France's President Macron is still in hiding

And the protests in 40 cities or more all over France continue!

What the heck is wrong with this dude (or his old rich wife)!

France Riots continue for three weeks as Arrests Pass 6,500, 715 police officers injured

And President Macron is in hiding!

"More than 250,000 people marched across France on Tuesday, the biggest day yet of a nearly three-week high school revolt. Riot police fired tear gas in Paris, Marseille, Rennes, and Strasbourg.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told lawmakers 715 officers and 215 students have been injured, and arrests have passed 6,500, most of them minors. ...

President Trump responded Tuesday on Truth Social: “What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!”"

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Where Is Macron As France Burns? ‘President Missing...’: Violent Student Protests Spread

Yes, Macron was a strange President (married to a much older rich woman)!

This news report compares Macron to Nero who watched Rome burning while playing a fiddle.

(255) Where Is Macron As France Burns? ‘President Missing...’: Violent Student Protests Spread | Vantage - YouTube

France to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port

Good news! Finally, some European power is doing something about these terrorists!

"President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France plans to send troops to Saudi Arabia to help protect a refinery and crude oil pipeline in the Red Sea port of Yanbu, ramping up France’s military efforts to contain the impact of the Iran war. ..."

France to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port - WSJ "President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to send soldiers, radar and defense systems to protect the Yanbu oil pipeline and refinery"

France's military jets go on a 40-day global flight to project power and alliance. Really!

All show and nothing to show for! President Macron is weak!

When will the French military attack the Houthis in Yemen?

(259) France's military jets go on a 40-day global flight to project power and alliance - YouTube

Why France and Azerbaijan Aren't Getting Along

Recommendable!

(171) Why France and Azerbaijan Aren't Getting Along - YouTube

Norway becomes ninth country to sign up for French nuclear deterrence

Good news! About time!

"... Norway will not host nuclear weapons in peacetime ... But the new French doctrine, which was announced ... by Emmanuel Macron, the country’s president ... in March, promises to link existential threats to European allies to a French nuclear response even if the U.S. may disengage. All decision-making powers will remain in Paris, as will the control over nuclear weapons. France would, in effect, act as a protective power for Europe. ...

Others are farther along: The discussions in Poland, for example, envision a possible role for forward deployment of French nuclear-capable Rafale aircraft.

The nuclear-deterrence framework is perhaps most mature in Germany: The two countries formed a steering group on the issue earlier this year, promising first concrete steps by the end of 2026. ...

France is one of five countries permitted under international treaties to possess nuclear weapons, and one of nine that actually do. At around 290 warheads, the French nuclear arsenal is the fourth-largest in the world, after China, the U.S. and Russia, and ahead of the U.K."

Norway becomes ninth country to sign up for French nuclear deterrence as trust in US falters "President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative is gaining steam, as German officials plan to observe French nuclear operations."

France moves aircraft carrier into Red Sea ahead of potential Strait of Hormuz mission. Really!

What a coward and laggard this president of France is, i.e. Emmanuel Macron!

Allied forces were needed weeks ago to assist the US in its campaign against Iran!!!

"France is deploying the carrier strike group centered on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier into the Red Sea and towards the Gulf of Aden, positioning the force for a possible mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Armed Forces Ministry said on Wednesday. ..."

France moves carrier into Red Sea ahead of potential Hormuz mission

Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier

Israel Blocks France’s Participation in its Peace Talks With Lebanon

Probably a good move by Israel! President Macron is dubious or even duplicitous!

Lebanon is perhaps to some extent Francophone, but that does not provide sufficient excuse for President Macron to get involved.

"... For under Macron, France has become even more hostile to Israel than it was before his ascendance to the presidency. ...

Macron never condemned Hezbollah for its missile and drone fire into Israel, though he was quick to deplore Israel’s retaliatory attacks on Hezbollah targets in south Beirut. ...

Macron prevented American military planes delivering weapons to Israel to use its airspace. ..."

Israel Blocks France’s Participation in its Peace Talks With Lebanon | Frontpage Mag "French President Macron and his habitual betrayal of Israel."

European countries are putting together a plan to help free up shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—without the U.S.

What took so long!!!

"French President Emmanuel Macron said the plan is for an international defensive mission that doesn’t include the “belligerent” parties, meaning the U.S., Israel and Iran. European diplomats familiar with the plan say European ships wouldn’t be under American command.

The goal of the European plan is to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting has ended, which officials say could be some time away. Separately, no ships out of Iranian ports have gone through the U.S. blockade within its first 24 hours, U.S. Central Command said.  ..."

Wall Street Journal What's news

NATO and the EU are paper tigers and unreliable allies

It has become very obvious when no European country offered immediately their navy to assist the US to protect the ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump attacked Iran.

Shame on Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron (and his old, rich wife), Giorgia Meloni, and Friedrich Merz!

Giorgia Meloni even refused the use of Sicily by the US military! Very disappointing!

Perhaps, except the Ukraine.

Macron asks Meloni not to 'comment' on France's affairs after activist remark. Really!

The French President seems to be thin skinned! Or he does not like remarks from a younger woman since prefers older, rich women! 😊

(255) Macron asks Meloni not to 'comment' on France's affairs after activist remark • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube

India and France special, strategic relationship with Palki Sharma

Very recommendable! A very special, comprehensive and far reaching relationship!

(238) India and France to Jointly Produce Helicopters and Missiles | Vantage with Palki Sharma - YouTube

UK, France, Ukraine Ink Declaration on Multinational Force in Ukraine

Good news! However, the French and British military should be deployed immediately to defend the Ukraine from any further incursions by the invader Putin the Terrible.

