Topic: European Diplomats

European diplomats have expressed concern over the attendance of leaders from the German political party AFD at the US inauguration. Critics and the German government have accused the group of using Nazi-era propaganda slogans, while party supporters claim the "far-right" label is a tactical smear. The presence of these libertarian-conservative figures has sparked debate regarding international protocol and political alignment.

The European Union has established the European External Action Service (EEAS) to counter Russian propaganda. The hosts describe this Brussels-based unit's mission to monitor Russian media and promote EU institutions, including launching a Russian-language channel. They compare the unit to the "techno-experts" established by the U.S. State Department.