webfact Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Malta envoy to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler VALLETTA (Reuters) - Malta's ambassador to Finland resigned on Sunday after he came under fire for comparing German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Adolf Hitler, Malta's ministry of foreign affairs said in an emailed statement. "When accepting the ambassador's resignation with immediate effect, Minister Evarist Bartolo stressed that the ambassador's comments on German Chancellor Angela Merkel were not representative of the friendship and mutual respect between Malta and Germany," the statement said. Michael Zammit Tabona wrote in a Facebook post on Friday, the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe, that "75 years ago we stopped Hitler. Who will stop Angela Merkel? She has fulfilled Hitler's dream! To control Europe." Zammit Tabona, a businessman and political appointee who was appointed in 2014, could not be contacted for comment. (Reporting By Cristopher Scicluna; editing by Philip Pullella and Diane Craft) -- © Copyright Reuters 2020-05-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted May 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, webfact said: Michael Zammit Tabona wrote in a Facebook post on Friday, the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe, that "75 years ago we stopped Hitler. Who will stop Angela Merkel? She has fulfilled Hitler's dream! To control Europe." Ah facebook, wonder if he was drinking before that post went up...either that or he wants to be sacked. Very bizarre post for an ambassador to put up. Edited May 10, 2020 by Bluespunk 8 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RedPill Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 40 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Ah facebook, wonder if he was drinking before that post went up...either that or he wants to be sacked. Very bizarre post for an ambassador to put up. Yes, very diplomatic for a diplomat ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OnTheGround Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Michael Zammit Tabona wrote in a Facebook post on Friday, Famous peoples need for social media, FB, Twitter, Instagram ..... where would they be without? In the real world, doing their job, without distractions. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 How can he compare Merkel to Hitler, she has a far bigger moustache........ 1 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 An off topic trolling post has been reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: Zammit Tabona, a businessman and political appointee Looks like he didn't go to Diplomat School... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Ah facebook..I would pay good money to see what Kaiser Bill,Franz Josef and Tsar Nicholas were tweeting about in July,1914. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 59 minutes ago, RedPill said: Yes, very diplomatic for a diplomat ???? Anyway. I hear Herr Merkels balls are much bigger than Adolf's were!!! ???????????????????????????????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Some more off topic deflection posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 Merkel is nothing like Hitler (although if you read his comments carefully he didn't actually say that she was, but it's the click-bait headline and over-reaction to it that ends careers these days). His point (which contains some truth) is that Germany is attempting to exert control over Europe via it's high profile position within the European Union. Of course, it exerts it's influence through economic policies these days rather than brutal military force. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Don't know what kind ambassador he is. Never even live in Finland! But anyway who want live in my home coundry in winter time! Need to be crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 Just now, JonnyF said: Merkel is nothing like Hitler (although if you read his comments carefully he didn't actually say that she was, but it's the click-bait headline and over-reaction to it that ends careers these days). His point (which contains some truth) is that Germany is attempting to exert control over Europe via it's high profile position within the European Union. Of course, it exerts it's influence through economic policies these days rather than brutal military force. Your attempt to justify his words by blaming it on the evil media is disgusting. 3 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, stevenl said: Your attempt to justify his words by blaming it on the evil media is disgusting. Incorrect (BTW there is no need to try to claim the moral high ground by throwing insults around, that's not very mature). Let's look at his words carefully. 1. 75 years ago we stopped Hitler. Depends who "we" is, but assuming he means the allies this is correct. 2. Who will stop Angela Merkel? This is a question. Do SJW's still allow questions to be asked? 3. She has fulfilled Hitler's dream! To control Europe. Hitler's dream was to control Europe, I would agree with this part. I would disagree that she has fulfilled this dream but it would be difficult to argue that Germany does not have significant influence over Europe via it's economics policies within the European Union. His words were very undiplomatic. But to say that she has fulfilled Hitler's dream, whilst incorrect in my opinion, is not the same as comparing the two. 7 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ujayujay Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, JonnyF said: Merkel is nothing like Hitler (although if you read his comments carefully he didn't actually say that she was, but it's the click-bait headline and over-reaction to it that ends careers these days). His point (which contains some truth) is that Germany is attempting to exert control over Europe via it's high profile position within the European Union. Of course, it exerts it's influence through economic policies these days rather than brutal military force. 1 hour ago, JonnyF said: Merkel is nothing like Hitler (although if you read his comments carefully he didn't actually say that she was, but it's the click-bait headline and over-reaction to it that ends careers these days). His point (which contains some truth) is that Germany is attempting to exert control over Europe via it's high profile position within the European Union. Of course, it exerts it's influence through economic policies these days rather than brutal military force. Utterly nonsense! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Nick Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Ah facebook, wonder if he was drinking before that post went up...either that or he wants to be sacked. Very bizarre post for an ambassador to put up. Very bizzare for anyone, I might add! