The new election in France
Divided left ahead of Friday's meeting with Macron
Tomorrow Friday, the French party leaders and party groups will meet Emmanuel Macron. There is hope that the president will soon choose a prime minister. The left has a candidate for the post, Lucie Castets, but the alliance that managed to unite during the last election is now divided, writes the public service news site France Info.
The reason for the split is the proposal by Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his Indomitable France party to start impeachment proceedings against the head of state if he does not appoint Lucie Castets as prime minister. The ultimatum came after the president rejected Castet's candidacy for the post. The ultimatum was also rejected by other parties in the left alliance.
- Bringing up a subject that divides the left-wing alliance NFP a few days before the meeting on August 23 is not wise, says Alexis Corbière, party member and former party member of Indomitable France.
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Divided left ahead of Friday's meeting with Macron
Tomorrow Friday, the French party leaders and party groups will meet Emmanuel Macron. There is hope that the president will soon choose a prime minister. The left has a candidate for the post, Lucie Castets, but the alliance that managed to unite during the last election is now divided, writes the public service news site France Info.
The reason for the split is the proposal by Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his Indomitable France party to start impeachment proceedings against the head of state if he does not appoint Lucie Castets as prime minister. The ultimatum came after the president rejected Castet's candidacy for the post. The ultimatum was also rejected by other parties in the left alliance.
- Bringing up a subject that divides the left-wing alliance NFP a few days before the meeting on August 23 is not wise, says Alexis Corbière, party member and former party member of Indomitable France.
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German warship made Darth Vader entrance in London
On Monday, the German navy corvette Braunschweig sailed through central London on its way to a training mission. From its speakers streamed the "Imperial march" - the soundtrack that plays when the iconic "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader makes his entrance.
“The master can choose music freely. There was no deeper meaning in the choice of music," the navy writes in a statement.
The German embassy notes that the commander is a big fan of "Star Wars" and the composer John Williams, and usually plays various pieces by him when visiting foreign ports.
Went viral on social media
On Monday, the German navy corvette Braunschweig sailed through central London on its way to a training mission. From its speakers streamed the "Imperial march" - the soundtrack that plays when the iconic "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader makes his entrance.
“The master can choose music freely. There was no deeper meaning in the choice of music," the navy writes in a statement.
The German embassy notes that the commander is a big fan of "Star Wars" and the composer John Williams, and usually plays various pieces by him when visiting foreign ports.
Went viral on social media
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Political situation in Georgia
Georgia's government wants to ban opposition parties
Georgia's government wants to ban the largest opposition party in the country, the United National Movement (UNM). This is evident from a statement from the leading Georgian Dream party that Politico has seen.
Georgia's government wants to ban opposition parties
Georgia's government wants to ban the largest opposition party in the country, the United National Movement (UNM). This is evident from a statement from the leading Georgian Dream party that Politico has seen.
Georgian dream claims, among other things, without evidence, that UNM is cooperating with the West to open a second front in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
If Georgian Dream succeeds in getting an even bigger majority in the autumn elections, the party also wants to put an end to "LGBTQ propaganda".
The president of UNM, Tina Bokuchava, tells Politico that the government is trying to "Belarusify" Georgia.
- The people of Georgia have a choice, between a free and European future or a Putin-like, authoritarian regime that wants to ban the opposition, says Bokuchava.
Bokuchava calls on the EU and the US to make their threats of sanctions against Georgian Dream and its leaders a reality.
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The elections in Venezuela
Venezuela's Supreme Court confirms Maduro's re-election
Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to President Nicolás Maduro, on Wednesday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election. This is reported by AFP.
The opposition, the US, the EU and a number of other South American countries have condemned Maduro's alleged election victory. According to the opposition's own polling station survey, they received more than two-thirds of the vote.
“The country and the world know your bias and, therefore, your inability to resolve this conflict. The decision will only worsen the crisis," writes opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia in a post addressed to the court.
During the post-election protests, at least 27 have been killed, 190 injured and 2,400 arrested.
