Today is certainly a day of historical remembrance. Today is June 6th 2026 and marks 82 year's since the D-day landings on Normandy beach in 1944.

It was one of the most famous battles of world war 2, and is best described as the 24 hours that changed the world.

With all of this, every year on June 6th at the US cemetery in Colleville - sur - Mer, Normandy. A event takes place to commemorate the D-day landings.

At one point in the ceremony, the US defence secretary was speaking about the commemorations of the D-day landings. 

Then came Mr Hegseth and quoted 

" Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different, dangerous ideologies. Beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria, boats and men arrive."

"When will European capitals do something about that invasion or is it too late? I pray not, and I believe not."

Not only that, a US National Security Strategy document issued last year warned Europe will face "civilisation erasure" and must course - correct if it is to remain a reliable ally to the US.

Now with all this been said. Is it time for all of Europe to realise that border security should be the number one problem that should be solved? 

Should we be concerned that if we don't do something about our border security problems, then one of our greatest ally of NATO will start to no longer trust us?

My answer to all this is we should absolutely be concerned about our borders. I mean it's not like we'll end up being worse if we did do it. Plus especially if this issue is affecting Europes relationship with the USA, and potentially making the US want to withdraw with NATO. Then I think all European countries should put more support in making sure every border is secure.

We should be more like Poland. In my point of view, I think Poland is one of the greatest countries in Europe at the moment. They have really strong policies on their borders. They have affordable urban living, meaning that they are very financially stable with there cultural richness. Violent crime is very low and is widely considered as one of the most safest countries in Europe. It also gives a lot of high quality of life to it's citizens with better services, low food costs and low housing costs.

The list goes on and on, and I think Poland is a great example that having border security makes a country great.

Here is another thing about why we should be like Poland. The US defence secretary views Poland as a "Strategic frontline partner on NATO's eastern flank." They see Poland as a great model ally on Europe. They also see Poland as a staunch ally not only in words, but In actions as well.

Hegseth himself said that Poland is going through a more and more stronger relationship with the U.S. by the day. He added that Poland is a great example on how the rest of NATO should spend on defence's as it is needed for the alliance.

So there you have it, should Europe really up there defences in order to keep a strong relationship with the USA?  Should we become inspired by Poland and as a result, not have any of these problems?

With all of what we've covered. I strongly think we should acknowledge what Hegseth has said about Europe. And we should follow in the footsteps of what Poland is doing.

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"Invasion of dangerous ideologies" says Peter Hegseth as a warning for Europe at this year's D-day speach.