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The author wrote that the postponed Palestinian elections could provide Hamas with a strategic breathing space to re-establish itself as a political power and secure influence over Gaza's future, despite the movement having agreed to renounce formal control over the area. #Palestinavalen #Hamas #Gaza #PS #IL #GA (translated)

The writer described it as their greatest nightmare to discover as a voter or party activist that they found themselves in the current situation. They referred to the fact that seven percent of voters had unknowingly voted for a think tank instead of a political party and suggested Lena Andersson's text. https://t.co/pX9ZdxjCVs #Väljare #Politik #Sverige #SE (translated)

Magdalena Andersson has not succeeded in preparing a joint political project to form a new government in Sweden after the election, resulting in a lack of concrete proposals and direction for cooperation between the various parties. #PolitikSE #Regering #Socialdemokraterna (translated)

Ola Kallqvist wrote that Europe was beginning to realize that prosperity was not a given. According to him, political ambitions over several decades had been based on the assumption that money would always be available, while the world was fundamentally changing. He warned that a combination of economic and political mistakes risked having serious consequences and described his thread as frightening reading. https://t.co/7jaLO9ODI9 #Europa #Ekonomi #Politik (translated)

Daniel Schatz stated that this year's Nobel Peace Prize, in his opinion, should have gone to someone who has done the most good for humanity through peace work. He described the laureate Navi Pillay as a leftist activist and a prominent representative of international activism focusing on Israel. Schatz accused the Norwegian Nobel Committee of rewarding political activism instead of peace efforts and claimed that the prize had long been detached from Nobel's will. In an article in Aftonbladet, he suggested that the prize should be moved to Sweden or abolished and wrote that the Norwegians were not up to the task. #Fredspris #Nobelpriset #Politik (translated)

E wrote that the segment was about the assault on a young, lone female police officer during the riots in Paris. According to him, she had been kicked to the ground and received kicks to her face and body, while someone shouted that she should be killed. He stated that the two interviewed were police officers who were now politically active, and that he knew one of them. E argued that Matthieu Vallet clearly dismissed the description of the events as school protests and instead pointed out left-wing extremists belonging to LFI as well as hooligans and criminals. E agreed with Vallet's call to name things by their proper names and described the events as riots and serious threats to democracy. #Paris #Demokrati #Misshandel (translated)

The argument of interest on interest was derogatory for the employer, as the employer, according to the writer, was not punished but simply did not have to pay wages to someone who was not at the workplace. The writer questioned why the employer should be forced to pay for something it neither chose nor could influence. The writer also stated that Danish companies were exempt from employer contributions and that Denmark had a labor market contribution of 8 percent, which was deducted directly from employees' salaries to finance labor market policy. According to the writer, this meant that other employees essentially financed individuals who were not working. The writer argued that those referring to Denmark should therefore first advocate for the abolition of employer contributions and then that employees should pay for others' absences from work. The writer described the article as very poor. #arbetsmarknad #företagande #politiskdebatt (translated)

Peter Wolodarski warns in his editorial that France's financial and political crisis, illustrated by mass protests and a high national debt, poses a potential nightmare that should concern Sweden, which in turn has managed to stabilize its public finances through reforms. #Sverige #Frankrike #Ekonomi (translated)

The obstacles created by Israeli actions prevent elections from being held on the previously planned date, and there must be appropriate political and security conditions, as well as circumstances on the ground, to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections. As Abbas stated, "The obstacles created by Israeli actions prevent elections from being held on the previously planned date, and there must be appropriate political and security conditions, as well as circumstances on the ground, to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections." #Palestīna #vēlēšanas #Izraēla (translated)

The obstacles created by Israeli actions prevent elections from being held on the previously planned date, and appropriate political and security conditions must be created on the ground to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections. As Abbas pointed out, "The obstacles created by Israeli actions prevent elections from being held on the previously planned date, and appropriate political and security conditions must be created on the ground to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections." #Vēlēšanas #Palestīna #Izraēla (translated)

