Aide humanitaire à Gaza : le nouveau front d’Israël
- Israeli authorities have undermined the work of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Gaza.
- NGOs have been instrumental in feeding and caring for more than 2 million people in Gaza under dramatic conditions.
- Israeli authorities have banned the activity of 37 NGOs since January 1st.
- NGOs have become targets of authorities that increasingly disregard democratic norms, particularly in Palestinian territories.
- The offensive against NGOs is another strain on international aid, following the prohibition of the United Nations agency's activities dedicated to Palestinian refugees.
- Israel seeks funding for reconstruction of the territories under blockade while keeping it in silence.
- The Israeli government has been under severe criticisms for its decisions and actions towards Gaza and the West Bank.
Conclusion: Israel's legitimacy would be reinforced with respect for the most basic humanitarian laws. International authorities need to act beyond expressing 'deep concern', if they genuinely believe that Israel is off track with such decisions.
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La caída de Maduro debe ser una oportunidad par los venezolanos
- The operation of the U.S. Government to capture Maduro can be a turning point in Venezuela's and the region's history.
- Trump's military option without the support of the international community and Congress is cause for concern.
- Trump's dialogue with despicable members of the Venezuelan regime and his disdain for María Corina Machado is alarming.
- Trump's constant comments about capturing Venezuelan oil reserves need to be moderated.
- The Spanish government needs to adopt a firm and pragmatic stance on the situation in Venezuela.
Conclusion: The radical change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela can have significant implications for the region. However, the lack of international support for these moves and the ambivalent stance towards legitimately elected leadership in Venezuela can create additional instability. The international community, including Spain, needs to maintain a firm, democracy-focused approach.
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Minoría exigua y relativa tranquilidad, por Editorial
- Barcelona faces challenges for 2026, such as improving housing, citizen security, and management of mass tourism.
- The city is experiencing a population transformation with 35% of its inhabitants born abroad, compared to 5% at the beginning of the century.
- Barcelona has significant events in 2026 that could enhance its international projection, such as becoming the world capital of architecture and the completion of the works of the Sagrada Familia.
- Mayor Jaume Collboni, has managed stability despite governing with a minority for over two and a half years.
- Collboni has had to seek specific support for some projects and will likely continue to do so as the opposition has not overcome their weaknesses.
Conclusion: Despite the challenges and despite leading with a minority, Jaume Collboni is moving towards the municipal elections of 2027 with possibilities of retaining his position as Mayor.
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Desalojo e irresponsabilidad
- The eviction of the former B9 institute in Badalona highlights the vulnerability of the homeless in Spain.
- The eviction was carried out at the request of the Badalona City Council, under the leadership of Xavier García Albiol (PP), who has been criticized for not providing housing options for the evicted people.
- Only 166 of the more than 400 people living in the place were being monitored by municipal social services.
- Sufficient measures have not been taken to address the social emergency that the settlement supposes.
- Albiol has been criticized for exonerating himself from responsibility and leveraging the situation to advance his political career.
- Mayor Albiol has tried to shake off responsibilities and blame the central government and President Pedro Sánchez.
Conclusion: Greater commitment and tangible solutions for the housing and immigration problem are needed from all administrations rather than criminalizing and shifting responsibilities.
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Opinion | A Free World Needs a Strong America
- The Trump administration has drastically shifted the role and perceptions of US military power.
- War tactics have shifted from defense, deterrence and cooperation to aggression and arms sales for self profit.
- The Trump administration has downplayed the importance of alliances and fidelity to democratic values.
- Trump argues the strategic shift is justified by the increasing threat posed by China and Russia.
- The president has favored financial gains and downplayed the importance of soft power.
- The administration has discarded democratic values and principles for national interest.
Conclusion: Trump's focus on profits and disregard for democratic values threatens national security and the US's position as a global leader. There is an urgent need to revert to the strategies and approaches that led to the victory in the Cold War.
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Nomination du gouvernement Bayrou : le Premier ministre veut peser face à l’Elysée
- There will be a new government by Christmas, headed by François Bayrou, including heavyweight figures like Elisabeth Borne and Gérald Darmanin.
- Manuel Valls has been tasked with handling the thorny issue of Overseas territories.
- The appointment of a newcomer to Bercy could run counter to Bayrou's attempt at exerting influence.
- Without signaling to the left, Bayrou's government may be at risk of being censured.
- The absence of Xavier Bertrand in the government may indicate some risk regarding its relationship with the RN.
Conclusion: Bayrou's new government seems to be trying to balance politics with the inclusion of heavyweights, but this could result in internal conflicts and potential censorship issues.
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
- The French president has called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the far-right.
- Signs of a significant rightward shift in Europe are unmistakable, with parties such as the Rassemblement National in France and AfD in Germany polling well ahead of rivals.
- Despite internal rifts, these radical right-wing parties have substantial financial backing.
- Emmanuel Macron argues that a massive investment in challenges such as the green transition and defence boost can help combat this rise of illiberal extremism.
- It has been suggested that these investments can be financed by joint borrowing tools like those successfully rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Macron's approach clashes with traditional German views on the desirability of shared European debt.
- Macron is pursuing a long-term vision similar to that of Alexander Hamilton post-American Revolution, aiming to bind together the various components of the European Union.
Conclusion: Though hurdles in countries like France and Germany make the prospects of a shift ahead of the upcoming elections look slim, Macron has highlighted the need for a fiscal reset in the interest of growth, unity, and solidarity.
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Adoctrinamiento y sectarismo: el despilfarro con Broncano
- The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
- The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
- The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
- Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
- The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
- The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
- It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
- The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
- Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.
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Editorial | Sequía e inversiones pendientes
- Catalonia is facing a severe shortage of rainfall, which has depleted the internal basins' reservoirs.
- Soon, the Catalonian government might declare a drought emergency in the area of Barcelona and the Ter-Llobregat supply system.
- The scarcity of water can lead to severe restrictions affecting most of the Catalan population.
- The lack of investment and progressiveness in implementing the necessary reforms have exacerbated the problem.
- Responsibilities of the problem are not exclusive to the current government and local councils but also previous ones.
Conclusion: The severity of the current situation could be the definitive push to take all necessary measures to better cope with future droughts.
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