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POLITICSOct 6UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate ClosureJonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.NYT World
POLITICSOct 6Espionage case harms reputation of German intelligence service"Een absoluut nachtmerriescenario", noemt inlichtingenexpert Kenneth Lasoen het nieuws dat het voormalig hoofd van de Duitse buitenlandse inlichtingendienst is aangehouden. Lasoen is hoogleraar inlichtingen- en veiligheidsstudies aan de Universiteit Antwerpen. Voormalig BND-chef August Hanning (80) werd vandaag gearresteerd op verdenking van landverraad en spionage. Ook zijn naaste medewerker en vertrouweling Manfred D., tevens stafchef van Hannings opvolger, werd aangehouden. Voor welke buitenlandse dienst Hanning zou hebben gespioneerd, is niet bekend. Een van de weinige aanwijzingen is een NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 6Update on tough new wood burning stove rules amid DEFRA plansDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans 3 major changes, documents showexaminerlive · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 6'The French government's condescension toward high school students shows a refusal to take them seriously as citizens'Before attempting to open dialogue, the French government handled the current high school student protests as if they were urban riots, sociologist Vincent Tiberj observes in an interview.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 6Naked Trump statue goes on display in StrasbourgTitled "The Orange Plague," a gold-coated statue presents Donald Trump sitting on a smaller man's back. The Danish artist blamed Trump for getting in the way of efforts to address climate change.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 6Spanish experts describe relations with the US as "indestructible"Experts highlight the solidity of ties between Madrid and Washington, based on diverse exchanges, beyond political affinities. Europe's co-responsibility in defense and innovation is emphasized, seeking a balanced relationship with the US in the face of global challenges.Clarín
POLITICSOct 6Don’t mention the Iron Dome: comedy genius Kemi on warpath at Tory conference - The GuardianDon’t mention the Iron Dome: comedy genius Kemi on warpath at Tory conference The Guardian Where are all the Tory MPs? The fun folk have gone boozing with Farage The Telegraph When the Tories need to rely on Ed Davey’s school of gimmickry, you know Kemi Badenoch has a problem The Independent Tories hope their conference stitch-up will raise a small fortune The Times Kemistry at Chequers POLITICO.eugoogle · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 6France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the countryMore than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.NPR News
POLITICSOct 6Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across FranceCrowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.BBC World
POLITICSOct 6EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to membersThe European Commission has put forward ideas it hopes will both ease the EU expansion process and allay concerns among existing members. Several countries, not least war-torn Ukraine, are among the candidates.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 6Who is Soumaya Sarré, a student inspiring France's high school protests?The 18-year-old's Instagram videos have gone viral. A winner of a public speaking competition, she works with a group encouraging youth from working-class neighborhoods to get involved in politics.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 6An «astounding» case: In Germany, two former senior intelligence officials suspected of espionage and attempted treasonLe Figaro International
POLITICSOct 6Ex-Ukrainian Lawmaker Sent to Trial Over $1.3 Million Fraud SchemeUkraine’s anti-corruption agencies have sent a long-running $1.3 million alleged embezzlement and money-laundering scheme to court. Two former government officials accused in the case denied wrongdoing in comments to OCCRP.occrp · kazakhstan
POLITICSOct 6EU unveils enlargement strategy: Ukraine to be offered a roadmapThe European Commission has proposed a broad strategy to prepare the European Union for future enlargement, with Ukraine given a special place because of its significant potential in food security and defense.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 6Again large protests and violence in France, what is behind it?Het is al een paar weken onrustig in Frankrijk. Wat begon als een kleinschalig protest bij een middelbare school buiten Parijs, is uitgegroeid tot een nationale volksbeweging waar ook universiteitsstudenten zich achter hebben geschaard. Tegelijkertijd maken hooligans of relschoppers misbruik van de demonstraties. Waar komt deze onrust vandaan? Waar het de afgelopen dagen nog ging om honderden scholen, hebben demonstranten vandaag 1800 middelbare scholen geblokkeerd. Volgens het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken waren er zeker 250.000 mensen op de been, van Rennes en Toulouse tot Parijs, om de NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 6Marine Le Pen, the austerity turning point?140 milliards d’euros d’économies net sur 5 ans, une règle d’or budgétaire, le retour de la somme des dépenses publiques sous les 50% du PIB… Marine Le Pen a voulu faire la démonstration de son sérieux et de sa crédibilité en matière de gestion des finances publiques en présentant sa “trajectoire financière” lors d’une conférence […]Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 6France’s conundrum: How to cut spending amid protestsPrime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 6The housing decree extends the prohibition of speculative housing purchases for vulture funds until 2030El nuevo texto obligará a aportar un informe de tasación para demostrar que la operación no supone una ganancia excesiva y vincula algunas excepciones a un futuro Código de Buenas PrácticasEl País
POLITICSOct 6A Lawmaker's Claim That 'Ukraine Is Losing' And Should Consider Compromise Sparks DebateA prominent lawmaker has sparked controversy by saying Ukraine is losing the war and should consider making controversial compromises with Moscow. An opposition party ejected Oleksiy Honcharenko from its parliamentary faction, but his remarks may fuel further debate amid relentless Russian attacks.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 6‘He wants them there’: King’s new olive branch for Harry and MeghanThe King has reportedly extended a new olive branch to Harry and Meghan, suggesting an attempt at reconciliation or improved relations within the royal family.heraldsun · australia
POLITICSOct 6ED detains former KPSC chief Sahukar, KPSC member Geetha after fresh raidThe latest action follows the custodial interrogation of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, a key accused in the caseThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 6Puigdemont maintains uncertainty about his return after the Constitutional Court's ruling: "Today nothing is solved between Catalonia and Spain"El expresidente de la Generalitat reivindica “el sentido político” de sus nueve años huido en Bélgica y no despeja cuándo regresará a EspañaEl País
POLITICSOct 6Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Montenegro: the political challenge of European Union enlargementANALYSE - Bruxelles propose des garde-fous pour essayer de vaincre les réticences de certains États, dont la France, à l’entrée de nouveaux pays au sein de l’UE.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 6Puigdemont celebrates "excitedly the victory of the amnesty" and claims "the right to self-determination": "We will return to the service of our country"El ex presidente catalán afirma que la decisión del TC "pone fin" a la "represión política", reivindica "el derecho a la autodeterminación" y sólo adelanta que volverá "al servicio" de su país LeerEl Mundo