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In the first television debate for the second round of the Brazilian elections, President Lula da Silva and candidate Flávio Bolsonaro fiercely accused each other of lies and corruption, while tensions between the two candidates visibly escalated. #Lula #Bolsonaro #Verkiezingen (translated)

Joost Jansen wrote that he had Chat prepare a speech for Rob Jetten in response to serious riots in Amsterdam. The proposed text stated that violence against society was unacceptable, while demonstrating and expressing criticism were part of democracy. The speech proposed three measures: maintaining the rule of law, supporting victims and affected entrepreneurs, and investigating the causes of social tensions. The text also stated that researching those causes was no excuse for violence. The recovery of trust, according to the speech, would depend on consistent action and rules that applied to everyone. #Amsterdam #democratie #veiligheid (translated)

Top demographer Jan Latten warns of an impending demographic change in the Netherlands due to migration and a growing influence of orthodox Islam, which could lead to social tensions, despite criticism from peers regarding his predictions about the future. #demografie #migratie #religie (translated)

Since the departure of David Leisterh, an invisible struggle for leadership has emerged within the MR in Brussels, where the rivalry between Minister of Internal Affairs Bernard Quintin and Minister-President Boris Dilliès is becoming increasingly visible and tensions within the parliamentary group are rising. #MRbruxellois #BorisDilliès #TensionsPolitiques (translated)

The European Union is preparing a new instrument that makes it possible to quickly and effectively close access to the internal market in the event of a trade conflict with a third country, particularly as a result of increasing tensions with China. #UE #CommerceInternational #Protectionnisme (translated)

EU leaders are at odds over the new multiannual budget, with Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez wanting more funding for ambitions and Dutch Prime Minister Jetten advocating for stricter cuts, leading to stalled discussions and growing tensions within the EU. #EUBegroting #EULeiders #BudgetBezuinigingen (translated)

During the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Bangkok, the necessity of 'economic security' and 'resilience' is central in a world full of geopolitical tensions, where countries must protect their economies against threats such as wars, trade conflicts, and climate change. #IMF #economie #weerbaarheid (translated)

The Reformed Congregation in Elspeet is under pressure due to accusations of sexual abuse against the daughter of the pastor, which has led to tensions and unrest within the congregation and even to the cancellation of the Holy Communion. #seksueelmisbruik #GereformeerdeGemeente #crisismanagement (translated)