058]

The only time it wasn't your fault was the immigration crisis. Not sure what this 'always' is about.

[@RodimusPrime1313]

Even if Germany is actually in charge of the eu what is likely to happen and keep happening is that various member states outright ignore the various eu laws they are supposed to obey because it is in there best interest to do so.

[@DeutschlandMapping]

Except Article 13 that is. But you're right.

[@BewareOfTheKraut]

Who else if not Merkel?

[@vullings1968]

@The Cunt Those countries still exist... They would be bankrupt is EU didn't step in. But you see for yourself when US-UK trade deal, maybe, comes to pss. The US proposal is public, you can google it. UK ends up as a financer for US pharmaceutical and agro/food industry.

[@chinchenping]

You guys should make a special pin for the country that takes presidency only sold until the presidency changes

[@frankb8731]

Germany will play a crucial role in sorting out Brexit - putting the UK in its place - protecting the British people from their mad government, and taking Europe into a post-Covid future. Certainly, this is a critical and dangerous time for the world and for Europe.

[@Philip0209]

Can't help but feel that the 6 'responsibilities' sound good but actually don't require any actual call to action..

[@paolosantiago3163]

"I love Germany too, Coming from the Philippines .?!"

[@goferlp7011]

Love back from Germany and the whole EU. ❤

[@Burningsteel]

We might need a man like Duterte in germany.

[@jasperpareja73]

I love Deutschland ❤️ from Philippines. I am a little bit aware of the culture and also the history, I would say it’s not good in the past, but Germany actually changed a lot in terms of Humanitarian Policy and etc. We should not condemned countries or people who has a horrible past. it’s time to spread love and understanding we can surpass this Pandemic if we learn to love,forgive and move forward. I have a partner who is from germany and I would say everyone’s culture is unique. I am not bias here just spread love and camaraderie ❤️

[@Kevin102]

I like how most of the comments are hardly related to the video, just jokes and callbacks to WWI and II.

[@lewiswalker5318]

Closing relationship with both countries is not the best to do. I believe strongly in dialogue

[@jordanyoung779]

What"s with the swords at 2:27? Competetiveness is mainly used in an economic sense in the EU, not in terms of security/defense as suggested by the swords.

[@hutty8667]

"Germany takes over EU" *[Fourth Reich Immediately Enters Mind]*

[@Twiggy163]

At least its only 6 months this time.

[@sirkuchen1501]

Pretty sure this is really just jealously. Saying that we are currently setting up the fourth reich, without irony, is fucking disrespectful.

[@Mcree114]

France: "Aw shit, here we go again."

[@varileztradragonsong4603]

@@Mcree114 If we ever went for another war, you can be sure af, that we wont attack a nation that has fucking nukes. especially since we have none.

[@jwil4286]

McCree114 same with Poland

[@johnboach9493]

I am an Austrian citizen living in San Diego Ca. I am so deeply disappointed that most Americans that I know, are biased without reason against a political system that is a little different than what they know from this one here. The results of a european style government is that many of the concerns and expenses forced upon Americans, like taxes on its citizens that do not serve it citizens, do not exist in Germany or Austria. Accountability, not the firing of inspector generals is what this country needs. We need a government that cares about its people. In America, the government channels it resources into destroying it's enemies, in Europe the government channels it's resources into caring for it's citizens. PLEASE AMERICA, we look dumber than ever, and things are not getting better. If we continue to accept what we are fed by our leaders, perhaps a nationwide "Darwin Award" would be appropriate.

[@hansgruber788]

You're a fool if you think the EU cares for its citizens. It cares for its own survival (which was made clear in this video) which means giving a trillion quid to the Mediterranean.

[@alijassim7015]

@@hansgruber788 Like any entity! Whether be it a Union, a country, a religion, a community, a family, a person or even a microbial living organism. Your statement is not an argument; the argument is: How does the EU survive? Does it survive by grinding its people or does it survive by caring for its people? I would say that the EU is a better entity than the USA when it comes for the welfare of its citizens.

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

This is a cringe comment.

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

In the list of videos the title is truncated to "Germany takes over EU" 😵

[@skitty1992]

I loved the animation of Germany with the magic wand. Would be great to see this as a pin.

[@TurKlack]

What that means, is that we've finally won. LOL

[@meericederstrom2095]

Perhaps there is enough disruption now to properly change, create a new world for the future, as continuing as is is not an option for anyone anymore. If we have to do it, happy to have people with experience leading the change - especially if they are able to reform their thinking the way Merkel has done: the focus areas are the right ones, very today. No guarantees for success of course but we have to give it our best shot and this one I might even choose myself.

