Archive · 9 Jan 2026
German President Criticizes US Foreign Policy
The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, gave a strong speech about how the United States is not following the rules of the world anymore.
He said that the US is acting in a way that is hurting global democracy and making the world a more dangerous place.
He mentioned that Russia's actions in Ukraine were a big turning point, and now the US is causing another big problem.
He wants countries like Brazil and India to help protect the world order so that powerful countries don't just take what they want.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, also said that the US is breaking free from international rules and turning away from some of its allies.
The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, called the US's remarks on Greenland concerning and said that international law must be upheld to protect smaller countries.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier criticized US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, warning against the world turning into a 'den of robbers' where powerful countries take what they want.
He cited Russia's annexation of Crimea and invasion of Ukraine as a watershed moment and described the US behavior as a second historic rupture in global values.
Steinmeier called for active intervention and urged countries like Brazil and India to protect the world order.
French President Emmanuel Macron also criticized the US, stating that it is breaking free from international rules and gradually turning away from some of its allies.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concern over the US's remarks on Greenland, stating that international law must be upheld to protect smaller countries.
- Who
- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, French President Emmanuel Macron, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas
- What
- Criticized US foreign policy and urged protection of world order
- When
- Remarks made on Wednesday, January 8, 2026
- Where
- Berlin, Germany; Egypt
- Why
- Concerns about the breakdown of global values and the world order, and the US's actions in Venezuela and potential moves on Greenland
Critics of US Policy
US Government
US Foreign Policy
Critics of US Policy
The US is breaking international rules and turning away from allies, causing a breakdown in global values and world order.
US Government
The US is acting in its national interest and is not bound by international rules that it did not agree to.
- German President
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Countries Mentioned
- Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, India, France, Denmark, Greenland
- Event Referenced
- Ousting of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro
- Key Issue
- Breakdown of global values and world order
- US Charges Against Maduro
- Narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking conspiracy, and related offenses
- French President
- Emmanuel Macron
- EU Foreign Policy Chief
- Kaja Kallas
Sources
German president says US is destroying world order
German president says US is destroying world order
Germany Says India, Brazil Must Help Prevent World Turning Into ‘Den Of Robbers’
German president says US is destroying world order
