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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses concern about potential defectors from the AfD and reaffirms that the CDU will not elect extremists to public office, especially with regard to the election of the first AfD state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt. #CDU #Merz #AfD (translated)

The debate article emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the successes in the tourism industry are reflected in the paychecks, and argues that employees should share in the economic growth when revenues increase faster than costs. #besöksnäring #löner #arbetsvillkor (translated)

Members of the European Parliament express their concerns and reject the revised budget proposal of 1.8 trillion euros suggested by the Irish Council presidency, as it foresees drastic cuts, particularly in competitiveness and innovation, thereby jeopardizing the Parliament's approval of the next Multiannual Financial Framework. #EUBudget #Parlamentarier #Kürzungen (translated)

Specifically, the new preferential reservation area identified by the Walloon administration extends over approximately 85 kilometers between the regional border, near the Avelgem post, and the electrical post of Courcelles. It is close to large existing infrastructures (roads, railways, Brussels-Charleroi canal) as well as economic centers where energy needs are significant, specified regional minister-president Adrien Dolimont during a press conference dedicated to the budget. #BoucleDuHainaut #GouvernementWallon #Environnement (translated)

Eric Duhaime said he was very proud of Éloïse Coulombe, whom he introduced as the youngest woman ever elected to the National Assembly and the new Conservative MP for Charlesbourg. He believed that Quebec needed young talents involved in politics to ensure a better future for the next generation. https://t.co/AohDVcd7sW #PolitiqueQuébécoise #JeunesseEnPolitique #Fierté (translated)

That you are always a biathlete, not just from eight in the morning until four in the afternoon, but around the clock. In summer, I don't have to pay as much attention to my health. Julia Tannheimer (21) says that the current time is particularly difficult for her. When autumn comes, I try not to meet too many friends, especially when I know that they are often out and going to parties. This is probably the hardest part, trying to stay healthy and not seeing friends or family. It has been an intense experience athletically. At the same time, it went completely differently for us biathletes than I had always imagined Olympics would be. We were completely on our own and had no contact with other sports in Antholz. In March, Tannheimer took stock – and found clear words: “It has been an intense experience athletically. At the same time, it went completely differently for us biathletes than I had always imagined Olympics would be. We were completely on our own and had no contact with other sports in Antholz.” You have to be a bit of a perfectionist to compete at that level. When I train, I try to give everything. I hate sessions where I'm not fully fit and I can't do as much as I want. I always try to get the best possible out of the sessions. In front of the association, Tannheimer made it clear: “You have to be a bit of a perfectionist to compete at that level. When I train, I try to give everything. I hate sessions where I'm not fully fit and I can't do as much as I want. I always try to get the best possible out of the sessions.” #Biathlon #JuliaTannheimer #Olympia2026 (translated)

He is crazy! We need a minimum of regulation. And Loudoun is a good example: here, we let data centers set up for 10-15 years without regulation, and look where it’s taken us. We need more oversight and rules. Loudoun County is becoming the example in this country and even in the world of what not to do. But that’s not enough for Rick Stone, who complains about the construction of two data centers next to his home. #DataCenters #Loudoun #Pollution (translated)

Rodolphe Steffan announced the creation of an IVT space intended for people wishing to learn how to invest. He indicated that the platform offered free educational resources, explanations, and tools, accessible after registration, for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge. #Investissement #ÉducationFinancière #RessourcesGratuites (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus said that Volkswagen sold just over six million cars from January to September. This was a decrease of 9.0 percent or around 600,000 vehicles compared to the same period last year. The decline was particularly strong in China, at 38.5 percent. He cited Handelsblatt as the source. https://t.co/ItN8TasTgd #Volkswagen #Autoindustrie #China (translated)

Actu Foot reported on Nigel Reo-Coker's remarks about Rayan Cherki after his goal at Anfield. The former player believed that the Frenchman had the qualities, character, and audacity necessary to aim for the Ballon d'Or. He added that Cherki was among the players he would pay to watch in a match and that Zinédine Zidane could help him take a step forward in the national team, where he would play with players he admires. Reo-Coker also said that football needed more players like Cherki and fewer "robot" players. #BallonDor #RayanCherki #Football (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus said that Volkswagen delivered 1.89 million vehicles worldwide in the third quarter of 2026 - about 315,000 fewer than in the same period last year, a decline of 14.3 percent. In China, sales fell by 38.5 percent. Boeminghaus described Volkswagen and Audi as being in free fall. For the first nine months of 2026, he mentioned over six million vehicles sold worldwide. This is about 600,000 cars or 9 percent fewer than in the same period last year. According to the figures, the decline accelerated in the third quarter. https://t.co/VCQeOmmFby #Volkswagen #Automobilindustrie #Absatzkrise (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Audi delivered 314,905 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, which is a 19.7 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. In the second quarter, the decline was still around 8 percent. In the first nine months, sales dropped by 11.4 percent to 1.04 million vehicles. The declines were particularly strong in China, with nearly 25 percent, and in the USA, with around 17 percent. Boeminghaus cited high competitive pressure, US tariffs, and model changes as burdens. In Germany and Europe, however, Audi recorded slight increases. Boeminghaus described the development as a significant slump and wrote that the first German car manufacturer is experiencing a "flow separation." He cited t-online and dpa-AFX from October 12, 2026, as sources. https://t.co/BspP4hRPpM #Automobilindustrie #Absatzkrise #Audi (translated)