Let’s begin in Germany. The recent election in Germany resulted in the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), a far-right, right-wing populist, national conservative political party in Germany, to make great gains (See: DW – Ulrich Siegmund led the AfD to a historic victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt).
The “mainstream” in Germany and throughout the European Union are concerned ──
7/9/26Germany's shocking far-right surge rattles Europe's political foundationsAfD’s landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt could be the prelude to far-right forces governing alone across Europe. Germany’s ‘grand coalition’ model, and the centrist alliance underpinning EU politics, are starting to crack.The radical-right Alternative for Germany’s landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt region election may be the first real crack in the power structure that has held European politics together since the Second World War.On Sunday, Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a resounding victory in the eastern German region, taking 43.8% of the vote. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which leads the governing coalition in Berlin, collapsed to 17.2%, while its junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats (SPD), managed just 9.3%.For the first time since the Nazi period, a German region could be led by a far-right force, as local leader Ulrich Siegmund could become president if the far-left party BSW decides to support him or to abstain in the election.“This result is not an outlier – it is a signal to the rest of Germany and to Europe,” René Aust, the head of the AfD delegation to the European Parliament, told Euronews.“We are on course to become the country’s leading governing party, and I am convinced that at the next European elections we will return to the European Parliament with more than twice our current strength,” Aust said. …
Again, the “mainstream” press and the political parties within Germany have long been fearing the rise of an AfD candidate. Also, in addition to policy matters, the real worry is that Ulrich Siegmund or someone with his ideas and values from the AfD party will rise and… basically… become the 21st century version of the psychopath ── Adolf Hitler.
A great many in the “mainstream” wants the AfD party outlawed or outright banned. However, such scuttlebutt as that has seemed to have strengthened the resolve and appeal for the AfD.
Russia Today posted the following ──
7 Sep 2026Germany’s anti-Russia stance helped drive AfD election victory – expertThe German government’s increasingly hostile stance toward Russia, mounting economic problems, and concerns over migration have helped propel the Alternative for Germany (AfD) to a historic election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Professor Vladislav Belov, head of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Center for German Studies, has told RT. …Speaking shortly after polls closed on Sunday, Belov recalled his earlier assessment that the anti-Russian positions adopted by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt would benefit the AfD among certain groups of voters. …Belov argued that the campaign had been unusually dominated by federal issues, despite voters formally electing a state parliament.“For the first time, the AfD presented itself not merely as a protest party but as a party with governing competence,” he said, identifying migration, education, and Saxony-Anhalt’s economic and political situation as key campaign issues that other parties had failed to address.
Of course, not everyone within Germany is “anti-Russian.” If the AfD ends up working with no other political party, it will have influence and will be somewhat shielded from any political blame if it’s not part of any governing coalition.
This world is changing. Germany is changing. And all of Europe is changing.
Soon, a reorganization of Europe will come ──
“’ The TEN HORNS which you saw are ten kings [or rather, kingdoms; as the LORD God views kingdoms] who have received no kingdom yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings WITH THE BEAST. 13) These are of ONE MIND, and they will give their power and authority to THE BEAST.’” – Revelation 17:12-13.
Now, this reorganization and unity of mind is still years away.
Yet, when you look upon the European political landscape, you see the seeds being planted.
Sadly, just like this evil and vile Democratic Socialist Party within the United States of America, spreading like a pervasive cancer, the AfD party will continue to rise and become ever-more popular among Germans in their Vaterland! Indeed, this rise of the AfD is reminiscent of pre-World War II Germany.
This time last year was an interview with Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg related to the AfD ──
“Open debate”: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg calls on Lanz to deal with the AfD differentlyA socialist has been elected mayor of New York and is causing discussions. On “Markus Lanz”, Karl-Theodor Guttenberg warned against exaggerated euphoria, while recognizing a deeper crisis: Germany is also losing its culture of debate - and the AfD is benefiting from it. …Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg calls for “open debate” with the AfDWith a view to Germany, Grünewald analysed a growing social unrest: “’ Made in Germany’ is increasingly becoming ‘ailing in Germany’ - and there is suddenly tremendous unrest.” Many people feel that their pent-up energy needs to be “channeled”. The AfD serves a longing for order and direction and “a longing for directional unity.”In this context, zu Guttenberg warned against meeting this development with silence: “People follow announcements and ideas, they do not follow affect-masturbating quarrelsome.” He therefore called for an “open debate” with the AfD with regard to the Union - across party lines. “This is not a great feat and yet it hardly takes place.”The CSU politician ruled out political cooperation with the AfD. Extremists belong behind the firewall. However, it is a mistake to draw this wall around AfD voters as well.
Could it be that Herr Guttenberg is still planning on running politically, and becoming more involved in working on the vision of a united Europe, which he hopes will lead to him gaining much support? Herr Guttenberg could be positioning himself as an alternative to the AfD. By the by, the “C” in CSU and the CDU stands for “Christian.” There is soon coming when a final Catholic Vicar for Christ will be more popular than any rock star and will be the “breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.” – Revelation 13:15.
