Hegseth in Normandy Warned Europe of New Threats

06.06.2026 16:00 HotInfo

On Saturday in Normandy, during the celebrations of the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned that, in his view, Europe is facing a new form of invasion by dangerous ideologies and must take primary responsibility for its own security. teraz.sk ↗

Hegseth spoke at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, where he recalled the legacy of the Allied landings during World War II. In his speech, he connected the historical experience with the current debate on Europe's security, migration, and the defense commitments of European states. His appearance came ahead of the anticipated NATO summit and after a series of announcements about reducing the number of American troops stationed on the European continent. ANSA ↗

Other representatives also took part in the commemorative events, including French and British officials. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico also traveled to Normandy, where he was to lay wreaths at the memorial to fallen soldiers. Le Monde ↗

At the same time, the Pentagon remains under pressure due to domestic disputes. The US Department of Defense had already tightened restrictions on journalists at the Pentagon and barred media representatives from entering the press office. The department justified this step on security and organizational grounds. Simultaneously, a US appeals court ruled that the department cannot yet discharge transgender soldiers from the military, although it may restrict their recruitment. idnes.cz ↗

Further developments will depend on the response of European allies to the American calls, on negotiations within NATO, and on the continuation of the legal and media disputes concerning the Pentagon. Telex ↗

On Record

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Robert Fico Premiér Slovenskej republiky

17.09.2026

„Dúfam, že zajtra v noci, keď sa budem vracať z Ukrajiny, nebudem taký skeptický, ako som skeptický teraz."

Fico na otvorení akademického roka v Prešove deň pred cestou na Ukrajinu.

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Robert Fico Premiér Slovenskej republiky

17.09.2026

„Držme si palce, aby to bolo len lepšie a aby tí veľkí chlapci, ako ich volám ja, v politike dostali rozum, pretože niekedy mám pocit, že už strácajú prehľad a kontrolu nad tým, čo sa momentálne vo svete deje."

Fico na otvorení akademického roka v Prešove deň pred cestou na Ukrajinu.

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Robert Fico Premiér Slovenska

21.06.2026