The French politician tells us: “We have prepared a statue of freedom.”

A French politician says that the United States should restore an icon in New York City Statue of LibertyWhich was talented France 138 years ago.

The statue, which gave the United States on the centenary of its independence, has long been a distinctive feature of the New York City horizon and the free world logo.

At a party conference of the Progressive Alliance Group for Socialism and Democrats, Raphael GloxsmannA member of the European Parliament said that his colleagues said that America must restore the gift because the country no longer embodies or protects the values ​​of democracy and freedom.

He said, “We will say to the Americans who chose alongside the tyrants, to the Americans who called the researchers to demand scientific freedom, bring us back to the statue of freedom.” According to media reports.

“We have presented it to you as a gift, but it seems that you despise it. So it will be fine here at home.”

His comments come amid a wave of protests against the Trump administration locally and from the international community.

In Canada, American flags are transported outside government buildings, schools and sports arenas.

During the weekend, The flags that fly in Mississoga, Ont were removed. After the approval of mayor Caroline Parish.

“At the request of many, the city began to remove all American flags from sports arenas and sites along Lake Ontario, including the pavement in Snug Harbor in Port Credit. I wrote on X.

Barry, Onton, has dropped American flags.

Meanwhile, Canadians reduce travel south of the border and choose to buy locally produced products.

According to Conversation By the Canadian market researcher Leger, 59 percent said they are less likely to visit the United States in 2025 than 2024, and two -thirds of Canadians have reduced the purchase of American goods inside the store and online.

Canadian sports lovers have drowned Star banner In the professional events between the American and Canadian teams, a phenomenon, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is likely to continue during a speech to the nation and Trump in February.

Going now

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In the United States an audience at the Kennedy Center BOOED Vice President JD Vance And his wife, Usha Vance, took their seats before a classic concert at the end of last week.

The vice president was also He met by the demonstrators during the ski trip to Vermont Last month, after wearing his clothes and Trump to Ukrainian President Voludmir Zelinski at the Oval Office.

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