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Joan Larroumec presented the tensions between France and Germany as a result of increasing competition, particularly in the defense industry. He indicated that Berlin planned military spending of €108 billion in 2026, compared to €57 billion for Paris, and nearly €140 billion in 2027. According to him, Germany was seeking to use these expenditures as a lever for economic transformation, while its historical industrial model was weakened. Larroumec notably cited the decline in German exports to China, which he claimed fell from €106 billion in 2022 to €81 billion in 2025, as well as a reduction of 142,400 jobs in the German automotive industry since 2019. He also wrote that German defense start-ups had received $3.5 billion in investments in 2026, compared to $375 million in France, and that Berlin had concluded a framework agreement with Helsing and Stark that could reach €4.3 billion. He estimated that this strategy heightened rivalries between the two countries and jeopardized their joint programs. He reported that Paris and Berlin acknowledged on June 8 that the SCAF could not be successfully executed, and that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced Germany's abandonment of the MGCS tank program. He also mentioned competition in drones, artificial intelligence, and space, where, according to him, Germany was seeking to reduce France's position. Finally, Larroumec argued that France's financial difficulties limited its ability to invest in defense and risked weakening its industry. He stated that French and German interests were becoming increasingly misaligned and that this situation could lead to chaotic episodes in Europe. #France #Allemagne #Défense (translated)

Dojnica wrote that men who wanted to have many partners often bought BMW or Audi, according to her. However, her twenty-one-year-old nephew chose a different German brand: he signed a contract with the army and was supposed to drive a Leopard. #automobily #nemeckeznacky #Leopard (translated)

The Germans have decided to withdraw from the project. Mandon specified that the industrial offer presented at the beginning of 2026 did not meet the necessary timelines to replace the current tanks; Berlin has also chosen to initiate a national study for the successor to the Leopard 2. #DifesaComune #CooperazioneMilitare #CarroArmato (translated)

David Lisnard believes that the SCAF and MGCS programs, launched in 2017 by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel to develop the future combat aircraft and tank, are strategic and industrial dead ends. He criticized French leaders for prioritizing Franco-German cooperation without first verifying the convergence of military interests, technological mastery, and the distribution of industrial responsibilities. According to him, a high-level Franco-German seminar held on October 7 would have revealed a different method: starting from the needs of the armed forces and industrial interests, then allowing companies to build viable cooperations before giving them, if necessary, a political translation. Lisnard stated that during the negotiations on the MGCS, Germany was preparing for the succession of the Leopard 2, notably with the Leopard 3 project, and that the delay created a military vulnerability. He called for a break with a conception of European defense that, according to him, confuses cooperation with the dilution of sovereignties. He advocated for a distribution of roles in which the political power sets ambitions and means, the armed forces define their needs, and the industries develop solutions and partnerships. Lisnard also urged for the immediate preparation of the renewal of French ground combat capabilities, beyond the simple replacement of the Leclerc, notably by integrating armored vehicles, drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, and data management. He estimated that this required investments in industry, a recovery of public finances, and a more efficient use of military credits. Finally, he accused the current government of having caused France to lose valuable years and argued that the issue concerned its ability to prepare for future conflicts, ensure the security of the French people, and defend the nation. #Défense #Souveraineté #Coopération (translated)

Symphony mocked Dilan Yesilgöz and wrote that she had officially declared Russia an enemy. According to unconfirmed reports in the mail, she had attempted to invade Russia with three VVD brochures, a bicycle pump, and an inflatable Leopard tank. Mark Rutte reportedly asked from Brussels if someone could remove her batteries, while Vladimir Putin, according to Symphony, sat under his desk in the Kremlin out of fear. The author compared Yesilgöz to Napoleon and Rambo and suggested that a press conference from her would even make peace doves ask for bulletproof vests. Symphony also contrasted the alleged ambition to conquer Moscow with what the author described as the VVD's inability to get the Netherlands in order. #DilanYesilgöz #politiek #VVD (translated)

Actu Foot stated that FIFA allegedly favored the DRC at the expense of Burkina Faso, which would have been deprived of a chance to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Citing investigations from Le Monde and the New York Times, the account wrote that Lionel Mpasi had played in qualifying matches without his change of nationality being regularized after having played for French youth teams. According to Actu Foot, FIFA lawyers had identified the problem, and the application of the regulations would have sent Burkina Faso to the African playoffs instead of the DRC. #FIFA #CoupeDuMonde #RDCongo (translated)