[@jameslegrand848]

Honestly the corona virus, for as horrible as it is. Has put a lot into perspective for a lot people and nations... Let's just hope we actually learn something from this disaster.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

@@jameslegrand848 That's true - when the s**t hits the fan, you really need leaders like Merkel, Jacinda Adhern, Obama, Leo Varadkar, Macron or Nicola Sturgeon. In such circumstances as these, incumbents like Trump, Johnson, Bolsonaro and Erdogan show themselves up for what they are.

[@paulmcelroy2537]

Sadden cars- god help us if any one of the names mentioned get in power. Varadkar, for instance, look at the state of Greece is in. You really cannot be paying attention to what is going on, but if you are happy with them at the helm, I am so glad the UK is out. You misguided fool, wake up and smell the coffee.

[@avestaalamgiralam3868]

I think you know where this about to go

[@superpantman]

For those unfamiliar with how the EU works, the presidency isn't a dictatorial overarching power position. The EU has the European council, the European commission and then the legislative branches, European parliament and council of ministers. There are different areas of power within the EU, each with their own council to approve or reject proposals. Don't start thinking that because Germany has presidency that suddenly Germany has control of the EU, much like how power is divided in other democracies.

[@Zanmato_7]

Hopefully they bring us together, least they have the 500 billion package. The UK's exit sure seems a bit daft considering the situation now.

[@petersebok9284]

We couldn't do many of the prioroties of German presidency with the UK in Europe.

[@megaangelic]

Many of the things they plan to do the UK as a whole would be dead set against, as well most of Northern Europe, but without the UK they don't have enough power to block. And since the EU is going in a direction the UK would not like, and considering the UK would have to contribute massively to helping Southern Europe if it had remained. It seems like this year was the perfect time to have left.

[@Zanmato_7]

@@megaangelicThat's an interesting take Megan. What are they planning to do that the UK are dead set against? I just thought/hope Europe could support each other and be as one. I'm Irish myself for reference. I know the name throws everyone 😅 so of course your take interests me as a neighbour :)

[@Mic_Glow]

3:12 this is impossible to archive if the "world view" of some of those people is to make other people less free and safe... At some point you have to make someone "less free" to protect freedom of others. Best solution would be to not let those people in in the first place.

[@manybuckets969]

They finally pulled it off

[@eins.wanderer4799]

its all about these 80 million citizens in germany. It is the most populated country in europe.

[@pedda222]

missed opportunity with the design of the german badge. it should wear socks in sandals :)

[@andersdenkend]

I'm german and I agree.

[@ardabaser1349]

Seeing the figure for Cyprus A person living in Northern Cyprus: *Yo dude*

[@j.s.8905]

there is no legitimate northern cyprus

[@papyrus9761]

​@@j.s.8905 Yeah but that's kinda like saying there is no Taiwan. They very much exist and they very much want no part of the EU

[@lebens3585]

@@j.s.8905 In your eyes. I don't say in mine but it's just a point of view.

[@joemayo1589]

Gotta protect European values by exclusively protecting the values of new Europeans.

[@Kenji000]

Yay! Nice and loud on my phone :D

[@mrsporty9669]

EU peace & prosperity in Europe. Danke Deutschland 🇪🇺🇩🇪💐

[@donmac935]

No irony there.

[@belladesa91]

@Leroy Jenkins w8 to see what the future holds for you country. Spoilers: nothing good

[@Xerract]

Third time is the charm If you try hard enough you will succeed 😂

[@thedarkness3766]

We learned from our mistakes 🙌🏻

[@kamienixx1909]

Germany:*Takes over the EU* EU:Ah shit, here we go again

[@MoreImbaThanYou]

Since the military victory seems out of reach, germany opted for a diplomatic victory instead.

[@NLTops]

What a disingenuous thumbnail. Germany takes over EU? Very clickbaity.

[@Leicht_Sinn]

It kinda does ! Like Austria had to face UK to get a brexit deal 😂 was a fun time too

[@madara5930]

Sounds like the 3rd start for world order🤣

[@bumorhoomer8318]

I’m American and German and I wish I lived in Germany especially now if Germany uses its full resources to save Europe go Germany!!!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@lintflas1183]

Not with German money.

[@bumorhoomer8318]

Lintflas they all use Euro so yes not German money

[@Cygnus888]

Most countries in EU don't need saving - at least not from Covid-19.

[@Jon908584]

After making such a comment many would wish that you were in Germany in 1943/4. I am sure that 200 million Yanks would happily crowd fund to provide you with the cost of your air ticket. P.S. If you have a wife, daugher or sister make sure that they stay where they are. The Islamists have some very strange ideas about the sanctity of women.

[@JHtx991]

cygnus888 LOL

[@onxy4549]

"Hey I've seen this before"

[@thecringekid5744]

When i read "Germany's plans for Europe" i got Deja Vu