A comment argues that the recent acts of violence in France are homemade and that the claims about a connection to the ancestry of the rioters are a racist lie that obscures the failure of the French state. #Frankreich #Krawalle #Rassismus (translated)
Rainer Hank's column criticizes the planned pension reform as an inadequate "total work of art" and argues that the short-term increase in labor costs threatens long-term social insurance. #Rentenreform #Kapitaldeckung #Wagner (translated)
In her article, Sibylle Hamann argues that the reform of social assistance, which provides vouchers instead of cash for low-income families, should not be seen as a disempowerment, but as a necessary step to facilitate access to important services for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. #Sozialhilfe #Bildungsgerechtigkeit #Armutsbekämpfung (translated)
Peter Borbe said that a red-red-green minority government is more likely in the event of a premature end to the black-red coalition than a CDU minority government. The three parties together would account for 36 percent, while the Union is at 28 percent, he explained. According to him, the CDU/CSU must support such a government because otherwise, the left-wing parties would claim that the Union is colluding with the AfD. Borbe said that the Union would follow this reasoning because of its "firewall." #Politik #Koalition #Minderheitsregierung (translated)
Marion Horn argues in her commentary that Germany urgently needs a strong federal president instead of a secret agreement between the parties regarding the candidacy. #Bundespräsident #Deutschland #Politik (translated)
The article discusses the environmental impacts of skiing and argues that ski shame is unnecessary, as the largest emissions occur from travel to and from the slopes, and that cooperation between farmers and ski operators can minimize damage to biodiversity. #Skischam #Wintersport #Umweltschutz (translated)
Asma Mhalla compares in an interview digital totalitarianism with the dystopian world of cyberpunk and argues that this threat is, in some ways, worse than fascism. #DigitalerTotalitarismus #Cyberpunk #TechGiganten (translated)
Prof. Dr. Renata Salecl warned about the dangers of social networks and stated that, in her opinion, insults overshadow arguments, and humiliation becomes a public spectacle. She claimed that social networks reward insults that spread faster than arguments. https://t.co/4OA5FOaWj2 #družbenanazor #splet #komunikacija #SI (translated)
The Federal Constitutional Court will now decide on the rejection of a counterstatement by Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg against the tabloid "Bunte," after the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe argued that Guttenberg was sufficiently informed by later contradictory reporting. #Boulevardpresse #Guttenberg #FakeNews (translated)
The article by Heinrich August Winkler argues that the comparison between the AfD and the NSDAP is too superficial and clarifies the necessity for democratic parties to subordinate their interests to the stability of the coalition in order to address the current political situation in Germany. #Demokratie #WeimarerRepublik #AfD (translated)
Pauline Voss asked whether harsher penalties are needed to curb crime. During Talk im Hangar 7, she advocated for fully exhausting the range of penalties first and recognizing the connection between crime and migration. https://t.co/V4i2XFxfxD #Kriminalität #Strafen #Migration (translated)
In a guest contribution, Volker Beck and Michael Kubiciel argue that Germany should withdraw its intervention in the genocide process of Gambia against Myanmar, as this promotes the politicization of international law. #Völkermord #InternationalerGerichtshof #Deutschland (translated)
The article argues that a ban on new combustion engine vehicles by 2035 may no longer be necessary, as the development towards fully electric vehicles is progressing and the EU Commission plans to only require a 90 percent reduction in emissions from car manufacturers. #Energiewende #Elektromobilität #Verbrennerverbot (translated)
The article argues that poverty is not only financially measurable, but also that spiritual poverty and stable family relationships are crucial for the well-being of children, with the financial aspect not always having the most important influence on quality of life. #Armut #Kindergrundsicherung #sozialeGerechtigkeit (translated)
Winand von Petersdorff-Campen's comment argues that the world economy would be better off without Donald Trump, as his political decisions such as tariffs and reckless military actions have had negative impacts on global markets and successful development aid. #DonaldTrump #Weltwirtschaft #GlobaleUnsicherheit (translated)
Johanca noted that she understood Sukič's statement as implying that it is acceptable to throw objects at people and threaten them when arguments run out. She wondered if this could lead to physical clashes between crowds or even to shooting politicians. She added that officials should be role models. https://t.co/JiNZlsxPxx #politika #argumenti #protesti (translated)
As Trump argued, such behavior would look like a defeat. And although Trump publicly announced that he would not implement new measures before the midterm elections, several advisors privately confessed that they do not know whether this statement is final or if it could change before election day. #Iran #Trump #MOAB (translated)
Wifo chief Gabriel Felbermayr argues in the ZiB 2 interview that rising wages should promote consumption and advocates for a stronger expenditure-based budget consolidation. #Wirtschaft #Inflation #Konsum (translated)
Thomas Eisenhuth stated that his commentary on green energy policy in Austria in the current issue of a business magazine has provoked criticism from green activists. The critics accused him of spreading sensational claims about an alleged deindustrialization, as seen in right-wing media. His statements regarding efficient fossil energies and nuclear power were deemed unacceptable in light of an imminent apocalypse, Eisenhuth summarized the criticism. He explained that a third party had conveyed this to him in writing. The critics also demanded a classification of his person and his fact-based statements so that people would not critically question green energy policy. Eisenhuth wrote that he laughed heartily at the criticism. #Politik #Energie #Bildung (translated)
The article argues that Europe cannot maintain its achievements with a reduced EU budget and warns of the negative consequences of such cuts for security and prosperity in the EU. #EUHaushalt #Europa #Sicherheit (translated)
