- Germany's president warns democracy faces unprecedented danger from internal and external threats.
- He cites a "breach of values" by the US, specifically referencing actions like the Venezuela military operation.
- Steinmeier emphasized the need for strength and security policy to prevent global instability.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything interesting in the news today?
B: No! What’s up? Anything good?
A: Well, it's a bit serious. Germany's president, Steinmeier, said democracy is in danger.
B: Seriously? What made him say that?
A: He thinks the US is acting in a way that goes against shared values. It's about things like the military action in Venezuela.
B: Wow. That’s a pretty strong statement. He's saying the US is a big problem?
A: He said the US helped build the global order, you know, a system of rules. Now he feels like they’re breaking those rules.
B: So, what does he want to do?
A: He wants everyone to be strong and protect democracy. He doesn't want the world to be… chaotic!
B: That's a bit scary, huh?
A: Yeah, it is. Hopefully, things will calm down.
- He cites a "breach of values" by the US, specifically referencing actions like the Venezuela military operation.
- Steinmeier emphasized the need for strength and security policy to prevent global instability.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything interesting in the news today?
B: No! What’s up? Anything good?
A: Well, it's a bit serious. Germany's president, Steinmeier, said democracy is in danger.
B: Seriously? What made him say that?
A: He thinks the US is acting in a way that goes against shared values. It's about things like the military action in Venezuela.
B: Wow. That’s a pretty strong statement. He's saying the US is a big problem?
A: He said the US helped build the global order, you know, a system of rules. Now he feels like they’re breaking those rules.
B: So, what does he want to do?
A: He wants everyone to be strong and protect democracy. He doesn't want the world to be… chaotic!
B: That's a bit scary, huh?
A: Yeah, it is. Hopefully, things will calm down.
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Summary
Germany's president warns democracy faces danger from internal/external threats. Steinmeier criticizes US actions (like Venezuela military operation) as a "breach of values," advocating for strength & security to prevent global instability. #democracy #Germany #US
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260109_10/#summary
Date: Jan. 9, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-09
Created: 2026/01/09 15:40
Updated: 2026/01/10 07:45
Last Read: 2026/01/10 07:45