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Political scientist Jan Hruška points out that Czechs often do not know who their senator is and underestimate the role of the Senate as a democratic safeguard, which is reflected in the low voter turnout in the second round of Senate elections. #Volby2026 #Senát #Demokracie (translated)

"It is the most massive march we have organized, and it comes at a very necessary moment," expressed Carmen Martín, president of Cesida, the national coordinator of HIV and AIDS, which represents more than 80 entities and is the main promoter of the event, which was called for the first time five years ago. #OrgulloPositivo #VIH #DignidadHumana (translated)

Tuzemák wrote that Europeans wanted peace, but Europe, according to him, did nothing and should have dealt with the long-standing war. He described the Czech choice as the result of selecting a "totally incompetent" person, whom he described with a vulgar term, and claimed that his enormous conflict of interest cost the Czech Republic billions of crowns. https://t.co/mOVfpVPxlL #Evropa #mírum #politika (translated)

Anton Musil stated that, in his opinion, there is no entity on the current Czech political scene capable of confronting the subsidizing of employers who use cheap labor from Asia. He labeled this model as dysfunctional, as he believes it maintains less productive sectors of the economy instead of fostering productivity growth. He added that the state should not save companies at all costs for which Czechs do not want to work and that it is acceptable if people have better options. #politika #ekonomie #zaměstnanost (translated)

The article analyzes the crisis of Ceuta and Melilla from a psychoanalytic perspective, highlighting the collective unease in Spain and the historical and political implications that this situation entails, suggesting that a possible cession of sovereignty could lead to the collapse of the Spanish State. #Ceuta #Melilla #Psicoanálisis (translated)

Cerfia reported that David Lisnard had gained four points in an Ipsos BVA–CESI poll. According to the publication, 16% of the French were satisfied with the idea of him becoming president of the Republic, compared to 12% in September. He was thus nearing Gabriel Attal and Bruno Retailleau, each credited with 17%, according to La Tribune Dimanche. Cerfia also indicated that some Internet users were joking on social media, asking if something was happening. #Politique #France #Sondage (translated)

The author asked what risks the implementation of the European digital ID could entail and how it would affect individual freedom. He also questioned why so little was said about the issue despite considering its imminent launch and raised whether the promised efficiency would compensate for the surrender of personal sovereignty. (translated)

The author stated that the elections were won by Czechs, Moravians, and Silesians. According to him, the result determined the shape of the country for decades and meant a victory of reason over ideology and the campaign, which he claimed was backed by considerable resources and supported by the media. https://t.co/wIj5gjFAiA #volby #Česko #demokracie #CZ (translated)

Czechs feel confident about adapting to changes in the labor market, but their actual willingness to educate themselves and develop the necessary skills is alarmingly low, which could lead to the risk of losing employability due to technological changes. #CeloživotníUčení #ZměnaTrhuPráce #DigitálníDovednosti (translated)

Tomáš Fiala, a candidate from the Our Czech Republic movement, has more than 57 percent of the votes after counting 70 percent of the precincts and is on track to become the first elected senator from Strakonice, while in other districts it appears that candidates without opposition from the opposition have a better chance of success already in the first round of elections. #Senát #volby #Češi (translated)

Guillermo Guijarro stated that the Tenants' Union had not received public subsidies nor had any properties. He also pointed out that the transfer of the Tabacalera complex had been agreed upon in March for use by several associations, including neighborhood ones, and that it did not coincide with the protests. Addressing Nave del Misterio, he added that he would complain later. https://t.co/ESdhK6kDhg #Inquilinos #DerechosHumanos #Protesta (translated)

Weblog20 reported that firefighters asked people not to call the emergency hotline with advice on how to free a truck with a trailer. The author also wrote that, in his opinion, Czechs often believed they understood everything and did not hesitate to share their advice. He described the situation as an example of the Dunning-Kruger effect. https://t.co/kTeB4lOdEw #Hasiči #DunningKruger #Česko (translated)

Gustavo Martínez calculated that, in a new home costing €400,000, the taxes and costs linked to the State amounted to €140,000, almost 40% of the cost. In his breakdown, he included €40,000 of VAT, €6,000 of AJD from the buyer, €10,000 in permits, ICIO, and municipal fees, another €6,000 of AJD for the new construction and horizontal division, and €20,000 related to the land and the taxes of the seller. He also estimated €12,000 for the corporate tax of the developer and €35,000 for labor contributions and income tax. Martínez described the State as the "true vulture fund." #Vivienda #Impuestos #Economía (translated)

The last scout stated that yesterday at Orlen in Chalupky, the gasoline ran out, which he said was bought up by the Czechs. He wrote that Poland reduced the excise tax on gasoline and diesel to the minimum allowed in the EU and the VAT from 23 to 8 percent. According to him, gasoline now costs approximately 37 crowns and diesel 44 crowns. He reminded that Andrej Babiš requested a similar step from the government of Petr Fiala four years ago, but now that he is in government, he has not implemented it. #benzin #Polsko #Česko (translated)