Criticism
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Politics
Criticism of double standards: Starmer in the crossfire after Southport murders
The anger over the protests and riots following the Southport murders quickly subsided. Just two to three weeks after the violent unrest in various cities, the country returned to normality. King Charles visited the families and relatives of the three girls who fell victim to the knife attack by Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, a 17-year-old Briton with a Rwandan migrant background. The Labour government under Keir Starmer took tough measures to end the unrest following the murders. Since the beginning of…
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Heavy criticism: District Administrator Lederer warns of flood of lawsuits in dispute over Brenner North Access
The planning of the Brenner North Access has been criticized by Rosenheim District Administrator Otto Lederer. He criticizes mistakes in the communication of the mega-project and expresses skepticism about the coming phase. Lederer observes that Tyrol and South Tyrol are marketing the project more committedly and effectively than German politicians. He particularly praises the dialogue and involvement of the population in these regions. Lederer also praises the beginnings of Deutsche Bahn and its dialogue approach, but sees limitations imposed by…
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Protests in Tel Aviv: Demand for hostage deal and new elections
In Israel, mass rallies took place in which thousands of people demanded the release of the hostages held by the Islamist Hamas. The demonstrations took place not only in Tel Aviv, but also in other parts of the country, where participants took to the streets with Israeli flags and signs to demand the immediate release of the hostages in the Gaza Strip. The situation escalated in Tel Aviv when clashes broke out between police and protesters. People sharply criticized Prime…
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Politics
Steven Commey-Bortsie re-elected: criticism of the SPD and responsibility for the future
As of: 31.08.2024 18:29 Steven Commey-Bortsie has caused a stir in Saarland politics with his renewed candidacy for the chairmanship of the SPD youth organization. During the state conference in Dillingen-Diefflen, the 27-year-old was unanimously re-elected, using the opportunity to vehemently criticize the federal government. He gave free rein to his dissatisfaction, particularly with regard to the asylum law debate and the debt brake. Commey-Bortsie, who comes from the Saarlouis district association, made it unmistakably clear in his application speech…
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Public criticism: Senior Citizens’ Council calls for change in Osterholz-Scharmbeck
In Osterholz-Scharmbeck, urban development is causing heated debates, especially among the members of the senior citizens' council. Harry Schnakenberg, the chairman of the council, spoke insistently about the unsatisfactory situation in the retail sector in the city center. In his passionate speech to the planning committee, he expressed his frustration at the empty shops and the desolation of the pedestrian zone. He called on those responsible in politics and administration to stop sugarcoating reality. His emotional appeal met with mixed…
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“Investigations against AfD politician Bystron: EU immunity under criticism”
Berlin/Munich – In the current political climate, AfD politician Petr Bystron is being put in the crossfire of investigations. The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office has submitted a request to the European Parliament to lift his immunity. This measure, which has already been confirmed by a spokesman for the public prosecutor's office, is related to ongoing investigations into money laundering and bribery. According to information from the "Augsburger Allgemeine", Bystron is suspected of having received money in connection with the pro-Russian…
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Construction dispute at Durgam Cheruvu: The Reddy family under criticism
A recent decision affecting the Durgam Cheruvu, also known as the Secret Lake, has caused an uproar in the city of Hyderabad. Just a day after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that he would take action against illegal constructions within the full tank level (FTL) and buffer area of water bodies, similar action has been taken against his own brother A Tirupathi Reddy. The local authorities have sent an official letter to Tirupathi as his residential and office building…
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Andreas Babler: SPÖ top candidate optimistic for National Council election
The SPÖ in Linz kicked off its election campaign on Thursday and Andreas Babler, the leading candidate, radiated optimism. Contrary to all surveys and comments, he was convinced that the SPÖ would surprise in the national elections in Austria on September 29. He stressed the importance of the joint struggle and the united approach of the party, especially after the internal party challenges of the past few years. A central concern for Babler is the rights of children. With the…
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Politics
Political promises: criticism of the AfD shortly before the election
Shortly before the elections in Germany, the well-known AfD politician Alice Weidel is causing a stir again. She has sharply criticized the country's established parties via her Twitter account. On August 29, 2024, Weidel published a tweet in which she accused the traditional parties of making all kinds of promises shortly before the elections just to win votes. Weidel's tweet begins: "Shortly before the election, the established parties are again promising all sorts of things just to win votes. We…
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Politics
Criticism of Islamism: Dr. Kamal Sido calls for a rethink in foreign policy
The debate about the fight against Islamism and the associated political measures in Germany is becoming more heated. Dr. Kamal Sido, a human rights activist and speaker for the Society for Threatened Peoples, recently expressed massive criticism of the demands of CDU leader Friederich Merz. He warns that the current calls for deportations and a halt to the admission of refugees are part of a strategic context that is neither sustainable nor credible. "The traffic light parties and the opposition…