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Martina Fraňková wrote to Boris Šťastný that Prague voters are, in her opinion, neither politically nor economically incompetent like him, and added a personal insult. She noted the cancellation of public transport fares with a mischievous tilde. #Praha #politika #MHD (translated)

In a debate article, it is argued that Sweden wastes valuable plant nutrients in manure and digestate, which increases vulnerability in agriculture and the risk of eutrophication, and that better policy is crucial for effectively refining and transporting these nutrients where they are needed. (translated)

"It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." The current Minister of Finance, Māris Kučinskis (AS), pointed out: "It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

The year 2027 is essentially such that, as we have prepared the land, sown the seed, and then it grows. In this case - in 2027, we essentially need to do everything to prepare this soil, to sow the seed. And then there will be 2029, 2030, when we might feel [the result]. This is very important because the biggest problems for balancing the budget will be in 2029, 2030," confirmed the chairwoman of the Saeima's Budget and Taxation Committee, Aiva Vīksna (AS). #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

The state budget for 2027 is facing serious financial difficulties, as an additional 469 million euros need to be secured to meet already accepted obligations, while borrowing is becoming more expensive and budget deficit limits will soon expire. #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

The BBC analyzes the recent attack by the Houthis on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, highlighting that Saudi Arabia, faced with a new threat that easily breached its defenses, has actually irrevocably increased the risk to regional stability and the global economy. #SaudijskaArabija #hutisti #bliskiIstok (translated)

Ola Kallqvist wrote that Europe was beginning to realize that prosperity was not a given. According to him, political ambitions over several decades had been based on the assumption that money would always be available, while the world was fundamentally changing. He warned that a combination of economic and political mistakes risked having serious consequences and described his thread as frightening reading. https://t.co/7jaLO9ODI9 #Europa #Ekonomi #Politik (translated)

The New York Times reports that Vitkof and Kushner have proposed that Russia unlock assets and finalize a deal regarding Lukoil, offering three economic incentives to achieve a limited ceasefire, while Ukrainian officials express caution regarding these proposals. #Ukraina #Krievija #ASV (translated)

Bety Kovač wrote that the reactions to the posts of Russian ministries indicated that some Russians support the killing of Ukrainians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. She referred to the Russian side with a derogatory term and described the intervention at the Yandex data center as a digital "detox." She stated that Yandex was not prepared for the consequences and that this was only the third data center that had also been damaged, according to earlier satellite images, not completely destroyed. She claimed that everything in Russia is connected to Yandex and called for continued attacks on similar objects. She characterized their intervention as the exercise of Ukraine's undeniable right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and a step towards reducing the military-economic potential of the Russian Federation. #Ukrajina #Yandex #DigitálníDetox (translated)

Peter Wolodarski warns in his editorial that France's financial and political crisis, illustrated by mass protests and a high national debt, poses a potential nightmare that should concern Sweden, which in turn has managed to stabilize its public finances through reforms. #Sverige #Frankrike #Ekonomi (translated)