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3/18/19 5:15 AM Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen demands more self-confidence from the European Union in dealing with the US. "The Europeans do not have to dance when Trump whistles," said Van der Bellen of the "World." The reason for his appeal is the nuclear agreement with Iran, which was decided by Washington. Then Washington canceled the deal "for no reason" and then banned European companies from doing business with Iran under threat of grave sanctions. "That goes in my opinion too far", said the Austrian head of state. At the same time, Van der Bellen warned of a Europe that would develop even more at different speeds in the future. It should not be exaggerated, he said. Neighboring countries should not feel that there is a core Europe and they are just marginal, Van der Bellen said. "That would be dangerous, you want to belong." (Photo: AP) 3/18/19 5:09 AM 3/18/19 5:07 AM Good morning revered readers. I welcome you to the "Morning" on SPIEGEL ONLINE. Even on the third day after the vicious attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, the public is paralyzed by horror and grief. An explanation of what drives a person to such blindness and hatred does not want to be found. But New Zealand also shows how to manage to bring society together after such an event. If school does, the assassin would have achieved the opposite of what he wanted. , , Let's get to the news from around the world. Show more Ticker Liveblog Software