The new election in France
Proportional electoral system is discussed in France
Could a proportional electoral system be a solution to the political deadlock in France? Neighboring Belgium wonders. Along with Great Britain, France is the only country in Europe that has not introduced this electoral system, points out the Belgian television channel RTBF.
In France, the issue has given rise to debate, reports the French public service site France Info. On Tuesday, the centrist Modem party leader Francois Bayrou called for "a fair electoral law that gives everyone the right representation" to avoid "unnatural agreements".
- The proportional electoral system is a tool, but it is not a miracle solution, says Benjamin Morel, professor of public law at the University Paris II Panthéon-Assas.
Proportional electoral system is discussed in France
Could a proportional electoral system be a solution to the political deadlock in France? Neighboring Belgium wonders. Along with Great Britain, France is the only country in Europe that has not introduced this electoral system, points out the Belgian television channel RTBF.
In France, the issue has given rise to debate, reports the French public service site France Info. On Tuesday, the centrist Modem party leader Francois Bayrou called for "a fair electoral law that gives everyone the right representation" to avoid "unnatural agreements".
- The proportional electoral system is a tool, but it is not a miracle solution, says Benjamin Morel, professor of public law at the University Paris II Panthéon-Assas.
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The Israel-Hamas warThe attacks
UN: Israel fired on clearly marked UN vehicles in Gaza
A UN vehicle was fired upon on Tuesday by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said according to AFP.
- A clearly marked UN humanitarian vehicle that was part of a convoy coordinated with the IDF was hit by ten IDF bullets, including in the windshield.
The two people in the vehicle were not injured. In response to the incident, the UN food program WFP has temporarily paused its humanitarian work in Gaza, according to Reuters.
UN: Israel fired on clearly marked UN vehicles in Gaza
A UN vehicle was fired upon on Tuesday by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said according to AFP.
- A clearly marked UN humanitarian vehicle that was part of a convoy coordinated with the IDF was hit by ten IDF bullets, including in the windshield.
The two people in the vehicle were not injured. In response to the incident, the UN food program WFP has temporarily paused its humanitarian work in Gaza, according to Reuters.
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The Russian Invasion|Ukraine's Response
Ukraine: Our biggest problem is the West's fear
The biggest obstacle to the Ukrainian war effort is the Western countries' fear of provoking escalations through policy changes around arms support. That is according to the country's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba, according to Reuters.
- Ever since the large-scale invasion began, Ukraine's biggest problem has been that the idea of escalation controls our partners' decision-making.
The war is certainly about money, weapons and resources, but the biggest obstacle is mental, Kuleba continues. He believes that the country's allies are too reluctant to talk about Russia's future, which makes it difficult for Ukraine to build a long-term strategy.
The statement comes after the Kremlin warned Western countries that they were "playing with fire" and risking a third world war by allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons on Russian soil.
Ukraine: Our biggest problem is the West's fear
The biggest obstacle to the Ukrainian war effort is the Western countries' fear of provoking escalations through policy changes around arms support. That is according to the country's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba, according to Reuters.
- Ever since the large-scale invasion began, Ukraine's biggest problem has been that the idea of escalation controls our partners' decision-making.
The war is certainly about money, weapons and resources, but the biggest obstacle is mental, Kuleba continues. He believes that the country's allies are too reluctant to talk about Russia's future, which makes it difficult for Ukraine to build a long-term strategy.
The statement comes after the Kremlin warned Western countries that they were "playing with fire" and risking a third world war by allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons on Russian soil.
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Gripne Telegram CEO
Analysis: The arrest has global repercussions
France's investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is increasing pressure on the EU to enforce the strict DSA regulation, set up to hold social media giants accountable for illegal content. Jennifer Rankin writes for The Guardian.
"The application of the law can be the weak link in the chain."
Belgium, which is responsible for regulating Telegram on behalf of the EU, is being investigated for non-application of the DSA. The country's equivalent to the Post and Telecommunications Board has been given the task, but lacks the power to investigate Telegram, writes Rankin.
The investigation into Durov has geopolitical ramifications for Europe, Russia, the Middle East and the entire global internet, writes Rishi Iyengar for Foreign Policy.
"The combination of secrecy and lax monitoring has made (Telegram) a safe haven for nefarious actors such as cybercriminals, drug dealers and even terrorist groups such as IS."
However, the arrest and debate could create misunderstandings about encryption and harm activists and dissidents around the world who rely on it for security reasons, cryptographer Mallory Knodel told Iyengar.
Analysis: The arrest has global repercussions
France's investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is increasing pressure on the EU to enforce the strict DSA regulation, set up to hold social media giants accountable for illegal content. Jennifer Rankin writes for The Guardian.
"The application of the law can be the weak link in the chain."
Belgium, which is responsible for regulating Telegram on behalf of the EU, is being investigated for non-application of the DSA. The country's equivalent to the Post and Telecommunications Board has been given the task, but lacks the power to investigate Telegram, writes Rankin.
The investigation into Durov has geopolitical ramifications for Europe, Russia, the Middle East and the entire global internet, writes Rishi Iyengar for Foreign Policy.
"The combination of secrecy and lax monitoring has made (Telegram) a safe haven for nefarious actors such as cybercriminals, drug dealers and even terrorist groups such as IS."
However, the arrest and debate could create misunderstandings about encryption and harm activists and dissidents around the world who rely on it for security reasons, cryptographer Mallory Knodel told Iyengar.
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