Kai Nielsen wrote that today has made particularly clear how far, in his opinion, the political leadership has distanced itself from the reality of the citizens. Even in cases of mourning, it operates in its own world that revolves only around itself. #Bas #Politik #Gesellschaft #Realitycheck (translated)
Ethiopia's bearers of fate for peace are threatened by the possibility of tensions escalating again with Eritrea, which reflects the recurring military superiority of the capital troops over the Tigray People's Liberation Front and the unresolved feelings of revenge against Tigray. #Äthiopien #Eritrea #Bürgerkrieg (translated)
Dr. David Lütke accused politics of dividing and destroying society and the country for years. At the same time, he criticized that it now complains about resistance and demands a "culture of respect". He asked when politics last respected its own citizens. https://t.co/rJ4cyO5msl #Politik #Gesellschaft #Respekt (translated)
Markus Frohnmaier criticized the German Journalists' Association for condemning Ulrich Siegmund for his statement to ZDF reporter Fabian Köster. Siegmund had announced that he would abolish the broadcasting fees, after which Köster would have to look for a new job. Frohnmaier wrote that well-paid ZDF commentators had no right to permanently live off taxpayers' money. He stated that the AfD would abolish the broadcasting contribution. #Rundfunkgebühren #AfD #Journalismus (translated)
Mona Keijzer wrote that it was about virtue at the European level according to her, while the Dutch citizen footed the bill. https://t.co/ieFtWCkncg #EU #Nederland #politiek (translated)
The Federal Constitutional Court is to decide whether the inheritance tax in Germany is unfair, particularly regarding the privileged treatment of business heirs compared to other citizens. #Erbschaftsteuer #Unternehmerprivilegien #Bundesverfassungsgericht (translated)
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 victory for Ukraine would also specifically benefit the citizens of Germany. Therefore, it is in the German interest to completely drive Russia out of Ukraine. A free Europe serves as the foundation for the free development of the individual and economic growth, he stated. https://t.co/SSc7bQwl2H #Ukraine #Freiheit #Europa #UA #DE #RU (translated)
slaghoedje wrote that at talk show tables there was constant discussion about the threat of Putin, but that the author was more concerned about what he described as a kind of civil war around Islam in France and Belgium. According to slaghoedje, it was not about student protests, but about displays of power by supporters of Islam. The author wondered whether this would spill over to the Netherlands. #Frankrijk #België #islam (translated)
Julius Böhm wrote that it is new to combine a resignation after a bereavement with a political frontal attack on the coalition partner and to question civil decency in the process. He wished Bärbel Bas a lot of strength and all the best. #Politik #Trauerfall #Koalition (translated)
Regina Laska wrote that Bärbel Bas is stepping down as co-chair of the SPD and as Minister of Labor. In her letter to the party, Bas mentioned the death of her stepdaughter and explained that she needs time to grieve. At the same time, according to Laska, she wrote that public attacks on her have intensified during this time – even from within the ranks of the coalition partner. According to Laska, Bas has been held responsible for problems within the coalition, including an overly expensive pension, too lenient citizen's income, and a weak economy. The author wrote that political criticism can be tough, but there is a line where it becomes malicious. If a minister refers to her own coalition upon resigning, someone in the Chancellery should take notice, she said. Bas retains her parliamentary mandate and hopes to be able to work with full strength again soon, wrote Laska. She expressed her condolences to Bas. #Politik #SPD #Trauer (translated)
The student protests in Saint-Denis strengthen Bally Bagayoko as Mélenchon's ally in the suburbs, attract many young people, but also draw criticism. #Schülerproteste #SaintDenis #Bürgermeister (translated)
In a recent attack on the international airport of Riyadh, a Pakistani citizen was killed and eleven others were injured, while Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi rocket from Yemen. #MiddenOosten #Riyad #Houthi (translated)
It cannot be that so many people receive citizen's money at the expense of taxpayers, even though they could go to work. The AfD labor market politician René Springer said: "It cannot be that so many people receive citizen's money at the expense of taxpayers, even though they could go to work." #Bürgergeld #Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit #AfD (translated)
The number of long-term unemployed receiving citizen's money for at least five years has risen to 1.4 million, with particularly high rates recorded in Berlin and Bremen, while the AfD is using this situation for its populist agenda. #Bürgergeld #Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit #AfD (translated)
An American judge has prohibited the airing of controversial TV commercials paid for with tax money from President Donald Trump following criticism from the civil rights group Common Cause. #Trump #midterms #politiek (translated)
The responsible individuals of CReCCiDe are calling on the Walloon ministers to save a unique, independent structure that is committed to the prevention of extreme right-wing ideologies and the promotion of coexistence, amid political decisions that threaten education on citizenship and the remembrance of genocides. #ÉducationCitoyenne #MémoireDesGénocides #PolitiqueBelge (translated)
Three years after October 7, the fear in northern Israel at the border with Lebanon remains omnipresent, while the upcoming election on October 27 is dominated by the pressing security issue, and citizens, despite dissatisfaction with Netanyahu, hesitate to change the political course. #Israel #Libanon #Sicherheitsfrage (translated)
Even Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York, who is considered by many as a patron of the leftist movement in Europe, often emphasizes that social housing in Vienna is exemplary for him, most recently at the end of September during a conversation with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, as stated in the official report of the Austrian Embassy. #WienerPolitik #SPÖ #FPÖ (translated)
simply unacceptable in a time when national budgets are already under pressure. We cannot impose higher costs on our citizens as long as we do not provide solutions to today’s challenges. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten also rejected the proposal. #EUBudget #IrischerRatsvorsitz #Finanzrahmen (translated)
