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What young Democrats expect from Harris as president
Gen Z Americans are among the thousands who have traveled to Chicago to attend the Democratic National Convention, spurred by the candidacy of Kamala Harris. The Harris campaign has invited numerous social media influencers, hoping that these "creators" can help them spread their message in groups where voter turnout is traditionally low. Why supporters vote for Kamala Harris The BBC asked a diverse mix of Democratic supporters and activists why they support Ms Harris and what immediate policy actions they…
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Charges against IS activists: Planned terrorist attack on Stockholm
Status: 21.08.2024 17:33 Two suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) have been arrested in Thuringia on suspicion of planning an attack on the Swedish parliament. The Federal Prosecutor's Office has now filed charges against both men, who are considered members of the terrorist group offshoot IS Province Khorosan (ISPK). The trial will take place before the Higher Regional Court in Jena. The men, both of Afghan origin, are said to have been in contact with ISPK officials. Their preparations…
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Vienna and Frankfurt Airport: Legal action against activists’ disruptive actions
Airport operators in Vienna and Frankfurt are facing significant financial losses due to disruptive actions by climate activists. Both airports have taken legal action against activists who have disrupted flight operations. In Frankfurt, seven activists from the group "Last Generation" entered the airport grounds on July 25 and blocked runways, causing considerable disruption. In total, around 270 of 1,300 flights were cancelled that day. The activists were protesting against the climate-damaging effects of air traffic. There were also protests by…
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End of protests: Last Generation activists stop actions in Austria
On Tuesday morning, the activists of the "Last Generation" announced that they would stop their protests in Austria. These protests included various actions such as sticking posters in cities, blocking highways, protesting in parliament, filing lawsuits against the federal government and disrupting events. Despite their diverse efforts, the activists are now disappointed with society and politics. The reactions in the Kleine Zeitung forum range from approval to rejection. A user named RonaldMessics regrets that the group's warning actions were not…
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Administrative court criticizes prison conditions of climate activists – scandal in Austria?
Climate activists criticise prison conditions A recent ruling by the Administrative Court (VGW) in Vienna criticizes the prison conditions of 22 climate activists in Austria. According to the court, the 22 women were locked in a police cell that was far too small, which violated applicable prison standards. Too little space for the prisoners The women only had 1.23 square meters of space available to them, which is considered insufficient. The limited space was further restricted by three bunk beds,…
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Election campaign in Thuringia: Activists launch information campaign against the AfD
In a momentary Election campaignwhich is not only influenced by weather but also by political temperatures, Activists in Thuringia a sign against the growing presence of AfDThis initiative has its roots in the Katapult magazine, founded in 2015 and known for its vivid and straightforward communication of complex social science topics. Those responsible for the magazine now want to take action and publish an "educational map newspaper" in Thuringia. Initiative with education The coming State elections pose a certain risk…
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Stricter laws against climate activists: CDU calls for immediate action
The impact of the last generation on the climate protection movement Berlin (ots) The ongoing actions of the so-called Last Generation are at the centre of a heated debate about the future of climate protection in Germany. A group of politicians, including the deputy chairwoman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Andrea Lindholz, is critical and calls for immediate Measures. An appeal to the government Bundestag MPs Lindholz and domestic affairs spokesman Alexander Throm suggest that the federal government should revise…
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Chaos at Frankfurt Airport: Climate activists paralyze operations
At the Frankfurt Airport ensured Climate activists of the “Last Generation” in the early hours of the morning caused considerable disruption to air traffic. This protest, which Operation temporarily brought the protests to a complete standstill, is part of a series of similar demonstrations that are now taking place throughout Germany and other European cities. The reaction of the politics The blockade at Germany's largest airport also attracted the attention of politicians. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser was extremely critical…
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Bremen in focus: Climate activists block inner-city streets
Climate protests in Bremen: Impacts on urban traffic and society Bremen (ots) The importance of the climate movement The blockades of around 300 Climate activists in the Bremen city centre on 20 July 2024 are an impressive signal from civil society against the current climate policy. These protests, which are part of a so-called “momentum of disobedient Assembly“ underline the growing pressure on politicians to implement environmentally friendly measures more quickly. Course of the protests The demonstrators gathered at around…
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Bavaria: Left-wing activists circumvent cash limits for refugees
Payment card fraud for refugees | Politics A new payment card is causing controversy in Bavaria: It was introduced to ensure that refugees do not misuse the 460 euros they receive each month. The cards are designed in such a way that only 50 euros per month can be withdrawn in cash. However, left Activists Lisa Poettinger from Munich has already found ways to circumvent this system. Poettinger, who has attracted attention in the past with her radical views and…