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This is the largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started the war. Europe is once again demonstrating its unity. More than half of these items are linked to the ballistic missile production chain. We are making it significantly more difficult, slower, and more expensive for Russia to produce the weapons it uses to kill Ukrainians, says EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. #Sanzioni #Russia #Ucraina (translated)

The author stated that Donald Trump's further remarks about Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine strengthened his concerns that Trump would unhesitatingly abandon their side because of deals with Vladimir Putin. He cited the need to invest more in the military as another reason. #Trump #Ukrajina #armáda #CZ #US #UA #RU (translated)

Five times more people applied for one-time social assistance in the Czech Republic than last year, which experts attribute to changes related to the new super benefit that replaced several older benefits, and the increased need for financial assistance due to economic difficulties. #mimořádnápomoc #superdávka #sociálnípomoc (translated)

The Truth claimed that last week individuals led by the security services of Russia and Belarus had penetrated Latvian territory and carried out diversions, which were reportedly documented on video. The author reproached the President of the State, Edgars Rinkēvičs, for not convening a meeting of the National Security Council and informing the public about what had happened and Latvia's reaction. The Truth also criticized most Latvian media for portraying the incident as insignificant. The author described Rinkēvičs as incapable and unwilling to respond to threats to national security, and claimed that the president was informed about Sprūda's harmful activities and the corruption and negligence of the State Border Guard, yet did not take action. The Truth pointed out that the border guard lacked sensors, cameras, and drones, but there was no accountability, adding that the commander of the National Armed Forces publicly stated that this issue did not concern him. The Truth questioned whether, in the event of war, Rinkēvičs would also fail to respond and whether the border guard and the commander of the National Armed Forces would not seek accountability from each other. The author expressed hope that Latvia would have a new president next year who would not be elected with Lembergs' support and would consider national security. #Latvija #Drošība #Politika (translated)

Susanna Silfverskiöld wrote that 29 days had passed without a new government. She claimed that Magdalena Andersson had declared herself the winner of the election and celebrated with cake, but had not taken any steps forward beyond "reflecting" and declining to participate in the SVT studio. According to Silfverskiöld, it was understandable that the voters' confidence in Andersson was plummeting. https://t.co/1jm8KmimfO #Sverige #politik #val2022 (translated)

Patria Prima argued that a rule signed by ANRE on October 9 would allow energy suppliers, starting in 2027, to dismiss complaints if they believe they contain inappropriate language or do not sufficiently describe the situation. The author stated that the rule does not define these terms and leaves the decision to the discretion of the complained firm. As examples, Patria Prima mentioned clients who contest a much larger bill or do not know how to explain why it seems incorrect to them. In the author's opinion, their complaints could be dismissed without the supplier checking the issue. Patria Prima also said that ANRE applies a similar rule to itself from 2024, which would allow the institution to ignore complaints about suppliers. The author claimed that the provision did not appear in the draft submitted for public debate and was introduced in the final form without ANRE specifying who requested it and why. Patria Prima stated that it had filed a complaint with ANRE and requested the cancellation of the rule, and if it is not withdrawn within 30 days, it will go to court. It also urged the public to share the information. #energie #ANRE #facturi (translated)

Superjan wrote that he would email all the strategists and directors of advertising agencies for the Defense to ask why he believes 98% of defense advertisements show white people, compared to about 40% of other advertisements. One person had already said, according to him, that they happened to be on vacation; today he would approach the next one. #Defensie #Reclame #Diversiteit (translated)

Krzysztof Sałek from KO Stalowa Wola wrote that when the addressee was prime minister and oversaw all departments, Poles were being monitored by a system that — according to him — did not allow for the surveillance of Russians and Belarusians. He claimed that the collected data was sent to foreign services, including Israeli ones, and asked the addressee how he could not feel shame. https://t.co/zzrN6ZGbWU #polityka #inwigilacja #bezpieczeństwo (translated)

https://bjarnekimpedersen.blogspot.com/2026/10/12102026-danske-hjerter.html 12.10.2026 DANSKE HJERTER Hvor mange skridt har jeg ikke gået på den fynske hede. Hvor mange tanker har jeg ikke skrevet ned herude på Enebærodde. Jeg var der desværre ikke i går da russerskibet Nikolai Yevgenov sejlede bort efter reparation på Zwastikabaronværftet Fayard. Havde det været i mine drengeår ville jeg have forestillet mig en bazooka ved fyret Kaboom. I går gik jeg med mine børnebørn på Panzermuseum East her var de Kaboom våbnene og et lille skilt med et ukrainsk flag "Denne type køretøjer anvendes, nu i 2022, på slagmarkerne i Ukraine. Panzermuseum East har sendt to af deres køretøjer til kampen for et frit Ukraine BMP-1 og MT-LB. Jeg holdt en Kalasjnikov sammen med mit barnebarn; en Kalasjnikov, denne model anvendes, nu i 2026 i kampen for et frit Ukraine!

Sabrina F. wrote that defending fundamental rights should not be defined as racism and distinguished her critique of a model of society from hostility towards a religion. She argued that in that model, the law would be subordinate to a sacred text, that changing faith or loving a person of the same sex could lead to severe penalties, and that in 2026, in ten states, the death penalty could be at risk for the latter reason. She also cited marriages with girls aged 9 and restrictions imposed on women, including beatings by moral police for the veil. According to Sabrina F., the separation between religion and law and equality before the law were principles enshrined in the Constitution. She criticized what she described as a selective silence on the rights of LGBTQ+ people and women: she wrote that in half of the planet, rainbow flags could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty and recalled the case of a twenty-year-old beaten by the moral police for the veil. She added that in too many countries opening a church could lead to prison and argued that accepting laws applied differently in the same society was neither inclusion nor openness. #DirittiUmani #LibertàDiCredo #GiustiziaSociale (translated)

I am and I admit it, a problem for those who want to do old-fashioned politics, namely to tax ever more, which has led us to the current situation, unlike countries that have lowered taxes to create more wealth. On the contrary, Georges-Louis Bouchez took the opportunity to re-emphasize his red line, playing this "alone against all" position: "I am and I admit it, a problem for those who want to do old-fashioned politics, namely to tax ever more, which has led us to the current situation, unlike countries that have lowered taxes to create more wealth. I propose a model that is more suited to our challenges: a reduction in public spending, a reduction in taxes for more economic growth and collective well-being," responded the liberal leader. #Belgique #Politique #GeorgesLouisBouchez (translated)