For the first time in a long time, Alberta and Canada stand shoulder to shoulder. Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, is not one of them. Although #Alberta #Onafhankelijkheid #Canada (translated)
This is not a game. This is not poker. A vote against Canada is dangerous bluff that will lead to years of uncertainty and missed opportunities for the residents of Alberta and the rest of Canada. "This is not a game. This is not poker. A vote against Canada is dangerous bluff that will lead to years of uncertainty and missed opportunities for the residents of Alberta and the rest of Canada," Carney said. Some outside our borders are trying to break us so that they can have us in their power. A vote for an independent Alberta would play into the hands of Trump, who is waging a trade war with Canada, Carney reasoned. According to Carney, this must "never" happen. #Alberta #Onafhankelijkheid #Canada (translated)
Voters in Alberta will vote on Monday on a possible separation from Canada, while Premier Mark Carney urges them to vote against this independence, as it would lead to years of uncertainty and missed opportunities for the province. #Alberta #Onafhankelijkheid #Canada (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 United States continues its assault on international jurisprudence by announcing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), which requires a strong response from Belgium and the European Union to protect the independence of the judiciary and provide justice for victims of international crimes. #JusticeInternationale #CPI #DroitsHumains (translated)
In the context of the run-up to the two-hundredth anniversary of Belgian independence in 2030, the impact of the Polish uprising of 1830 is discussed, which halted the Russian troops intended for Belgium, emphasizing the necessity of commemorating both events together. #Belgique #Pologne #Bicentenaire (translated)

Denkewel wrote that he commemorated the Battle of Raft Swamp in 1781, which he believed took place during the American Revolutionary War between Whig patriots under General Griffith Rutherford and Tory loyalists under Colonel Hector McNeill, nicknamed "One-Eyed Hector." He wrote that the Tories fled. https://t.co/yiBNi1Gga1 #AmerikaanseOnafhankelijkheidsoorlog #Geschiedenis #Herdenking (translated)
The swearing-in of Maciej Berek as a judge of the Polish Constitutional Court, without the presence of President Nawrocki, has led to an escalation of the political conflict over the independence of the Polish judiciary and protests outside the court in Warsaw. #Polen #ConstitutioneelHof #Rechtsorde (translated)

NRC has started publishing books to strengthen its journalistic offerings, but there are concerns about the impact on journalistic independence and the time commitment of editors. #NRCBoeken #Journalistiek #NonFictie (translated)

There are great concerns about the independence of CNN now that David Ellison, a Trump supporter, is taking control of the network after the acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, which could lead to significant changes in the coverage of the Trump administration. #CNN #Trump #MediaEigenaar (translated)
Forum for Democracy stated that the problems surrounding box 3 could be easily solved by abolishing the scheme. According to the party, this would simplify the tax system, prevent double taxation, reward saving, and promote financial independence. The party urged people to support FVD and presented it as a choice in the interest of their wallet. https://t.co/VNKfQS06HZ https://t.co/OQVNI751Oe #Belasting #Financiën #FVD (translated)
That a pro-independence party wins in Quebec, just two weeks before an independence referendum is held in Alberta, highlights problems with our unity in relation to the Trump administration. According to political scientist Daniel Béland, the PQ's victory can largely be attributed to the unpopularity of the incumbent, the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ). #Quebec #PartiQuebecois #Referendum (translated)
The separatist Parti Quebecois has won the local elections in Quebec, which is a setback for Premier Mark Carney and the current government, while the demand for an independence referendum remains uncertain. #Quebec #PartiQuebecois #Referendum (translated)

Carine Knapen wrote that DPG Media received 400 million euros in subsidies from the Belgian government each year and that the public broadcasters were completely financed by the state. According to her, there was no independent media and only state propaganda; she claimed that the broadcasters determined what was considered news and what was not. #mediacritiek #onafhankelijkheid #subsidies (translated)
The victory of the separatist Parti Québécois in Quebec, which promises to hold a referendum on independence after President Trump's departure, poses a challenge for Premier Mark Carney in his fight against Trump's policies. #Quebec #PartiQuébécois #Separatisme (translated)

"Building a stronger Quebec is essential to our mission of building a stronger Canada." Carney congratulated St-Pierre Plamondon and stated that Ottawa would collaborate with the incoming separatist government. #Quebec #PartiQuébécois #Onafhankelijkheid (translated)
According to Daniel Béland, a professor of political science at McGill University in Montreal, despite the PQ's victory, there is no indication of increasing support for independence in Quebec. #Quebec #PartiQuébécois #Onafhankelijkheid (translated)
The separatist Parti Québécois has won the provincial elections in Quebec and is seeking a new independence referendum, but does not achieve a majority in parliament. #Quebec #PartiQuébécois #Onafhankelijkheid (translated)
Building a stronger Quebec is essential for our mission to build a stronger Canada. Carney congratulated St-Pierre Plamondon and stated that Ottawa would collaborate with the incoming separatist government. #Quebec #PartiQuébécois #onafhankelijkheid (translated)
According to Daniel Béland, a professor of political science at McGill University in Montreal, there is no increasing support for independence in Quebec despite the PQ's victory. #Quebec #PartiQuébécois #onafhankelijkheid (translated)