Ulf Kristersson wrote that Sweden had stood by Ukraine's side since February 24, 2022, and would continue to do so as long as it was necessary. He called for increased pressure on Russia and stronger support for Ukraine. Kristersson lamented the U.S. agreement with Russia regarding diesel supplies and stated that energy revenues were central to the Russian war chest. He indicated that the EU would on Monday adopt its most comprehensive sanctions package to date, with 1,600 sanctions listings targeting the Russian military-industrial complex. He urged more countries to counter the Russian shadow fleet and eventually use frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine. He also emphasized the need for close coordination within the EU and with the U.S., the U.K., and other international partners. According to Kristersson, the broad political support and public engagement for Ukraine in Sweden were a strength, and Ukraine's freedom and sovereignty remained Sweden's top foreign policy priority. #Ukraina #Sverige #Ryssland (translated)

Minsk claims that the EU neighboring countries falsely accuse Belarus of using migration for political purposes, but the representative of Latvia's permanent mission to the UN emphasizes that Belarus is indeed using migrants as a weapon in hybrid attacks against neighboring countries. #Baltkrievija #migrācija #hibrīdkara (translated)

Mr. Husis wrote that Jimmie Åkesson had recently said in a debate article that the Sweden Democrats should become more like the party had been in the past. He recommended that the party leadership study Björn Söder's actions from 2013 as an example of how political statements that denied the existence of Swedes could be responded to. According to Mr. Husis, that stance was what gave the party a justification for existence, rather than becoming a pale copy of the Moderates. #politik #Sverige #SD (translated)

Kaspars Gorkšs wrote that after his professional sports career ended, for nine years his interests, education, and work have been related to administrative work and public administration. He indicated that he obtained a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in political science, but gained experience in the non-governmental sector in realpolitik and regulatory development. Gorkšs also mentioned that he established a new municipal educational institution in Jūrmala and led the Jūrmala football school and LDDK's operational activities. He stated that in recent years he has participated in Saeima committee meetings and collaborated with ministries, state institutions, and political parties. Gorkšs pointed out that his experience with projects that have stalled in public administration was one of the reasons he applied for the announced competition. He wrote that he planned to advocate for the efficiency of public administration, combining passion with practical experience. #ValstsPārvalde #Politika #Administrācija (translated)

Lars Boje Mathiesen asked whether the media had asked Mette Frederiksen if she felt a personal responsibility for the death of a Swedish man because she had granted citizenship to a man of African descent. He wrote that if TV 2 and DR were deliberately silent about the matter, it showed, in his opinion, that the press was in the pocket of the political power holders. #dkpol #dkmedier #dkpol #dkmedier #politik (translated)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote the day after the elections that the work of the Cabinet of Ministers continued, and thanked the voters for their trust in him and the UNITED LIST. He stated that the party had also won in the Bolderāja polling station in Riga. Kulbergs pointed out that President Edgars Rinkēvičs had invited all factions to a meeting, the UNITED LIST first, and congratulated it on its historic victory. He added that there was no space for 41 faction deputies in the Saeima and the Presidential Palace. He described the coalition meeting after the elections as the calmest he could recall, stating that the issues were dealt with swiftly. In his opinion, after the elections, coalition partners and journalists showed less interest in the everyday work of the Cabinet of Ministers. Speaking about a possible tax on Netflix and other streaming platforms, Kulbergs opposed its implementation, pointing out that it could hinder cooperation with the USA. He said that the USA currently ranks 15th in terms of Latvia's foreign trade, behind Russia, and mentioned discussions with American entrepreneurs, the Hollywood industry, and security and the deployment of US forces in Latvia. According to him, during the Latvian president's visit to the USA, the US ambassador had organized a meeting for the Latvian business delegation with about 300 high-level entrepreneurs, while HBO had already arrived in Latvia for talks. Kulbergs estimated that the streaming platform fee could generate about 600,000 euros but emphasized that those costs would likely be borne by consumers, with subscription prices increasing. He believed that the funding for the Latvian film industry could be found in other ways, including reviewing the SIF programs, and he criticized the Ministry of Culture for not finding a solution without a new tax in four months. #Latvija #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)