The author wrote that October 3 marked Germany’s Reunification Day, but argued that the country had united East German resentment with West German arrogance. They also claimed Germany was becoming Europe’s arsenal, with defunct Volkswagen factories now producing Leopard tanks. #Einheit #Deutschland #Militär #DE

Summary info from the world 🌎. Friday, October 2 - 🇫🇷 France: uprising in 640 schools. Arson. - 🗳️ In 32 days elections in the USA - 🧑‍🍳 Restaurants pay 30-40% to delivery apps - ⛽️ Emergency meeting of EU states: fuel shortages and prices - 🏥 Hospital in Miastko went bankrupt - ✈️ The ninth F-35 landed in Łask - 🛢️ USA: "let the 🇪🇺 free its own diesel reserves" - 🇪🇺 ECB: Europe must develop its own AI - 🇵🇱 Trump: "I am watching the construction of a base in Poland" - 💻 Trump: we are buying shares in Anthropic and OpenAI - 🇨🇳 China banned the export of all fuels - 🇺🇸 IPO debut of Anthropic before November 26 - ☢️ Iran will allow inspectors when the USA lifts sanctions - 🚢 Aircraft carrier Roosevelt is heading to Iran - 🇮🇷 USA imposes new sanctions on Iran - 🇵🇱 Goldman is the leader in trading on the WSE - ⛽️🇵🇱 Fuel companies will pay an extra tax - ⚒️ KGHM is looking for investment opportunities - NATO meeting in Poland without key allies - 🇷🇺 Putin: diesel will not leave Russia until the end of sanctions - 🚀 SpaceX sends the 13th crew of astronauts - 🇱🇹 Lithuania is building a Leopard 2A8 tank facility - Day of Smiles. Worldwide. Wiesiek's daughter had straight A's in elementary school, which is why she didn't like to smile. 🙃 #świat #informacje #aktualności (translated)

🚨🚨| The Leopards have safely arrived in South Africa! The second phase of this gathering begins in Pretoria, consisting only of players from the second list. It should be noted that due to various withdrawals, Théo Bongonda, Aaron Tshibola, and Nathanaël Mbuku have reportedly been called back for this "second" gathering. A double confrontation is scheduled against Uganda 🇺🇬 on October 2nd and 5th! #Léopards #Football #Afrique (translated)

Le DG de l’OCC, le Professeur Pierre @PLohohola, salue la remarquable performance des Léopards. Le sport contribue au rayonnement de la République et permet au peuple d’oublier, un instant, les difficultés du quotidien. Cette performance renforce la fierté nationale. @Fatshi20 https://t.co/aEgLQlAh2f #Sport #FiertéNationale #République

