Die trügerische Harmonie – POLITICO

Die trügerische Harmonie – POLITICO

Wie geplant ist die Vertrauensfrage für Olaf Scholz verloren gegangen, jetzt steht der Neuwahl nichts mehr im Weg und damit auch nicht dem Wahlkampf. Mit der Union stellt heute die Partei ihr Wahlprogramm vor, die die besten Aussichten hat, den nächsten Kanzler zu stellen. Wie gut aber wird das Duo Merz und Söder wirklich funktionieren? … Read more

Germany to enable ‘voluntary, secure’ returns for Syrian refugees – POLITICO

Germany to enable ‘voluntary, secure’ returns for Syrian refugees – POLITICO

Germany’s plan comes days after rebel groups entered the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday and declared it free of the Russia-backed regime of President Assad. Hours later, Assad reportedly fled the country and was granted asylum in Russia. Following the regime’s ouster, Austria on Monday announced plans to deport Syrian migrants, while Belgium, France, Greece and … Read more

Austria prepares to deport Syrian migrants after Assad regime falls – POLITICO

Austria prepares to deport Syrian migrants after Assad regime falls – POLITICO

In October, some EU countries, led by Italy, pushed to normalize ties with Syria in order to facilitate the deportation of migrants. Assad, who held power for 25 years until fleeing to Moscow with his family, has been accused of torture and of using chemical weapons on his own people. With the ouster of Assad, … Read more

Fernduell in Kyjiw – POLITICO

Fernduell in Kyjiw – POLITICO

Kann Friedrich Merz zeigen, dass er der bessere „Friedenskanzler“ sein könnte, weil er härter gegenüber Russland agiert? Diese Frage ist noch offen, doch Merz wird zeitnah erneut zeigen, wie er sich als Sicherheitspolitiker sieht, wenn er der Einladung von Wolodymyr Selensky folgt und nach Kyjiw fährt. Welches Signal der Unions-Kanzlerkandidat dort senden will, bespricht Gordon … Read more

Asylum for Afghan women might not be so straightforward – POLITICO

Asylum for Afghan women might not be so straightforward – POLITICO

“If you succeed and escape, you arrive in neighboring countries. But then you have to make the tough passage to Europe through mountains and smuggling routes — that’s very dangerous and very difficult. Women are more vulnerable, so they rarely travel on foot. The majority of Afghans who come to the EU are men,” he … Read more

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Set Up Special Website to Handle Flood of Requests from American ‘Refugees’ Looking to Leave US After Trump Win

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Set Up Special Website to Handle Flood of Requests from American ‘Refugees’ Looking to Leave US After Trump Win

Since Donald Trump’s re-election, Canadian immigration lawyers have seen a surge in inquiries that inspired one firm to create a website dedicated to American “refugees.” To serve disillusioned U.S. voters, Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg launched a website called “Trumpugees.ca” with the tagline, “Tired of Trump? Thinking about Canada? We can help.” The site provides … Read more

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be particularly serious, said Kharchenko, the analyst. Kyiv’s reactors currently provide 60 percent of the country’s total power output and any missile strikes on the energy infrastructure supporting those plants could put them out of commission.  Last month, Ukraine urged the European Union for help, fearing Russia would soon … Read more

EU’s Borrell decries ‘human tragedy’ in Gaza as Israeli offensive rages – POLITICO

EU’s Borrell decries ‘human tragedy’ in Gaza as Israeli offensive rages – POLITICO

 “It is our duty to protect civilians and human rights, and it is high time to act on it,” he added. The U.N.’s Türk said on Friday that the Gaza war’s “darkest moment” was unfolding in the north of the territory, where Israel is carrying out a massive ground offensive to prevent Hamas fighters from … Read more

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Even staunch Lebanese opponents of Hezbollah, who have long hoped to see the back of Iran’s most important regional ally, are recoiling at a military campaign that’s triggered the country’s biggest population displacement in over four decades. Oct 15 7 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator … Read more

Drone launched at Netanyahu’s home; Israeli strike kills 33 in Gaza – POLITICO

Drone launched at Netanyahu’s home; Israeli strike kills 33 in Gaza – POLITICO

An Israeli airstrike Friday on a refugee camp in northern Gaza killed at least 33 people including 21 women, the BBC reported, citing the Gaza Strip’s Hamas-run health authorities. Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya reiterated the Palestinian group’s position that no hostages would be released “unless the aggression against our people in Gaza stops,” France24 reported.  Iran’s Supreme Leader … Read more