Octopuses use different strategies depending on the opening to squeeze through narrow gaps, adapting their skeletonless body flexibly to the circumstances. #octopussen #biologie #bewegingspatronen (translated)
Latino's surprising victory over Lula da Silva has disrupted the progress of the far-right movement in South America, which seemed to be led by Donald Trump, and introduced a new dynamic in geopolitics. #Lula #AmériqueLatine #UltraDroite (translated)
The students occupying building P1 at ULB continue to resist the ultimatum from rector Annemie Schaus and are determined to continue their self-managed movement, inspired by the Paris Commune. #ULB #Occupation #Revendiquer (translated)
The author argues that the recent developments in Israel do not justify redefining or reducing Zionism to a colonial movement, as its origins and history are deeply rooted in the situation of Jews in Central and Eastern Europe. #Zionisme #Israël #Geschiedenis (translated)
The French government has passed a law that allows for the blocking of social media for content that incites violence, leading to division among French parliamentarians over the impact on freedom of speech and the organization of social movements. #LibertéDexpression #Manifestations #RéseauxSociaux (translated)
In Belgrade, hope is growing that the Serbs, under the leadership of students who have organized themselves into a political movement, will put an end on Sunday to the twelve-year leadership of autocrat Aleksandar Vucic. #Servië #verkiezingen #studenten (translated)
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Senate candidate in Michigan, fights against the influence of big money in politics and tries to pull the Democratic Party further to the left, while receiving support from the rising movement of democratic socialists in the U.S. #AbdulElSayed #DemocratischePartij #Socialisme (translated)
A man has been arrested for arson at the town hall of Limoges and is known to the French police due to his links with a left-wing extremist movement and previous violent offenses. #Limoges #brand #protesten (translated)
Voters in Alberta have rejected a proposal for a referendum on independence from Canada with about three-quarters of the votes, which represents a significant defeat for the separatist movement in the province. #Alberta #referendum #onafhankelijkheid (translated)
A recent article discusses how French authorities attribute responsibility for violent demonstrations to the far left, while experts indicate that this movement is not the only cause of the unrest. #Ultragauche #Violences #France (translated)
The referendum in Alberta on independence stems from a strong separatist movement, but faces significant opposition from the majority of the population who remain proud of their Canadian identity. #Alberta #Onafhankelijkheid #CanadeseTrots (translated)
In France, violence has overshadowed the social movements, with part of the responsibility lying with Emmanuel Macron, amid shocking scenes of destruction and looting. #violence #société #Macron (translated)
Meenu Vadera helps Indian women become taxi drivers and offers them essential training in driving, English, and self-defense, while challenging the gender norms and boundaries of freedom of movement within Indian society. #Vrouwenemancipatie #IndiaseVrouwen #SocialeOndernemingen (translated)
Frank Peeters wrote that during COVID and the lockdowns people were only allowed outside for essential movements and that there was a curfew. He stated that there is now total chaos in French and other European cities due to what he described as Islamist-leftist protests, while he claimed there were no restrictions on freedom of movement. He asked why that difference existed. https://t.co/AO0986PXxt #corona #protesten #beperkingen (translated)
French youth are protesting en masse against an education system that they consider inadequate, hoping that their movement will spread nationwide to bring about change. #protest #onderwijs #Frankrijk (translated)
The text examines the complexity of contemporary far-right movements in Europe and questions the extent to which they can truly be compared to Nazism, while also highlighting the challenges of national identity and the situation surrounding rights and counterpower. #ExtrêmeDroite #Nazi #Démocratie (translated)
Alberta's separatist movement, which is becoming increasingly stronger, is organizing a referendum on independence while Premier Carney is facing both popular support and growing discontent within the province. #Canada #Alberta #Separatisme (translated)
The author wrote that the VAT increase was no longer on the table and referred to that as a first direct result of pressure from public opinion, the social movement, and the PVDA. According to the author, it was not a coincidence that the proposal had been withdrawn: last Friday, 50,000 people had gone out into the streets. #btw #publiekeopinie #sociaalewetgeving #NL (translated)
Jigal Krant asked why the investigative journalism platform Follow the Money had not yet uncovered the driving forces behind the pro-Palestinian movement by tracing funding sources from jihadist or Islamist origins. He wondered if a suspected outcome did not fit within the platform's framework. #onderzoeksjournalistiek #vrijheidvanmeningsuiting #journalistiek (translated)
The anti-terrorism prosecutor's office in France has demanded the pre-trial detention of a 14-year-old suspect who shot at his school with a shotgun, wounding the principal and a teacher, claiming to have been influenced by a movement fascinated by mass murders. #TirsScolaires #JusticeAntiterroriste #ViolenceJuvenile (translated)
