Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that Russia's ambitions extend beyond Ukraine and that Moscow is trying to destabilize democracies in Europe. #Ukraina #Ryssland #Tyskland (translated)
The author referred to Donald Trump as a fascist and an opponent of democracy. Those who cheer for him in Germany are aligning themselves with him, he wrote. He described a contribution about the attempt to rig an election as dystopian and unsettling. #Trump #Wahlfälschung #Demokratie #DE (translated)
"When the sixth largest economic power in the world is unable to maintain public order, questions arise about the foundations of democracy," said Benoît Payan, mayor of Marseille. #Frankreich #Plünderungen #Gewalt (translated)
The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, also made serious accusations against the government on Monday. #Frankreich #Gewalt #Demokratie (translated)
"If tear gas is used everywhere, it drives everyone apart and gives rioters and bandits the opportunity to create chaos," Grégoire said, adding that the "encirclement tactics of the police" should also be questioned, which in his opinion led to thousands of peaceful protesters being blocked. #Frankreich #Gewalt #Demokratie (translated)
"They shouted: You will all burn!" "They shouted: You will all burn!", Guérin describes visibly moved. #Frankreich #Gewalt #Demokratie (translated)
In France, there are severe riots, with mayors of stormed town halls and threatened officials reporting that the government has failed to maintain public order. #Frankreich #Gewalt #Demokratie (translated)
Carsten Jahn asked, referring to a previous statement that the greatest danger comes from the right, whether a change in thinking is necessary in light of the comments made by Alexander Dobrindt that he cited. According to Jahn, Dobrindt stated in the "Bild" that attacks on police officers, burning town halls, and violence on the streets do not represent a commitment to better education, but rather an armed struggle against the free society. Furthermore, Dobrindt demanded a clear categorization from the parties in Germany. Those who do not recognize that left-wing extremists and a migrant milieu are jointly opposing the democratic system on the streets do not understand the situation, Jahn quoted the CSU politician. #Deutschland #Politik #Demokratie (translated)
Aminata Corr Thrane wrote that the mayor of Copenhagen was concerned about democracy because citizens were exercising their constitutionally guaranteed right to demonstrate. https://t.co/alvFoRQTlf #demokrati #demonstration #ytringsfrihed (translated)
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The author wrote that it is naive to ignore Islamism. According to his portrayal, Islamists wanted to make another culture and religion the foundation of the state and Europe. In doing so, they declared war on democracy, he wrote. #Islamismus #Demokratie #Europa #DE (translated)
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Nationwide, 2,331 people were taken into police custody over the weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin told France 2. #FrankreichKrawalle #Linksextremismus #Demokratie (translated)
"France shows how resistance is done." #FrankreichKrawalle #Linksextremismus #Demokratie (translated)
This was announced by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Monday. #FrankreichKrawalle #Linksextremismus #Demokratie (translated)
"Anyone who does not clearly state that left-wing extremists and a migrant milieu are coming together to fight against the democratic system on the streets has not understood the situation." Dobrindt demands clarity – also from the political parties in Germany: "Anyone who does not clearly state that left-wing extremists and a migrant milieu are coming together to fight against the democratic system on the streets has not understood the situation." #FrankreichKrawalle #Linksextremismus #Demokratie (translated)
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warns of a dangerous alliance of left-wing extremists and radical migrants who are violently fighting against the democratic order in France and also pose a threat to Germany. #FrankreichKrawalle #Linksextremismus #Demokratie (translated)
In Saxony-Anhalt, migrant associations are demanding protective measures against the potential impacts of a government led by the AfD, including a right to leave for asylum seekers and a federal-state commission to safeguard the rights of minorities. #AfD #Migration #Demokratie (translated)
The author wrote that central areas of life such as basic food, housing, and energy are outside democratic control and determined by the market, despite democratic conditions. The economic shocks of recent years have triggered an affordability crisis and unsettled people. https://t.co/KALmBKkBQW #Demokratie #Wirtschaft #Lebenshaltungskosten #DE #AT #CH (translated)
It's just not enough to go to the polls every four years.. The preservation of democracy requires daily vigilance ➡️ Don't give fascists a chance #HapeKerkeling #AFD ban procedure (translated)
The author criticized that the rules of procedure had been changed at short notice so that an opposition with 45 percent of the seats received only about half as much speaking time as the governing parties. Schwesig had once again revealed her true face, he wrote, and ironically referred to those responsible as "true democrats." https://t.co/HDWsq7PTlu #Demokratie #Opposition #Politik #DE (translated)
Prof. Dr. Susanne Schröter wrote that Islamism poses a threat to Germany and Europe, but is hardly addressed at universities. Researchers on this topic are marginalized and publicly criticized, among other things with the accusation of being racist against Muslims. Therefore, she founded the extra-university Institute for Democracy and Islam with collaborators, which provides scientifically based information for practice. This knowledge is urgently needed if society wishes to counter Islamism, wrote Schröter. #Forschung (translated)