Venezuela's Supreme Court confirms Maduro's re-election
Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to President Nicolás Maduro, on Wednesday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election. This is reported by AFP.
The opposition, the US, the EU and a number of other South American countries have condemned Maduro's alleged election victory. According to the opposition's own polling station survey, they received more than two-thirds of the vote.
“The country and the world know your bias and, therefore, your inability to resolve this conflict. The decision will only worsen the crisis," writes opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia in a post addressed to the court.
During the post-election protests, at least 27 have been killed, 190 injured and 2,400 arrested.
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India's Modi makes historic state visit to Ukraine
On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine – the first ever Indian state visit to the country, AFP reports.
Before his departure, he spoke in Poland, the country foreign leaders usually start from when traveling on to Ukraine.
"It is India's firm belief that no problem can be solved by war," Modi said, adding that he advocates "dialogue and diplomacy" to achieve peace.
A few weeks ago, Modi met Russian President Putin in Moscow.
On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine – the first ever Indian state visit to the country, AFP reports.
Before his departure, he spoke in Poland, the country foreign leaders usually start from when traveling on to Ukraine.
"It is India's firm belief that no problem can be solved by war," Modi said, adding that he advocates "dialogue and diplomacy" to achieve peace.
A few weeks ago, Modi met Russian President Putin in Moscow.
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Climate threatGlobal challenges
Study: Only expensive climate policy gives real effect
Few countries have succeeded in delivering climate policies that lead to significant emissions reductions, according to a new comprehensive study that compared climate action in 41 countries over the past 25 years.
The researchers have identified 63 successful cases and conclude that regulations and subsidies only work if they are combined with emission taxes and surcharge systems.
As an example, the UK's decision in 2013 to introduce a system for pricing carbon dioxide emissions together with subsidies for renewable energy and a plan to phase out coal is highlighted.
- The right mix of measures is crucial, says the study's lead author Nicolas Koch to AFP.
Study: Only expensive climate policy gives real effect
Few countries have succeeded in delivering climate policies that lead to significant emissions reductions, according to a new comprehensive study that compared climate action in 41 countries over the past 25 years.
The researchers have identified 63 successful cases and conclude that regulations and subsidies only work if they are combined with emission taxes and surcharge systems.
As an example, the UK's decision in 2013 to introduce a system for pricing carbon dioxide emissions together with subsidies for renewable energy and a plan to phase out coal is highlighted.
- The right mix of measures is crucial, says the study's lead author Nicolas Koch to AFP.
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Putin's Russia
Conservative Danish rapper moved to Russia - ended up in Ukraine
In the summer of 2023, a 35-year-old Danish former rapper moved to Russia because he sympathized with Putin and harbored a grudge against the prevailing values and the "increasingly worsening political climate" in Europe, independent Mediazona writes.
The man received a residence permit, and in the hope of citizenship, he signed a contract with the Department of Defense. He thought he could choose his posting, and wanted to become a border guard in Siberia.
Instead, he ended up at the front in Ukrainian Luhansk, where he complained that his fellow soldiers forced him to drink vodka and bullied him with insinuations that he was spying for Denmark or the United States.
A Russian court has now torn up his defense contract. His lawyer argued that he did not understand the content because he does not speak Russian.
Conservative Danish rapper moved to Russia - ended up in Ukraine
In the summer of 2023, a 35-year-old Danish former rapper moved to Russia because he sympathized with Putin and harbored a grudge against the prevailing values and the "increasingly worsening political climate" in Europe, independent Mediazona writes.
The man received a residence permit, and in the hope of citizenship, he signed a contract with the Department of Defense. He thought he could choose his posting, and wanted to become a border guard in Siberia.
Instead, he ended up at the front in Ukrainian Luhansk, where he complained that his fellow soldiers forced him to drink vodka and bullied him with insinuations that he was spying for Denmark or the United States.
A Russian court has now torn up his defense contract. His lawyer argued that he did not understand the content because he does not speak Russian.
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