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Maurits Vande Reyde wrote that Europe, in his opinion, would never match the US in terms of innovation. He pointed to overregulation, too many subsidies, high taxes, and a climate where the media and a large part of the power holders viewed entrepreneurs as a source to finance high government spending. Vande Reyde also stated that people in his country were portrayed as crazy when they admired Elon Musk as an entrepreneur. He accused fact-checker Tim Verheyden of regularly spreading fabricated stories about Musk and said that this, in his opinion, said a lot about the state of Europe. #Innovatie #Ondernemerschap #Europa (translated)

Dr. Sci. Ferdinand Meeus wrote that CO₂ continued to rise to record levels despite the wind turbines and solar panels, and that the increase had even accelerated according to him. He called the green energy transition ridiculous and said that the wasted money was a shame. https://t.co/b5gZhnqokt #klimaat #duurzaamheid #energie (translated)

Dr. Sci. Ferdinand Meeus jokingly wrote that people who thought they could heat their house in winter with an air-to-water heat pump without high electricity costs for the compressor were, according to him, suffering from global warming. https://t.co/vaB5Z4Ooeo #warmtepomp #klimaatverandering #energie (translated)

The chaos at the UN climate panel IPCC is complete, as no agreement has been reached on the publication deadline and budget of the world's most influential climate report after a week of intense discussions, significantly reducing the chances of timely publication for the important climate summit of 2028. #klimaatverandering #IPCC #klimaattop (translated)

Maurits Vande Reyde wrote that, in his opinion, the media repeatedly selected testimonies from people who were active in the PVDA in reports about the consequences of a smaller government. He stated that one of them said they had to skip meals due to the policy but had money for solidarity trips to Cuba. The measure in question limited child benefits to the age of 23, Vande Reyde wrote. He added that there were exceptions for cases with valid reasons and risk of poverty, but claimed that these did not apply to the activists involved. According to Vande Reyde, the same PVDA activists were at the forefront of various protests, from climate marches to protests against coalition agreements. He also claimed that the media once portrayed an adult PVDA member of parliament as a protesting student. Vande Reyde wrote that this kind of reporting was a reason for the historically low trust in the media. #Media #België #PVDA (translated)

During the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Bangkok, the necessity of 'economic security' and 'resilience' is central in a world full of geopolitical tensions, where countries must protect their economies against threats such as wars, trade conflicts, and climate change. #IMF #economie #weerbaarheid (translated)

France and Germany have presented an agreement to support the European automotive sector, easing CO2 requirements and increasing support for 'Made in Europe', much to the discontent of environmental organizations that fear for climate goals. #Autoindustrie #Duitsland #Frankrijk (translated)

Europarliamentarian Jordan Bardella (RN), the so-called rising star of Marine Le Pen’s party in French circles, summarized the right-wing sentiment in May in the European Parliament: "ETS: three letters, an acronym that does..." #klimaatbeleid #CO2beprijzing #energiestrijd (translated)

EU countries, led by Italy and Poland, are engaged in heated discussions about the emissions trading system and the CO2 price in exchange for lower energy costs, advocating for a postponement and revision of climate measures, as the pressure of rising energy prices and geopolitical dependencies increases. #klimaatbeleid #CO2beprijzing #energiestrijd (translated)

The European Union wants to lower fuel prices by facilitating joint purchasing and increasing refinery production, while member states can continue to provide financial support for severely affected sectors and climate policy remains intact. #Energieprijzen #EuropeseUnie #Brandstofbeheer (translated)

There is a fierce political battle surrounding the publication of the most influential climate report in the world, which is crucial for the 2028 climate summit, as countries with diverse interests, such as Saudi Arabia and India, are trying to influence the timing. #Klimaatrapport #IPCC #Klimaatverandering (translated)

Rutger van den Noort wrote that the municipal council of Amersfoort voted against the construction of two large wind turbines. An hour later, according to him, the province of Utrecht decided to independently apply for a permit anyway. He said that the municipal council was angry at the province, accused the "climate religion" of violating democracy, and urged to vote the province out. https://t.co/0SRtOx8wN1 #Klimaat #Windenergie #Democratie (translated)