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Bernd Kaiser expressed his condolences to Bärbel Bas on the death of her stepdaughter but accused her of politically exploiting the tragedy. He wrote that Bas is resigning from her position as Federal Minister of Labor and the presidency of the SPD party but is keeping her Bundestag mandate. Kaiser criticized that Bas would therefore continue to receive a salary and additionally statutory transitional pay: the full ministerial salary for three months and then half for up to two years. He compared this to the regulations for employees: those who lose a stepchild have no right to statutory special leave; in the public sector, there are two days off for the death of direct relatives. He claimed that Bas did not change this regulation during her time in office. Kaiser accused Bas of evading political responsibility by referring to grief and public attacks while the costs would be borne by taxpayers. #BärbelBas #SPD #Doppelmoral #BärbelBas #SPD #Politik (translated)

The author wrote that a search for the name Poschardt in the NSDAP archive yields 995 results. He also stated that relatives of Philippe Sands were murdered in the Holocaust in Treblinka. Ulf Poschardt is reportedly working in 2026 to make the far-right AfD socially acceptable. #Holocaust #Rechtsextremismus #Geschichte #DE #PL (translated)

Zara Riffler wrote that there had been a shooting in Schöneberg on Friday, which she described as bloody. Heavily armed police had to secure a hospital in Berlin; furthermore, according to her statements, relatives of the injured clan members had repeatedly arrived there. (translated)

Dennis Hohloch expressed his condolences to the relatives after four young people aged 14 to 19 lost their lives in a traffic accident in Brandenburg the night before. He wrote that his condolences were directed towards the parents, siblings, other relatives, and friends, and wished them strength and support during this difficult time. #Trauer #Mitgefühl #Brandenburg (translated)

"No one can remain indifferent to their fears. They were children or at the beginning of their youth during the Corona pandemic, we demanded significant efforts from them, and since then they have seen wars, climate change, and sometimes their loved ones in distress." In the evening, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised the protesting students better learning conditions but did not foresee any additional financial aid in the education sector. #Schülerproteste #Bildung #Frankreich (translated)

U.M. OSINT explained that he is often criticized for speaking of "the Palestinians" instead of just Hamas. Highlighting Hamas conveys the impression in the West, in his view, that the Palestinians are largely innocent and the responsibility lies solely with a ruling class. In the Gaza Strip and, in a different composition, in the West Bank, the Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the PFLP, the DFLP, the Martyrs' Brigades, Fatah, and other groups are also active. According to U.M. OSINT, the motivation of these groups is distorted in the West. Their goal is the destruction of Israel; they internally view Israel's existence as an occupation of their land. This perspective is also adopted by Western left extremists. U.M. OSINT referred to the resistance against Israel's existence as Muqāwama and stated that civilian, peaceful resistance means Ṣumūd. Citing the recent survey by the Palestinian PCPSR (Poll No 97, 12.08.2026), he wrote that 50% of respondents opposed a two-state solution and 32% supported armed resistance. The latter figure is the lowest ever recorded; in December 2023, it was at 68%. According to an INSS survey (National Security Studies INSS, Special Survey: Palestinian Public Opinion in the West Bank, 17.09.2026), 43% support a Palestinian state between the Jordan and the Mediterranean. Of those, 26% wanted to allow no Jewish presence in such a state, which, according to U.M. OSINT, affects nearly 1.5 million Palestinians. To justify his terminology, he referred to historical comparisons: despite armed resistance in Italy, today, people talk about the Allies' fight against Italy and not just against the Partito Nazionale Fascista. The pro-imperial Taisei Yokusankai is hardly known in Europe; people simply talk about Japan. In World War II, more than 17 million Germans fought, and millions also contributed to the armaments industry and in organizations. It would be strange, he wrote, to attribute the war solely to members of the NSDAP. U.M. OSINT argued that a society bears collective responsibility when it is permeated by a system. Whether Palestinians internally struggle for an Islamist or secular society is of no consequence to Israel externally. In his view, the portrayal of the situation as an occupation of the West Bank is directed at uninformed people in the West. The so-called resistance began long before the founding of Israel and took on current structures while Israel had not yet occupied anything; at that time, the Palestinian autonomous areas were occupied and annexed by Jordan and Egypt. Additionally, from at least 1947, about 1,000 former members of the Waffen-SS fought on the Palestinian side in the so-called Arab Liberation Army (ALA). If he refers to a specific association or terrorist organization, he names it explicitly; otherwise, he speaks of the Palestinians. #Palästinenser #Hamas #Nahostkonflikt (translated)