Tribune : Hommage au Président Ousmane Sonko Il y a des dates qui marquent un parcours. Des instants où l’on comprend que quelque chose vient de basculer dans notre regard, dans nos convictions, dans notre rapport à l’avenir. Pour moi, le 16 septembre 2018 est de ces dates-là. Ce jour-là, à la Place de la Nation, Ousmane Sonko ne lançait pas seulement le livre Solutions. Il ouvrait un espace de réflexion, de débat et d’espérance. À travers ce livre, il ne proposait pas uniquement un programme : il invitait les Sénégalais à penser autrement notre pays, notre souveraineté, notre rapport à l’État et notre destinée collective. J’y ai découvert une stature, une prestance et une parole habitée. J’y ai vu de l’audace, de l’innovation, mais surtout le courage rare d’un homme politique prêt à se soumettre aux questions, à défendre ses idées, à assumer ses propositions et à porter une vision dans une arène politique trop souvent réduite aux slogans et aux promesses sans lendemain. Un an auparavant déjà, je suivais son parcours avec intérêt. À la maison, on me taquinait en m’appelant « la Sonkiste ». Mais ce 16 septembre 2018, j’étais convaincue. Convaincue qu’un autre langage politique était possible. Convaincue que la politique pouvait s’appuyer sur des idées, une vision et une profonde exigence de vérité. Le 26 mai 2026, depuis le perchoir de l’Assemblée nationale, @SonkoOfficiel a prolongé cette même cohérence. Dans son discours d’investiture, il a replacé le débat là où il doit toujours se tenir : non pas uniquement autour de la conquête ou de l’exercice du pouvoir, mais autour de sa signification profonde. « Ce qui est en jeu dépasse les individus. Ce qui est en jeu, c’est le rapport entre la morale et la politique. » Cette phrase nous ramène à l’essentiel : au nom de quoi gouverne-t-on ? Pour servir quels intérêts ? Et au nom de quelles valeurs ? L’éthique ne doit jamais être un simple ornement de discours. Elle doit être la boussole de l’action publique. Car lorsque la parole perd sa valeur, l’État perd son sens ; et lorsque l’État perd son sens, la confiance du peuple finit par s’effriter. La loyauté. La vérité. La justice. Le respect de la parole donnée. Le refus de confondre l’État avec des intérêts personnels ou de clan. Ce sont ces principes qui donnent une âme à l’engagement politique et qui transforment une ambition individuelle en projet collectif. Depuis 2018, les épreuves n’ont pas manqué. Pourtant, le cap est demeuré le même : défendre la souveraineté, restaurer la dignité du peuple sénégalais et faire de la politique un véritable instrument de transformation. L’histoire de PASTEF constitue déjà un cas d’école dans l’histoire politique de notre pays, et même au-delà. C’est celle d’un mouvement porté par des idées, structuré par le travail, nourri par le sacrifice et élevé par une mobilisation populaire exceptionnelle. Des erreurs, il y en a eu, oh que si. Mais PASTEF se relève toujours. Tel le léopard de notre logo, il avance avec force, résilience et détermination. À mes frères et sœurs patriotes meurtris dans leur âme par l’espace politique actuelle, je veux dire ceci : je reste convaincue que ce qui se joue aujourd’hui constitue une étape nécessaire dans la construction de l’avenir de notre pays et de notre démocratie. Une étape vers l’affranchissement définitif de nos dirigeants de toute forme d’aliénation. Une étape aussi vers l’édification d’un Sénégal où nous pourrons élever nos enfants et les regarder dans les yeux. Le peuple observe, attentif. Il demeure le garant de notre République. Et, le moment venu, il décidera. Aujourd’hui, je veux rendre un vibrant hommage au Président Ousmane Sonko. Hommage à un homme de courage. Hommage à un homme de convictions. Hommage à un homme qui a replacé l’éthique, les valeurs et le sens du combat au cœur du débat politique ….👇🏾 #OusmaneSonko #Sénégal #PASTEF

🚨 NOUVEL ÉQUIPEMENTIER POUR LA RDC ? 🇨🇩🐆 Le contrat avec Umbro devrait prendre fin en novembre 2026, après avoir été prolongé d’un an. D’après @Footy_Headlines, les Léopards pourraient donc avoir un nouvel équipementier prochainement. 👀 Quel équipementier aimeriez-vous voir avec la RDC ? #RDC #football #équipementier

🇨🇩🛬 EZECHIEL BANZUZI ACCUEILLI EN HÉROS À N’DJILI ! Le nouveau Léopard 🇨🇩 a reçu un accueil très chaleureux à son arrivée à l’aéroport de Ndjili ! ❤️💙💛 Bienvenue en RDC, Ezechiel ! 🇨🇩 #RDC #Leopards #Fecofa https://t.co/PhREqU2ZCr #RDC #Leopards #Sport

A influenciadora Eva Jullye comenta sobre a coroação de Anitta pelas mãos de Eloína dos Leopardos, mulher trans que foi a PRIMEIRA mulher a ocupar e INAUGURAR o posto de rainha de bateria na história: “EU me senti representada!” https://t.co/TZg025cC3C #Representatividade #Anitta #Coroação

Não posso explicar com palavras minha emoção e felicidade ontem. Chorei junto com minha família e amigos que estavam lá junto a uma multidão de fãs pra ver esse sonho acontecer. As imagens falam por si só. Muita gratidão a todos que me convidaram pra ser rainha da bateria da grande rio e pra toda comunidade da escola que me recebeu de braços abertos. Espero que tenham gostado da apresentação que preparamos com tanto carinho. Muita honra ao legado de Eloína dos Leopardos que merece todas as homenagens. Que noite especial! Será um carnaval lindo pra Grande Rio tenho certeza. Obrigada David Brasil, Fabricio Machado, Taty e a toda a diretoria. Partiu carnaval #Carnaval #Felicidade #Gratidão