Where is Germany and Italy on this one?

Make no mistake, the Russo-Ukrainian War has been World War III by any other name given how many countries are involved on both sides.

I have blogged here recently about a proposal how to end the Russo-Ukrainian War.

"... The joint declaration inked by Britain’s Sir Keir Starmer, France’s Emmanuel Macron and President Volodymyr Zelensky will see Britain and France setting up “military hubs” across Ukraine to facilitate boots on the ground if needed and to assist with post-war reconstruction. ..."

UK, France, Ukraine Ink Declaration on Multinational Force in Ukraine "The US for the first time has offered “to support the force in case of attack,” in a development that has been described by European leaders as groundbreaking."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer take part in the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks.

France’s Macron to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Paris: What's at stake?

Proves again what a fool this Macron is to meet with this 89 year old dictator and Arafat successor! Why waste time with Abbas?

Macron Reappoints Lecornu as French Prime Minister Days After Resignation. Really!

What! Incredible! It is getting worse and worse with Macron!

Christenverfolgung in Syrien – und keiner schaut hin

Das sind sehr ernste Anschuldigungen! Ob man den neuen syrischen Präsidenten Ahmad al-Sharaa dafür verantwortlich machen kann, bin ich mir nicht so sicher!

"Derweil schreitet die Islamisierung in Europa voran, von Linken gefördert und tatkräftig unterstützt

Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Syrien sind geeignet, selbst den abgeklärtesten Beobachter zu erschüttern: In den letzten Stunden tauchten Videos auf, die nahelegen, dass ganze christliche Dörfer systematisch niedergebrannt werden – ein Fanal in einer Region, die seit zweitausend Jahren zu den ältesten Heimstätten des Christentums gehört. 

Hilfswerke und Kirchenvertreter bestätigten in den letzten Tagen und Wochen, dass die Lage der verbliebenen Christen dramatisch ist. Immer wieder kommt es zu Anschlägen auf Kirchen, zu Angriffen auf Priester, zu Brandstiftungen an Häusern, die noch von Christen bewohnt werden; Kirchen wurden geplündert und Dörfer verwüstet. 

Es handelt sich dabei um eine Entwicklung, die seit Jahren anhält: Von den etwa 1,5 Millionen Christen, die Syrien vor Beginn des Bürgerkrieges bewohnten, sind heute kaum mehr als 300.000 geblieben – oder am Leben. 
In Aleppo, einst eine Hochburg der christlichen Kultur im Vorderen Orient, sank der Anteil der Christen von rund zwölf Prozent der Gesamtbevölkerung sogar auf kaum mehr als anderthalb Prozent. Das Christentum wird im ganzen Nahen Osten systematisch an den Rand gedrängt – Syrien bildet hier keine Ausnahme, sondern vielmehr ein paradigmatisches Beispiel. ...

Während die Feuer in Syrien brennen und das Christentum aus einer seiner ältesten Heimaten verschwindet, wird in Europa die Islamisierung befördert und nicht zuletzt tatkräftig unterstützt. Auch Macrons großspuriges, fast präpotentes Auftreten bei der UN-Vollversammlung, war nichts anderes als Kuschen vor dem islamischen Terror. ..."

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Christenverfolgung in Syrien – und keiner schaut hin "Wenn Christen verfolgt werden, schaut die Weltöffentlichkeit weg. Zwar ist es schwer, verlässliche Informationen zu bekommen. Klar ist jedoch: In Syrien, einem der ältesten christlichen Länder überhaupt, droht nicht nur der schleichende Genozid an Fahrt aufzunehmen, damit verbunden ist die kulturelle und spirituelle Auslöschung einer uralten Zivilisation. Die Täter werden in Europa hofiert."

How a group of several Western political leaders outed themselves as utter morons and fools

The recognition of Palestine as a state at this time is ridiculous and infantile! It is akin to rewarding the coward mass killers and monsters of Hamas who are still holding a large number of hostages!

Maybe these fools should form a club like the La Cage aux Folles de politiciennes!

Please President Trump do not give in to these fools! Stand your ground on this issue!

Here is the list of these Western elected leaders in alphabetical order:

1. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, AU
2. Prime Minister Mark Carney, CA
3. President Emmanuel Macron, FR
4. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, UK

It is almost like a reminder of the failed appeasement efforts to fascist dictatorships (incl. Adolf Hitler) before World War II. Absolutely terrible and misguided!

When major lessons of history are blatantly ignored trouble follows!

On the reverse age difference between the late Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk

Given his premeditated, cold blooded and long distance assassination of Charlie Kirk with a rifle and a scope this age difference should not matter anymore.

However it is curious that the late Charlie Kirk (age 31) married Erika (current age 36) in 2021. How often do these reverse age gaps (specifically 5 years or more) occur among opposite-sex American couples? According to Google search: "In 2022, about 10% of opposite-sex marriages in the U.S. had a wife who was three or more years older than her husband. ... specific age difference of 4–5 years older for the wife represents about 3.4% of all married couples."

At least the age difference is not as large as the one between French President Emmanuel Macron (age 47) and his wife Brigitte (current age 72), i.e. the age gap is 25 years.

P.S. I do not mean to imply anything by noting this age gap. Age is just a number or is it? What matters is were they happy together. Erika Kirk's age just happened to catch my attention.

Protests Erupt in France as Macron Faces Anger Over Budget Cuts with Palki Sharma

Serious stuff! Will the French protests outdo the May 1968 protests? What a fool is President Macron?

Why the government deficits so high in France (last year about 6% of GDP)?