The author recalled that Hamas had attacked Israel exactly three years earlier and described the attack as barbaric terror. His thoughts are with the murdered, the freed hostages, and their relatives, he wrote. Anti-Semitism has no place anywhere; it must be opposed everywhere and in every form. https://t.co/152NRQQz7z #Israel #Hamas #Antisemitismus #IL #PS (translated)

The Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ) is introducing new rules for salary increases and compliance that are linked to the Statistics Austria index and, in response to the Ruck case, provide for the disclosure of certain family relationships. #WKÖ #Gehaltserhöhungen #Compliance (translated)

"Especially employees with particularly sensitive security-relevant knowledge can come into the focus of foreign powers that use them as instruments of espionage or manipulation." CDU security politician Roderich Kiesewetter also spoke of such "consultant networks," in which former members of the public service often promote their expertise and contacts after the end of their active service. #Geheimdienst #Sicherheitspolitik #Spionage (translated)

In the process for additional damages for the survivors of the victims of the Germanwings crash in 2015, the Braunschweig District Court dismissed the lawsuit of 30 relatives because they must assert their claims against the airline and cannot receive damages from state liability. #Germanwings #Alpenkatastrophe #Schmerzensgeld (translated)

In the process regarding additional compensation for the relatives of the victims of the Germanwings crash, the Braunschweig Regional Court dismissed the lawsuit, as the survivors can make equivalent claims against Germanwings GmbH. #Germanwings #Flugzeugabsturz #Schmerzensgeld (translated)

The Braunschweig Regional Court has dismissed the lawsuit from the relatives of the victims of the Germanwings crash of 2015 for pain and suffering, stating that the correct party to be liable for damages is the airline and not the Federal Aviation Office. #Germanwings #Flugzeugabsturz #Schadenersatz (translated)

Sumit Kumar wrote that he had a friendly conversation with the Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernization on that day. He was interested in how people there thought about eagles; he described the employees as motivated. On that day, numerous other administrative tasks were added to FragDenAdler: changes to the board or statutes in the register of associations, disposal of hazardous substances and special waste, as well as reports on illegal telemarketing and misuse of phone numbers. This also included the registration of a power of attorney, the initiation of legal guardianship for relatives, adoptions of children, stepchildren, and adults, as well as applications for student tickets and student transportation in case of disability or illness. Other offerings concerned hunting licenses, educational assistance, educational counseling, and social-pedagogical family support. Also mentioned were certificates of eligibility for marriage abroad – even for people who had never lived in Germany – the registration of marriages concluded abroad, and the certification of births abroad. The list also included integration assistance for people with disabilities and children with mental disabilities, pregnancy conflict counseling, the certification of child support at the youth welfare office, and applications for personal bankruptcy. Additionally, there were the registration of drones and the acquisition of a drone pilot license, as well as the acquisition, replacement due to loss, and transfer of a sports boat license. Kumar wrote that there were very many administrative procedures. #Deutschland #Digitalisierung #Bürgerservice (translated)

Reza Pahlavi Communications published a statement that had reportedly been signed by 133 Iranian political prisoners and activists. In it, the signatories thanked the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom for awarding the Freedom Prize 2026 to the Iranian people and for commissioning Prince Reza Pahlavi to accept it. The signatories wrote that during the protests on January 8 and 9, 2026, people had demanded an end to the Islamic Republic and more freedom. Published reports and estimates indicated tens of thousands of deaths and thousands of arrests. They stated that executions continued and death sentences were imposed in part based on confessions coerced under torture and in unfair trials. The authors referred to Reza Pahlavi as their political representative and supported him in leading a transition to a free, democratic Iran. They wrote that the Iranian people should decide on the future form of government in a free vote. They urged governments and international institutions to prevent executions, release political prisoners, and grant independent observers access to prisons. Additionally, they called for an end to business with the Islamic Republic, for a transparent use of frozen Iranian assets to support the freedom movement, and for better access to secure internet, including through Starlink. The letter was dated October 2026. #Iran #Freiheit #Menschenrechte (translated)

The draft bill from the Ministry of Justice, led by Stefanie Hubig, provides that victims of domestic violence can more easily exit joint rental agreements and receive clear legal claims against the perpetrator to ensure their protection and that of their family members. #HäuslicheGewalt #Mietrecht #Gewaltschutz (translated)