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Summary: German president: US 'breach of values' puts democracy at risk NHK

- 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.
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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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

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