The video coverage was so heart-breaking. Emerging information is a bit surprising. The suspect in the German Christmas market attack has been identified as Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi national who has been living in Germany for over a decade[1][3]. Here are the key details about the suspect: Background Taleb Al Abdulmohsen is a … Read more
During Angela Merkel’s sixteen years in office, economic growth was steady, unemployment came down dramatically and exports rose. And yet, her decisions are now being blamed for some of Germany’s gravest economic problems. DW Business breaks down her economic legacy in four areas: energy, public spending, migration and trade with China and asks: to what extent did … Read more
France experienced significant political turmoil throughout 2024, culminating in a government crisis by the end of the year. The key events and issues can be summarized as follows: European Parliament Elections and Snap National Elections In June 2024, President Emmanuel Macron called for snap parliamentary elections following a major defeat in the European Parliament elections[9]. … Read more
I saw the news that the Netherlands is considering sending some rejected asylum seekers to Uganda. I guess it may all have started with the EU’s agreement with Türkiye, which keeps millions of refugees in the country. Here are some current and recent attempts to send refugees to the third countries: The Netherlands-Uganda Proposal The … Read more
Some explicitly accused her; I feel like even if she did not intend to do that, given the context and number of civilian casualties, she is giving support to the Israeli army’s massacres. Here is a Perplexity summary: Baerbock has consistently reaffirmed Germany’s support for Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas[1][2]. She has stated that … Read more
Macron decided to ignore the winner in the last election. I am not sure if the victorious leftist bloc would do better but they deserved it… Several key factors behind President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint Michel Barnier as prime minister, despite the leftist New Popular Front (NFP) alliance winning the most seats in the … Read more
Recently, Germany experienced a significant electoral victory for the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), in the state of Thuringia. This marks the first time since World War II that a far-right party has won a state election in Germany. The AfD secured approximately 33% of the vote in Thuringia, surpassing the Christian Democratic Union … Read more
I find this quite funny: Carles Puigdemont escaped Spain without being arrested by the police this month. Puigdemont, the former Catalan president and separatist leader, returned to Barcelona for a brief visit, during which he gave a speech at the Arc de Triomf. Despite his public appearance, he was not detained due to concerns about … Read more
In How Euro 2024 busted legend of German efficiency As football fans poured in and out of cities across the country for Euro 2024, they discovered the trains weren’t as good as they thought But before that Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport (BER) faced decades of delays due to a series of significant issues: Planning and construction problems: … Read more
The second round of the 2024 French legislative elections has significantly shifted the country’s political landscape. Here are the key outcomes and insights: New Popular Front (NFP) Victory: The leftist alliance known as the New Popular Front (NFP) emerged as the winner, securing the largest number of seats in the National Assembly[1][5]. This coalition, comprising … Read more
When Labour wins, I used to be happier, but I have recently become so alienated from center-left politics that I don’t know what to feel. Still a big change in the UK! Oh by the way, Jeremy Corbyn is back as an independent. Based on the search results provided, here’s a summary of what happened … Read more
I was first excited when he won the election. Compared to many right-wing wins in other European countries, he promised some hope. But turned out to be a not-nice guy… A curation: Emmanuel Macron’s political challenges and perceived failures in France can be attributed to a combination of strategic missteps, policy decisions, and broader socio-political … Read more
The center and center-left parties are increasingly out of touch; if they continue as they are, they will lose it. The European Parliament elections of 2024 have resulted in a significant shift towards populist and far-right parties. The European People’s Party (EPP) maintained its leading position, securing 189 seats, an increase of 13 from the … Read more
The German newspaper Bild, published by the media conglomerate Axel Springer SE, has been known to target pro-Palestinian academics. The newspaper has been criticized for its vilification of Palestinian civilians and its biased coverage of pro-Palestine protests, often using derogatory language and promoting anti-Palestinian sentiments[1][2]. Citations: [1] https://www.madamasr.com/en/2024/04/25/opinion/u/germanys-new-historic-debt/ [2] https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/1/7/why-is-germany-so-viciously-anti-palestinian [3] https://www.mintpressnews.com/noam-chomsky-cornel-west-naomi-klein-join-100-academics-denouncing-israel-lobbys-attempt-cancel-lowkey/280111/ [4] https://www.documenta.de/en/news [5] … Read more
Here is a summary of the major scandals that occurred at Eurovision 2024: Dutch singer Joost Klein was disqualified just hours before the grand final due to an incident involving inappropriate behavior towards a female TV worker, according to the EBU[1][2][4]. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS[4] considered this a disproportionate decision. There were large pro-Palestine protests in … Read more