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The author wrote that Russia has been disregarding the values of the European Anti-Torture Convention for years. Ukrainian prisoners are systematically tortured, and international monitoring is prevented. He described the official withdrawal as a cynical continuation of this policy. https://t.co/whRUHRzpxI #Menschenrechte #Freiheit #Antifolterkonvention #RU #UA (translated)

The author wrote that, from an influential voice in the USA, there apparently was some insight into the US's unlawful and unprovoked attack on Iran, according to his account. He described the justification that one may not have the necessary "hard power" as an almost unparalleled cynicism. #USA #Iran #Völkerrecht #USA #IR (translated)

Berlin's political journalism spills over into the 'He said, she said' drama of the Berlin government quarter. Meanwhile, right-wing extremists and their willing helpers in Magdeburg demonstrate their cynical view of Ukraine and, in the form of the state parliament president, their disinterest in democratic discourse. (translated)

Wolfgang Kubicki wrote that people could save taxes in the future if they stirred sugar into their drinks themselves. At the same time, he criticized the so-called social part of the coalition for targeting people suffering from inflation with the tax, who had to stretch every cent. The Union's announcements for relief for the economy were described by him as a farce; the promise made by Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU not to raise taxes was worthless. Kubicki described the purported guiding effect as cynical. Lars Klingbeil needed the money because he apparently did not know what expenditure prioritization meant, he wrote. He is curious about the parliamentary process and whether the EU Commission would allow exceptions for smaller companies. #Steuern #Inflation #Politik (translated)

Bernd Kaiser expressed his condolences to Bärbel Bas on the death of her stepdaughter but accused her of politically exploiting the tragedy. He wrote that Bas is resigning from her position as Federal Minister of Labor and the presidency of the SPD party but is keeping her Bundestag mandate. Kaiser criticized that Bas would therefore continue to receive a salary and additionally statutory transitional pay: the full ministerial salary for three months and then half for up to two years. He compared this to the regulations for employees: those who lose a stepchild have no right to statutory special leave; in the public sector, there are two days off for the death of direct relatives. He claimed that Bas did not change this regulation during her time in office. Kaiser accused Bas of evading political responsibility by referring to grief and public attacks while the costs would be borne by taxpayers. #BärbelBas #SPD #Doppelmoral #BärbelBas #SPD #Politik (translated)

The debate on the matter is too exhausting for many. The SPD politician and former state minister Michael Roth strikes a thoughtful and critical note on the news service X: "The debate on the matter is too exhausting for many. However, we must and can criticize politicians, including Bärbel Bas. But please, based on the issue. A politician can also fall ill, grieve, take time, but should not face mockery and hate. Do you really want that in the end, only the cynical and thick-skinned remain? Those who need the steel storm on X and in talk shows like the air they breathe? I have my doubts that this will make politics better." #BärbelBas #Rücktritt #SPD (translated)

Florian Warweg accused the federal government of behaving without empathy and cynically. He wrote that the spokesperson of the Foreign Office had stated in response to his inquiry about an outstanding delivery due to a deduction of 200 euros for German retirees in Russia that the office was not responsible and owed nothing. Warweg attributed the deduction to an EU directive. https://t.co/tDvwLtvhhQ #Bundesregierung #Rentner #EU (translated)

Nico Lange wrote that the rocket attacks on Kyiv are met in Germany with a mix of self-absorption, cynicism, self-pity, and fear of Putin. At the same time, there is hope that things could eventually improve with Putin. In his view, Putin's terror and war crimes will only end when they are stopped. #Putin #Krieg #Frieden (translated)

The AfD faction in the Bundestag criticized Chancellor Merz's trip to Ukraine shortly after the Day of German Unity. The foreign policy spokesman for the faction, Markus Frohnmaier, stated that Merz wanted to pledge hundreds of millions of euros in taxpayer money there again. At the same time, he accused the federal government of making cuts in healthcare and nursing services domestically while supporting Ukraine with funds. Frohnmaier also referred to his representation of underfunded municipalities, daycare centers, and schools, as well as a dilapidated infrastructure. The AfD faction rejects what it sees as endless funding and armament and demands that taxpayer money be used for German bridges, energy supply, and municipalities. Instead of costly public relations during trips abroad, Frohnmaier stated that there needs to be a foreign policy that prioritizes German interests and diplomatic initiatives to end the war. #Deutschland #Ukraine #Politik (translated)

Florian Warweg referred to an exclusive article that explored the question of why German retirees in Russia have been having 200 euros deducted from their monthly payments since 2026, even though they are still alive. The article includes statements from an affected individual, legal background information, explanations from the banks, as well as a submission from the federal government that Warweg described as questionable and cynical. https://t.co/mInI7E1sPP #Deutschland #Rente #Finanzen (translated)

Good morning from Moscow! NATO was presented with the Westphalian Peace Prize by Chancellor Merz. This is hard to surpass in cynicism. NATO is an aggressive alliance that serves the worldwide enforcement of Western imperialism. It does not serve peace. https://t.co/Zp1zcuOmAN #NATO #Frieden #Imperialismus (translated)

"Russia is attacking Ukrainian ports, preventing Ukrainian grain from reaching global markets. It would be cynical to simultaneously allow Russia to export its own grain through our ports," said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna today. #Estland #RussischesGetreide #Sanktionen (translated)

"Das Argument, es handele sich nur um die Rückkehr zur alten Regelung, ist zynisch. Nur weil etwas früher schon schlecht war, ist das kein Grund, dorthin zurückzukehren."Der Grünen-Abgeordnete Johannes Wagner kritisiert Linnemanns Argumentation. #Kinderkrankentage #Familienpolitik #SPD

Der Artikel von Florian Niederndorfer argumentiert, dass die Vorstellung, die Ukraine müsse Land für Frieden abtreten, entweder naiv oder zynisch ist, und nutzt das Beispiel der Ortschaft Oleschky, um die Gefahren zu verdeutlichen, die den Menschen unter russischer Besatzung drohen. #UkrainischerKrieg #Frieden #RussischeBesatzung