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Pope Leo XIV wrote that doctors had found a small, localized nodule in his lung during recent examinations. It had been detected at a very early stage. On the advice of the doctors, he decided to undergo surgery, which was planned for the coming days. He also thanked for the spiritual solidarity and asked for prayers. #Gesundheit #Hoffnung #Krankheit (translated)

The author wrote that living costs had doubled in 20 years, mainly due to government interventions. In his opinion, housing would only become cheaper if more apartments were built; however, increasingly strict regulations from the state were preventing this. https://t.co/TfCeB8Dha5 #Wohnen #Mieten #Baupolitik #DE (translated)

Kolja Barghoorn wrote that he had reviewed the 102-page bill from the federal government on the "Law Against Digital Violence." In his assessment, the draft could enable courts to order the disclosure of names, addresses, phone numbers, and IP data for certain punishable statements without prior criminal conviction. According to Barghoorn, in the case of a serious violation of personal rights and an existing risk of repetition, an entire account could be temporarily suspended. Platforms should also prevent suspended users from opening new accounts; phone numbers and email addresses could be used for recognition. The draft also includes larger closed messenger groups without specifying a specific minimum number of members. According to Barghoorn, user data could already be secured legally before a final decision on their disclosure is made and transmitted to law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the refusal to provide a demanded penalty-bearing cease-and-desist declaration could also serve as an indicator for a possible account suspension. He acknowledged that the draft includes judicial reservations and further prerequisites. At the same time, he asked what could happen if the instruments were specifically used against uncomfortable critics to lift their anonymity and limit their reach. A democracy must also be able to withstand sharp, uncomfortable, and anonymous criticism, he wrote. #Digitalrechte #Meinungsfreiheit #Datenschutz (translated)

Stefan Energie Chiemgau/Outdoor Chiemgau wrote that the number of redispatch interventions is significantly ahead and the power grid is more unstable than it has been in 50 years. By September 30, grid operators had intervened 16,906 times, compared to 13,699 interventions in 2025. This corresponds to an increase of 3,207 interventions or 23 percent. For Bayernwerk, he already mentioned two million redispatch interventions for 2026. He described the situation as "insane." https://t.co/x1rrLBLCDO #Energie #Stromnetz #Redispatch (translated)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global guidelines to combat the increasing obesity in children and adolescents, firmly rejecting the use of weight-loss injections and surgical procedures for children under the age of ten. #Adipositas #WHO #GesundeErnährung (translated)

Lexa wrote that Cristela Georgescu, the wife of Călin Georgescu, spoke publicly about the case after a several-hour hearing at the special prosecutor's office DIICOT. She and her father were summoned as witnesses. According to Lexa, Cristela Georgescu reported that armed individuals had invaded the family's home and guarded her underage child and her 90-year-old father at the bed. Călin Georgescu was taken away in handcuffs in front of minors, even though there was no immediate danger. According to Lexa, Cristela Georgescu described the accusations as unfounded and the case as political persecution. She also criticized that confidential information had leaked to the media, the presumption of innocence was being undermined, and political pressure was being exerted on judges. Lexa summarized her warning by stating that the presumption of innocence is the foundation of a free society and that Georgescu deserves a fair trial as well as protection for his family from political reprisals. #Politik #Rechtsstaat #Freiheit (translated)

The Greens are calling for a new law to strengthen the independent publishing and bookselling industry in order to prevent future interventions by the Federal Minister of Culture Wolfram Weimer in the awarding of the German Bookstore Prize and to regain trust in the cultural support of the federal government. #Buchhandel #Kulturpolitik #Grüne (translated)

The US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is causing a stir in Athens and Bucharest with controversial remarks about possible political interventions in Romania and her advocacy for US liquefied natural gas in Southeast Europe. #USBotschafterin #Griechenland #Rumänien (translated)