Borrell made evaluations regarding foreign policy at a forum he attended in Barcelona, Spain. “As the EU, we have only used persuasion in the Middle East so far, but we have failed. We are far behind 30 years ago in the Middle East.” Using the statement, Borrell criticized the EU for “having a very divided foreign policy”.
‘CRUSADE’ WARNING AGAINST MUSLIMS
He warned that “a Crusade may be launched” against China and Muslims during the second Donald Trump term, which will begin after the inauguration ceremony on January 20 in the USA.
Expressing his concerns about the second Donald Trump term in the USA, the Spanish politician said, “We Europeans cannot trust the mood of American voters every four years.” He emphasized that the EU should pursue a more independent foreign policy from the USA and increase defense expenditures for this.
Reminding that Trump threatened not to protect NATO countries that do not spend 2 percent of their gross national product on defense against external attacks, Borrell said that “an anti-China and anti-Muslim crusade may be started” with the new US president. he said.
Reminding that former television presenter Pete Hegseth, who is expected to be the new US Secretary of Defense, has a tattoo on his arm that reads “God wills it”, a reference to Pope Urban II in the 1st Crusade in the 11th century, Borrell said, “If Americans If they have a voice in the world, it is because they have six fleets traveling around the world.” he said.
Source: AA