>>> In the United States of America──our beloved President Donald Trump continues to call out our allies around the world, like Canada, Iceland, and Mexico. He recently posted on his Truth Social ──
Our neighbors to the north, Canada, has their latest tariffs on US goods now in effect ──
September 8, 2026Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to knowTORONTO (AP) — The United States sharply escalated its trade war with Canada on Tuesday, banning some Canadian dairy products and motorcycles as well as most alcoholic beverages after retaliatory Canadian tariffs took effect on about $20 billion in U.S. goods.U.S. President Donald Trump also moved to shut Canadian products out of large, long-term U.S. government contracts, broadening the confrontation beyond tariffs as relations between the longtime allies deteriorate further.“Carney and Canada have become symbolic of resistance to him,” Canadian historian Robert Bothwell said. “And what he’ll want to do is make an example of Carney and Canada and theoretically terrify everybody else while in fact showing them that they need to remove themselves even further from the United States.”
Well… our beloved president… the only one in my lifetime to step up to the plate and call out our allies for not putting in their fair share, President Donald Trump──says that Canada (to note: Canada’s economy heavily reliant on U.S., experts warn dependence comes with risks), has been ‘Ripping Off The US For Years’: Trump Defends Tariffs, Says Washington Lost Over $60 Billion In Trade!’
Of course, Iceland and Mexico aren’t too pleased with that photo ──
09/08/26Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump post showing American flag covering islandIceland’s government called in the U.S. ambassador on Monday after President Trump posted a map showing the Nordic nation blanketed by the American flag.Trump, who has previously pushed to take over Greenland and Canada, posted an image to Truth Social of the American flag stretching across North America, Greenland, Iceland, Central America and the Caribbean, with the map labeled “United States of America.”Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir summoned U.S. ambassador to Iceland Billy Long over the image, according to Icelandic public broadcaster RUV.The foreign ministry told the outlet that officials made clear to Long, a former Missouri lawmaker and IRS commissioner who became ambassador in May, that Trump’s post was “completely inappropriate.”
Well… our Trump, the greatest social media troller! White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales previously told the Daily Beast: “Truth Social has never been hotter, and it’s because President Trump offers his unfiltered and direct thoughts to the American people, without the biased media taking him out of context.” 1 To me, it’s sad that so many people ── including a great many professing Christians ── don’t have a clue what President Donald Trump is actually doing. President Trump, in my opinion, is trying to point a finger at the unhinged Democrats and the “libs” and provoking them to tears and the pulling out of their hair!
September 7, 2026Sheinbaum Responds to Trump: “Mexico Is Not and Will Not Be a Colony”Mexico “is not and will not be a colony or protectorate of any foreign country,” declared President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, after U.S. President Donald Trump circulated on social media a map in which Mexico, Canada, Greenland, and other territories appear covered with elements of the United States flag.
And OF COURSE NOT!
She, and many others, needs to learn the phrase, “getting your goat”!
It is true, however, that Mexico is working towards more in trade with the European Union (See: US News – Mexico, EU Sign Stalled Trade Deal as They Aim to Diversify From US). In 2025, Mexico was the largest U.S. trading partner in goods and services, with $976.1 billion in total trade. The U.S. runs a $196 billion goods trade deficit with Mexico, meaning imports far exceed exports. 2 Indeed, an interesting and informative read is from a Brookings commentary by Valeria Moy, “Mexico at a turning point: How tariff realignment can redefine North American trade.” It will help us all understand better the rather complicated dynamics of the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA).
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, posted on X back in May ──
We’re opening an EU-Mexico Summit of historic importance.There is so much Europe and Mexico can offer one another.But even more importantly, there is so much we can achieve together.A stronger partnership starts today.
President Donald Trump, either knowingly or unknowingly is changing the world! A question can honestly be asked ── is there any logic to his turning our allies into frenemies, and to winning over our once foes? Or is it simply just the hastening of the decline of American hegemony at the very time when China is matching the US, if not surpassing? It is all too apparent that alliances are being shook up, resettled, and reordered. But what is rather murkier to see, is if it’s permanent, or irreversible.
Yes ── according to Newton’s Third Law, that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, even in politics. Applied to politics, this means no political force acts in isolation — every decision, policy, or move by a government or political actor triggers a counterforce from other actors, institutions, or populations. 3 So, there have been unintended, or intended, consequences of President Donald Trump’s political decisions, policies, and posts. But we will always trust in the Almighty God (Romans 13:1), and we will continue to rely on God’s Spirit to reveal to us His living word, “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts” – 2 Peter 1:19.
And we also continue to ‘watch’ as our Lord Jesus Christ has admonished us to do (Mark 13:35-37). □
Additional sources:
1 Lee A., ‘This Cannot Be Real’: Trump Floods Truth Social with Bizarre Self-Glorifying Fantasies, But One Meme Steals the Show for All the Wrong Reasons, Atlanta Black Star, 8 Sept. 2026.
2 Legis1 Editorial, U.S. Declines To Renew USMCA And Imposes Mexico Tariffs, Legis 1, 18 Aug. 2026.
3 Tosevski, A., The Power of Action and Reaction in Politics Understanding Newton's Third Law in Political Dynamics, Worldviews, 6 May 2026.
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