Ursula von der Leyen firmly condemned the requests of certain countries, such as Germany, to reduce the European budget of 2 trillion euros planned for the period 2028-2034, which represents an increase of about 60% compared to the current one. #UrsulaVonDerLeyen (translated)
The Asian stock markets show mixed movements at the beginning of the trading week due to increased tensions in the Middle East and a slight drop in oil prices. #Asien #Oljepriser #Mellanöstern (translated)
Més Blaugrana reported that İlkay Gündoğan had responded to criticism regarding his statements about Barça. He explained that his public remarks were driven by his attachment to the club and his desire to win. He added that he had high expectations for himself and sought to encourage others to take responsibility. According to him, his comments aimed to help the team progress and meet the demands of Barça, and were not meant to be negative. #Barça #Gündoğan #Football (translated)
Elias Ranefur, part of the world elite in table tennis, demonstrates his feared backhand serve, which he ranks as one of the best and which contributes to his successes, including a recently won title on the world tour. #Bordtennis #EliasRanefur #Backhandserve (translated)
We started with only 30 people. The engineers earned twice as much as I did, and when we took a taxi instead of the bus, we had to justify it," recalls his wife Stella Li, vice president of the Chinese group and the face of the brand internationally, in Les Echos. #BYD #VoitureÉlectrique #MondialAutomobile (translated)
Eriks Stendzenieks ironically wrote that the coalition had come together on Tuesday and agreed that covering up sexual crimes for political reasons was nothing special. He pointed out that those who publicize crimes are called perpetrators, while those who cover them up are referred to as victims of political intrigue, even though they themselves are the most active supporters of the Istanbul Convention and opponents of violence against women. Stendzenieks added that it would be interesting to see how such a situation would be reflected if it occurred within the LPV ranks. #dzimumnoziegumi #politika #vardarbība (translated)
Adam Danieli wrote that a month had passed and urged to show the voters respect by presenting a proposal for the parliament they had elected. https://t.co/iaOuDM4J7a #politik #riksdagen #demokrati (translated)
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced "large-scale operations" targeting airports and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. #BrowserIssues #NetworkConnection #AdBlocker (translated)
Michael Winiarski writes that Donald Trump's latest statements, which blame Ukraine for Russia's aggression and demand President Zelensky's resignation, demonstrate a clear support for Moscow and constitute a betrayal of Ukraine in their struggle against the Russian offensive. #Trump #Ukraina #Putin (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)
"Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. 'Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. And, of course, everyone is ready to speak and consult with the AS and Mr. Kulbergs about forming the government,' said President Edgars Rinkēvičs after meeting with all 15 parties elected to the Saeima, confirming that Kulbergs can begin forming the new government." #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)
Maxime Prévot announces that there will be no visas for thirteen Gaza students and researchers wishing to study in Belgium, following a new blockage within the government. #ÉtudiantsGazaouis #Visa #Belgique (translated)
Raphaël Glucksmann was widely elected in the first round of the social-democratic left primary with 66.13% of the votes, aiming for a reformation of the left and marking a break with La France insoumise. #PrimaireGauche #RaphaëlGlucksmann #Élections2027 (translated)
Tramps, on the other hand, emphasizes that the deal will help lower fuel prices for Americans and around the world, especially considering the current rise in diesel fuel prices. #Tramps #KrievijasDīzeļdegviela #GarijsKasparovs (translated)
Actu Foot reported that Paul Pogba hoped that the 115 accusations against Manchester City would not affect the Premier League and that Manchester United could reclaim two titles. Pogba indicated that he had nothing to add on the subject. https://t.co/Y3HaW4qnqi #ManchesterUnited #PremierLeague #PaulPogba (translated)
Press briefs reported that the deputy of the National Rally, Jean-Philippe Tanguy, admitted on Sunday that his party attracted people he described as "crazy," whom he considered to be "infiltrators." He was speaking after a new incident involving a parliamentary attaché of the RN accused of making racist and anti-Semitic remarks during an interview on BFMTV. https://t.co/SOrR6Dnjvb #RassemblementNational #politique #France (translated)
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, LFI candidate for the presidential election, denounces the current situation of the school, stating that it results from an organization at the top of the State aimed at turning knowledge into a commodity, during a meeting in Clermont-Ferrand. #JeanLucMélenchon #Ecole #MobilisationLycéenne (translated)
First of all, with all due respect to President Trump, our society, our people must decide which leader to choose," said V. Zelensky in an interview with ABC News, a day after D. Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president who would agree to end the war. #Zelenskis #Trumpas #Ukraina (translated)
The author indicated that the deputies had adopted in the finance committee an amendment aimed at quintupling the tax on digital giants, known as the "Gafam tax." https://t.co/GmVWli2YSE #taxeGafam #numérique #finances #FR (translated)
E wrote that the university in Caen had been extensively vandalized and that technical equipment had been destroyed. According to E, among other things, "ACAB" had been spray-painted on the walls. E urged Swedish media to pay attention to the incident. #vandalism #universitet #media (translated)
