Der Kanzler ist beim G20-Gipfel in Rio de Janeiro, während in Berlin die Diskussionen in der SPD weitergehen, ob Scholz noch der richtige Kanzlerkandidat ist. Die Zustimmung für ihn sinkt, für Pistorius hingegen steigt sie weiter. Gordon Repinski analysiert, wie sich der leise Abschied von Scholz möglicherweise bereits abzeichnet. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht Jürgen Klöckner mit … Read more
The other side, while usually making its point at a lower volume, is just as blinkered. On her weeknight evening show on MSNBC, progressive commentator Joy Reid makes no meaningful effort to balance her perspectives or those of her anti-Trump guests. She told viewers Trump is a dangerous “felon on probation awaiting sentencing” who has … Read more
Speaking Dutch is central to this, van den Broeck believes. “Dutch is part of our DNA” as Flemish people, he said. Migration drives shifts “Brussels has always been a multilingual city because it’s centered at the border between the Roman- and the German-speaking territories,” explained VUB researcher Saeys. Waves of migration after World War II … Read more
“Right now, the race for the White House is too close for comfort,” the statement said. “We call on Jill Stein to withdraw from the race, and endorse Kamala Harris for the presidency of the United States.” But with the election just days away — voters head to the polls on Nov. 5 — and … Read more
“The EPP Group prides itself in extending its full cooperation” to legal authorities, a spokesperson for Weber and the EPP groups said in a statement to POLITICO said, adding that no external auditors “currently have any open cases of alleged misuse of funds.” Layered inquiry EPPO is in charge of investigating serious crimes affecting the … Read more
“Rather than new legislative proposals, we can achieve our objectives by better implementing and enforcing existing legislation while using incentives and new market-based tools to promote change,” Hansen said in reply to a question on whether the EU’s executive would propose the framework next year. Costas Kadis Cyprus’ Costas Kadis, the commissioner candidate for fisheries … Read more
On Aug. 24, Durov was arrested upon landing in Paris, sending shockwaves around the world. His arrest followed a months-long investigation into Telegram’s reluctance to cooperate with authorities on issues including child abuse. The messaging platform, known for its strong commitment to privacy, has become a go-to for criminals, political opponents, and military generals alike. … Read more
The Belgian probe, which was officially opened on Wednesday, comes after an investigation by Palestinian journalist and Bellingcat contributor Younis Tirawi, who accused the Refaim sniper unit of “brutal execution of unarmed civilians.” Tirawi said he received information from an American soldier in a lead position in the unit, who provided evidence that the unit … Read more
Former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen will leave on a trip to the Czech Republic and two other European countries this week as part of an eight-day visit to reinforce the island’s ties with Europe, despite likely objections from Beijing. Tsai will depart on Saturday for her first overseas trip since leaving office. The visit was … Read more
Asked by POLITICO whether Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is a green champion, Thunberg shook her head and replied “no.” The 21-year-old founder of the Fridays for Future movement was later detained as Belgian authorities moved in to break up the demonstration. Among the demonstrators gathering at a simultaneous demonstration outside the Parliament on … Read more
