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More than 200 researchers have criticized the statements made by ÖVP science spokesperson Rudolf Taschner, who described postcolonial studies as pseudosciences and called for their abolition at universities, as unacceptable and an attack on academic freedom. #AkademischeFreiheit #PostkolonialeStudien #Wissenschaftspolitik (translated)

Mario Voigt, the Minister-President of Thuringia, has withdrawn his lawsuit against the revocation of his doctorate due to politically motivated plagiarism allegations, which raises the debate about the political exploitation of such allegations and the responsibility of universities in ensuring the quality of doctoral degrees once again. #Plagiatsvorwürfe #Politik #Wissenschaft (translated)

A comment criticizes that plagiarism accusations against politicians like Mario Voigt are often politically motivated and emphasizes the necessity to address scientific misconduct objectively and independently of political power struggles. #Plagiatsvorwürfe #Wissenschaft #Politik (translated)

Martin Sellner wrote that the harassment was a gift for the AfD and showed that it was a real alternative to the system. People who wanted fundamental changes would become more closely tied to the party; he claimed that their number was growing daily. In his view, the hatred and fanaticism of those responsible would eventually be directed against themselves. #AfD #Politik #Geschenk (translated)

"Do you want to go somewhere else? Then say it." Looking at the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt, CSU chief Markus Söder called on dissenters within the Union to leave. "Anyone who votes for the AfD does not have much of a future with us." Söder suggested that this probably stemmed from a deep wound within the CDU faction. After these events, Söder would find it "surprising" if the AfD did not also lead the government in the state. "It would be absolutely necessary. The voters in Saxony-Anhalt have already made a very clear statement." "Given the results, you can't say that. I just think that anyone considering doing something like that should have the backbone to make it public." "Also immediately move in the political direction." "Because I find that quite despicable." "Therefore, everyone who is playing with fire (...), should know that in the end it will probably lead to extreme AfD dominance, that the polls will turn into results." "If the second democratic government fails within a few years after the traffic light coalition, it would be a huge blow to democracy." "I appreciate him, I respect him, and I also find that very unfair." "Friedrich Merz remains Chancellor." CSU chief Markus Söder has again backed Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and campaigned for the CSU politician Ilse Aigner as Federal President. "The only personnel matter that personally interests me is not the chancellorship, but I would like Ilse Aigner to become Federal President if at all possible. I am very committed to that." #CSU #CDU #Politik (translated)

With Netanyahu, they at least know what they're getting. Daniel expects losses for Netanyahu's party in the upcoming election on October 27: dissatisfaction is high. People live in the north and suffer from rocket fire and explosions – why would they put up with that? Politicians called on people to return and rebuild the north, says Daniel. #Israel #Libanon #Sicherheitsfrage (translated)

"We don't want windmills. (...) Show me a country with green energy, and I will show you a bankrupt country. You know, Germany tried it. They were about two days away from extinction." President Donald Trump claimed at a campaign event that the energy transition had brought Germany to the brink of disaster. "I will impose a 250 percent tariff on your damn wine and all the crap you send us. I will impose a 250 percent tariff on your wine, your champagne, and everything you send us, Emmanuel." At the same time, he threatened him, according to his own account in a phone call, with additional tariffs of 250 percent if French pharmaceutical companies did not offer their medications in the United States at lower prices. "I call him Muhammad. Someone said his name is not Muhammad, but Abdul. (...) I am the president. I can call him whatever the hell I want. To me, he is Muhammad. And he is a radical jihadist." Furthermore, Trump made derogatory remarks about the Muslim politician Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the Senate for the Democrats. #Trump #Russland #Energiepolitik (translated)

The author referred to a report by the Süddeutsche Zeitung stating that the vice president of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt had been physically prevented from entering a commemoration event in Halle. He wrote that the incident had been foreseeable and described the election of the vice president as a mistake. #AfD #SachsenAnhalt #Politik #DE (translated)

Wolf wrote that shortly before the elections, increasingly positive news began to emerge. As an example, he mentioned a supposed energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine had confirmed that it was unaware of any such thing but was willing to cooperate, he wrote. He criticized this approach and asked whether a positive atmosphere was being deliberately created just before November 3, only to be reversed afterward. He also wondered whether people were truly so easily influenced and believed everything. #Wahlen2023 #Energiekrise #UkraineRustland (translated)

BrennpunktUA wrote that Ananskich, deputy chairman of the Energy Committee of the State Duma, stated that Russia knows nothing about a ceasefire regarding energy weapons with Ukraine. Ananskich also said that Trump often speaks out to keep oil prices low. #Energie #Russland #Ukraine (translated)

"We don't want windmills. (...) Show me a country with green energy, and I will show you a bankrupt country. You know, Germany tried it. They were about two days away from obliteration." US President Donald Trump claimed at a campaign event that the energy transition almost brought Germany to the brink of disaster. #Trump #Energiewende #Wahlkampf (translated)