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 3 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: How can he compare Merkel to Hitler, she has a far bigger moustache........ But Hitler had one more ball! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Some more off topic deflection posts and replies have been removed. This topic is not about Trump, this topic is about: Malta envoy to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Aylesham Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, JonnyF said: Merkel is nothing like Hitler (although if you read his comments carefully he didn't actually say that she was, but it's the click-bait headline and over-reaction to it that ends careers these days). His point (which contains some truth) is that Germany is attempting to exert control over Europe via it's high profile position within the European Union. Of course, it exerts it's influence through economic policies these days rather than brutal military force. 'Exert control' - Like every other country on the globe - otherwise their leaders and diplomats aren't doing their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaf3 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 the frustration with germany is all about economic policy - exchange and interest rates in particular - I would suggest that there be Southern and Northern Euro with different exchange rates and interest rates and policy. Athens and Valletta will never thrive if they have to operate like Germany economic policy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post abrahamzvi Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 5 hours ago, RedPill said: Yes, very diplomatic for a diplomat ???? And a most annoying and unjust remark. Angela Merkel is probably the best democratic leader in Europe, and she has done more for a unified, peaceful and democratic Europe than any other European politician since the founders of the forefathers of the present EU. 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) Stupid diplomat ................. that isn't the right comparison at all.. Edited May 11, 2020 by BritManToo 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simple1 Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 13 minutes ago, abrahamzvi said: And a most annoying and unjust remark. Angela Merkel is probably the best democratic leader in Europe, and she has done more for a unified, peaceful and democratic Europe than any other European politician since the founders of the forefathers of the present EU. Well said! 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, abrahamzvi said: And a most annoying and unjust remark. Angela Merkel is probably the best democratic leader in Europe, and she has done more for a unified, peaceful and democratic Europe than any other European politician since the founders of the forefathers of the present EU. Rubbish. The continent of Europe was reunited after the mass demonstrations and efforts of the people of eastern Europe, primed by the new policies of Gorbachev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simple1 Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 25 minutes ago, nauseus said: Rubbish. The continent of Europe was reunited after the mass demonstrations and efforts of the people of eastern Europe, primed by the new policies of Gorbachev. I suggest the member was talking to Merkel's contributions leading up to and when she came to power. There is no doubt Merkel made a magnificent contribution compared to other EU leaders. As an example... https://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/73195 Unfortunately Merkel has in recent years faced ever increasing difficulties from an alleged ally stirring the pot of right of centre populism. To date she has managed to keep matters relatively stable when compared to some of her neighbours such as Poland and Hungary. Whoever takes on the leadership of Germany will face some very tough times. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puipuitom Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Would be a good suggestion, to have a better (financial) control over the Olive Belt. For decades they spend too much public money despite warning after warning. Taxing: every suggestion was striked away. With the merge of all into the Euro (1999) , agreed was: max 3% state deficit, and a 60% total state debt. But the Olive Belt even widened the gap. Financial ( banking ) crises 2008: warnings again, but.. got the thick middle finger as reply. Even big row end of 2018 about the AGAIN big deficit of Italy, but reply from the Clown Grillo and Mr Selfini: "burst". This time, it really hurts, and after 30-40 years earning, the misery comes to the surface. Never even a glimpse of solidarity from Italy especially, but NOW the Germanians have to show solidity and.. give HUGE amounts of money to the Olive Belt. Forget it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post puipuitom Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, nauseus said: Rubbish. The continent of Europe was reunited after the mass demonstrations and efforts of the people of eastern Europe, primed by the new policies of Gorbachev. The Eastern European countries joined the EU for ONE and ONE reason only: EU funds... Kohl convinced the Sovjest they were broke. That's why trailer after trailer with aid goods from the West went into the East. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 8 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: How can he compare Merkel to Hitler, she has a far bigger moustache........ Yeah, ridiculous to compare her to Hitler. Now Stalin, there's a comparison................................................. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted May 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 5 hours ago, jaf3 said: the frustration with germany is all about economic policy - exchange and interest rates in particular - I would suggest that there be Southern and Northern Euro with different exchange rates and interest rates and policy. Athens and Valletta will never thrive if they have to operate like Germany economic policy. Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, will not thrive without massive EU aid. They can, and have never, been good at financial management. Corruption, high public spending, poor tax enforcement etc etc. Different mix in each country but same result. Germany and the North West EU member states have been very, very tolerant. Because they could afford to be. Now maybe not so much. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Mneh, Hitler was Austrian. Wrong country to begin with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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