Europe and Germany stepping up.

“Pirates off the coast of Somalia will now have to contend with an EU naval force mandated on Friday by EU member states to launch attacks on its inner coastal territory.” Two French warships have now joined the four existing EU ships in order to add strength and versatility (EU Observer, March 26, 2012).

Meanwhile, in Germany, the former U.S. ambassador commented on Germany’s growing European leadership role, “Berlin will learn to lead Europe through the current crisis” and the Germans will basically “figure things out as they go.” He noted that of all the European nations, Germany would have the greatest influence on Europe’s future.

He also pointed out that many German institutions are over 60 years old and need to change with the times—including the German police force (Deutsche Welle, March 28, 2012). Because of WWII-related constraints, the police have had difficulty containing and dismantling internal terrorist groups, including a neo-Nazi group responsible for the murder of nine immigrants from 2000-2006 (BBC, March 27, 2012).

Bible prophecy reveals that a militarized European Beast power, led by Germany, will lead Europe and the world for a time (Revelation 17:12-13) and ultimately control the Holy Land (Daniel 2:40-44; 11:40-43). Events are “pushing” Germany to lead Europe at the same time the EU is being “pushed” to the use of force in distant areas of the globe. Interesting precedents are now being set. Our free booklet, The Beast of Revelation, provides prophetic insights about this coming world power.