The opposition criticizes the budget proposal of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation for 2027 as a new form of provocation, complaining about the lack of support for education and additional cuts for RTBF. #Budget2027 #FWB #PolitiqueBelge (translated)
The left-wing opposition in the Chamber criticizes the proposal by Minister Theo Francken to establish a gendarmerie 2.0 and instead advocates for more resources for the police and justice to tackle insecurity. #Gendarmerie2point0 #Sécurité #Policiers (translated)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reported via social media that his thoughts were with the victims, and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre urged Canadians to 'pray for Wainwright'. #Wainwright #Canada #Explosie (translated)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reported via social media that his thoughts were with the victims, and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre asked Canadians to 'pray for Wainwright'. #Wainwright #Canada #Explosie (translated)
American Vice President JD Vance accuses immigration of the violence in France and warns that the democratic opposition wants a similar future for the US. #Immigration #Violences #France (translated)
Isa Yusibov wrote that October 17, 2003, was a day of conflicting feelings for him: he wished it had never happened, but he was also proud of it. He was 14 years old at the time and said his family had considered him an adult since then. The day after the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, in which his father played an important role according to him, Yusibov claimed to be one of the first victims of the repression against the pro-Western opposition. He wrote that he was beaten, humiliated, and spat on in front of about 300 to 400 students. Afterwards, he received his school file and was informed that he was no longer welcome because his father was considered a state enemy. Yusibov said that on his way to the exit, he made eye contact with teachers who had treated him kindly before the elections. Several teachers reportedly gestured for him to leave quickly. He wrote that the experience made him proud of his father and convinced him that the dictatorship would continue. A month later, his family reportedly fled to the Netherlands. The event compelled him to focus on geopolitics. Yusibov argued that the power transition surrounding Aliyev was a consensus among the West, Putin, Erdogan, and Iran. According to him, the West, led by Bush, had betrayed the democrats in Azerbaijan in favor of authoritarian stability. He also wrote that great power interests dictated politics in the Caucasus and that this situation had not changed 23 years later. Yusibov stated that his experiences had taught him how difficult it was to stand up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. He wrote that he had seen the first signs of undermining democratic principles in the Netherlands as well, by parties that he believed targeted democracy. He referred to a previous interview with NRC and said he would not allow the Netherlands to become a country where the government disregarded fundamental rights. #Democratie #Mensenrechten #Geopolitiek (translated)
In the United States, opposition to data centers is growing, fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence, with an impact on the upcoming midterms, as discussed by Saul Levin of the Center for Nonviolent Conflict Research. #CentresDeDonnées #ElectionsMidterm #IntelligenceArtificielle (translated)
The opposition in the House of Representatives, from left to right, is urging more concessions from ministers Hermans and Sterk in exchange for support for the health budget, while the minority cabinet is facing the challenge of a majority shortage. #Volksgezondheid #TweedeKamer #Zorgbeleid (translated)
The healthcare budget of the cabinet is under pressure due to uncertainty about compensation for chronically ill patients, about which opposition parties are demanding more clarity before they can provide support. #zorgbegroting #chronischzieken #compensatie (translated)
The opposition again criticizes the absence of Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Parliament, considering his excuses, due to participation in a European summit, as insufficient and accusing him of shirking his responsibilities. #PolitiqueBelge #BartDeWever #Opposition (translated)
"The raid on the last major opposition broadcaster 'is by no means coincidental,' said Emma Sinclair-Webb from the human rights organization Human Rights Watch regarding this to news agency AFP." #HalkTV #Persvrijheid #Turkije (translated)
On the day that the Istanbul mayor Imamoglu had to appear in court, the police raided the Turkish opposition channel Halk TV, which critics argue was no coincidence given the timing and the political context of a corruption scandal. #HalkTV #Persvrijheid #Turkije (translated)
The support of the House of Representatives for the billions in cuts to healthcare is uncertain, despite the promise of Health Minister Sophie Hermans to listen to the opposition with an 'open mind,' which is strongly against these measures. #Zorgbezuinigingen #TweedeKamer #SophieHermans (translated)
Jantar Mantar belongs to the Indian people. We are going to take it back. Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi spoke on X of a "cowardly act" and condemned the arrests: "Jantar Mantar belongs to the Indian people. We are going to take it back." #Kakkerlakkenbeweging #demonstratie #Indië (translated)
The Turkish authorities conducted a raid on the opposition-aligned TV channel Halk TV during a live broadcast and appointed an administrator, while the owner is accused of bribery and money laundering, which is viewed by human rights organizations and Turkish opposition leaders as a serious violation of press freedom. #Persvrijheid #Turkije #HalkTV (translated)
The Turkish authorities raided the headquarters of the opposition channel Halk TV in Istanbul this morning, which critics see as a political action and a 'dark day for Turkey.' #HalkTV #Persvrijheid #Turkije (translated)
The opposition party Pro has submitted parliamentary questions to Minister Rianne Letschert regarding the NPO's decision to allow the Netherlands to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest again in 2027, which has caused dissatisfaction among broadcasting directors and staff at the Media Park in Hilversum. #EurovisieSongfestival #NPO #Kamervragen (translated)
The police have taken over the headquarters of the main opposition channel in Turkey, Halk TV, and stopped the live broadcast, the channel stated on Wednesday morning. #Turquie #LibertéDeLaPresse #HalkTV (translated)
The police have taken control of the main opposition channels in Turkey, Halk TV, and interrupted the live broadcast, which is described by the editor as being outside the law. #HalkTV #LibertéDeLaPresse #Turquie (translated)
The opposition has strongly criticized that Bart De Wever, the prime minister, does not have the necessary leadership to present a budget in a timely manner, which led to the absence of a budget agreement within the federal government. #BartDeWever #PolitiqueBelge #Opposition (translated)
