"We take nothing away from anyone, we steal nothing, and we nationalize nothing." In response to a question at the Russian Valdai Discussion Forum about whether European companies could get their assets back in a "favorable scenario" with the West, Putin replied: "Yes, they would get them back." (translated)
The Chancellery is putting the brakes on the discussion about the planned sugar tax, as the draft from the Ministry of Finance deviates from the original recommendations and is facing substantial opposition from the food industry as well as political circles. (translated)
The article discusses the ongoing debate about the possible suspension of the right to asylum in exceptional cases at the EU's external borders. (translated)
Elon Musk returns to the US government to lead a new Pentagon project under President Donald Trump for the development of future AI-controlled weapons, while discussions about autonomous weapon systems and their control intensify. (translated)
The shocking documentary Naza highlights the Israeli military's cold calculation of civilian casualties in Gaza and opens a discussion about the deeply ethical implications of modern warfare. (translated)
SFI students get swimming lessons: "This discussion you need to have with the management" Language training turned into swimming lessons. (translated)
It is really hard to grasp how ideologically stupid some people are in light of THREE YEARS of intense discussions about genocide. (translated)
What was this repulsive joker doing in the state parliament? He lacks any competence or legitimacy: he is neither educated ('expert') nor elected ('representative'). This embarrassing appearance reflects the miserable level of our societal discussion. (translated)
Using the microphones to incite against the unvaccinated without them knowing, but that was okay, Kloppo? This guy... (translated)
In the edition of the daily topics from September 30, 2026, topics such as the approved care reform, the discussion about fuel discounts and the more expensive Germany ticket, as well as a suspected terrorist attack on a plane between Dubai and Tel Aviv, are addressed. (translated)
Tonight on TV24, a discussion with the Director General of the Employers' Confederation about immigration restrictions. I am uncomfortable with economic groups that are interested in immigration. (translated)
The CDU ministers have a knack for selecting their salary showmen. Sven Schulze brings in Didi Hallervorden and Wüst a comedian who makes bad jokes about colleagues Merz and Söder. All of this in Istanbul and in the current CDU discussion about a chancellor swap. (translated)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Abu Dhabi with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed, which is considered a historic visit, while an incident involving a tourist flight to Tel Aviv overshadowed the discussions about the meeting. (translated)
A country where a #Moschner or a #Kerkeling, etc., is seriously considered an "expert" in public discussions is nothing but a #madhouse. (translated)
Had I been the speaker, I would have conducted the prime minister votes in order of size without further discussion. Andersson tomorrow, Kristersson on Friday, Åkesson on Monday, and Dadgostar on Tuesday. Then everyone will have shown their true colors. Rip off the bandaid. Sweden doesn't have time for sandbox nonsense. (translated)
Today's (so far) most important article is written by Sven Otto Littorin. He argues that Sweden has been a highly trusting society and that the electoral system is built for that. I, who can be a bit less diplomatic at times in public discourse, would say that our society and our democracy are in decline. Luckily, the decline is happening from a relatively high altitude. From the article: "The election administration has reported over 4,000 incidents to the Electoral Authority this year, compared to 489 in 2022. Part of the increase is due to the fact that reporting is now mandatory, but behind the numbers, there is a pattern that cannot be dismissed: Up until 4 PM on election day, over 300 incidents in the category of unlawful influence had been reported, of which around 90 involved group voting. The police have received 58 reports of improper conduct during voting. The National Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating suspected electoral fraud in Dalarna with pre-marked ballots, driven voters, and possible payments. In Stockholm, at least four vote collectors with ties to gang crime have received ballots, and no law prevents this. In four municipalities, nearly 600 votes have been lost or rejected. The Election Review Board has received nearly 12,000 appeals. The previous record from 2018 was 723." Regardless of everything else one might say about this, I agree with the author of the article on the need for "a parliamentary electoral integrity commission to be appointed immediately, with the task of presenting legislative proposals in time for the 2030 election." You can read about a number of proposals in the article. I don't know myself if I would support all of them, but it is a starting point. Personally, I can also add that it is a major problem that the left is currently trying to meet all discussions about shortcomings in the election with a dismissive attitude and attempts to discredit those who raise criticism or constructive proposals. The way in which debaters and the media have treated Peter Wennblad after his very concerning article about irregularities in Järva is in itself a sign of weaknesses in democracy. It tends to become a form of circular reasoning. If someone writes and talks about what sources report from Järva, Borlänge, or Rosengård, the criticism and reporting are labeled as a threat to democracy because questioning whether the election was conducted well is itself seen as a threat to democracy, which has the decidedly undemocratic consequence that the election and democracy cannot be discussed without democracy being threatened. Somehow, we must get over this. And move forward. Because I believe it is correct that our electoral system is not made for the society that Sweden has become. (translated)
Dlouholetý moskevský zpravodaj BBC Steve Rosenberg se Lavrova na okraji zasedání Valdajského diskusního klubu v Moskevské oblasti zeptal, zda Rusko vede proti evropským státům tajnou hybridní válku a pokud ano, tak za jakým účelem. #Rusko #HybriníVálka #Ukrajina
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has initiated a discussion about the future relationships of the United Kingdom with the European Union, not ruling out a possible return to the EU in the next Labour election program. (translated)
Die Regierungsparteien ÖVP, SPÖ und NEOS haben mit den Verhandlungen zur Reform der Sozialhilfe begonnen, wobei zentrale Themen wie die Höhe der Kinderleistungen, zusätzliche Unterstützung für einkommensschwache Familien und die Finanzierungsmodelle im Mittelpunkt der Diskussion stehen. #Sozialhilfe #Familienhilfe #Österreich
Chefen för S trollfabrik AiP presenteras som en ”politiskt redaktör” och går genast in för att klanka på V. Sossarna tycks inte förstå att V och Ida Gabrielsson framstår som den vettigaste parten i diskussionen. https://t.co/Em3sn1pnLg #politik #debatt #Vänsterpartiet
