Empieza un nuevo ciclo electoral, por Editorial
- Pedro Sánchez intends to exhaust his term until 2027.
- Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo denies any dignity to Sánchez and demands early elections.
- The president of Extremadura, María Guardiola (PP), has called for early regional elections taking advantage of the weakness of socialist candidate Miguel Ángel Gallardo.
- Guardiola seeks an absolute majority to govern without the need for Vox's support.
- The elections in Extremadura kick off a new electoral cycle with future elections in Castilla y León and Andalucía.
- The possibility of a right-wing government at the national level led by PP and backed by Vox is suggested.
- Vox's policies can generate rejection among those citizens who support greater action against the climate crisis, women's rights, and immigrant's rights.
Conclusion: This new electoral cycle is launched in a tense political atmosphere with significant collective concerns, such as fighting the climate crisis, women's rights, and immigrant's rights, that run the risk of being overshadowed by the intense political rivalry.
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Condamnation de Christophe Gleizes : Alger au risque de l’aveuglement
- The sentencing of French journalist Christophe Gleizes by an Algerian court has taken many by surprise and caused discomfort.
- A recent grace granted to a Franco-Algerian writer seemed to signal an improvement in Algerian-French relations.
- However, this progress seems to have been overridden by the sentencing of Gleizes, who is perceived as a threat.
- The whole situation raises questions about the rationality and stability of the Algerian regime, which seems to be acting erratically.
Conclusion: The Algerian regime appears to be putting its own interests and internal struggles above its international reputation and relations with other countries, particularly France. The recent incidents undermine the hope for more constructive dialogue and stability in bilateral relations.
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Un aviso imposible de ignorar
- Trump confirms that Europe can no longer depend militarily or strategically on the US.
- The new National Security Strategy affirms the geopolitical shift of the White House and ends the relationship under terms defined post World War II.
- The US will support European 'patriotic parties', aiding Europe to 'correct' its path; informing the EU it must ensure its own security and strategic autonomy.
- Warns Europe of the possible 'disappearance' of its civilization and speculates that its countries might lack strong armies and economies in 20 years.
- Concedes that NATO will not 'expand perpetually'.
Conclusion: Europe faces a historic challenge in the change of international order and needs leaders to make bold decisions to secure its future.
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La hora de Europa
- Trump's strategy to end the war in Ukraine indicates that Europe cannot rely on its transatlantic relationship with the United States for security.
- Trump has dismissed European allies and worse, Ukraine itself.
- The EU should not depend on the US for its defense or automatically submit to its political changes.
- The EU urgently needs its own plan, and decisions cannot be sabotaged by illiberal governments.
- It is essential to recognise and address the great humanitarian damage caused by Russian aggression in Ukraine.
- Europe must fully support Ukraine and recognise its sovereignty.
- Europe cannot tolerate the territorial mutilation of a sovereign country.
- Russia has no intention of stopping the war, and a unified and coordinated response is needed in Europe.
Conclusion: Europe needs to build its independence from US policies, strengthen its unity, and take robust coordinated actions to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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Opinion | The People Who Want Institutions to Stand Up to Trump
- Elite law firm Skadden has been criticized by its allies for seeking a deal with the Trump administration instead of fighting alongside clients and competitors also targeted by the president.
- Over 250 people affiliated with Skadden's prestigious fellowship program signed a letter condemning the firm for this action, accusing it of betraying the rule of law.
- In response to Trump administration measures, protests have taken place at Columbia University in a sign of disagreement.
- Despite doubts about whether the letter will change the stance of Skadden's partners, the signatories chose to voice their beliefs and do what they could.
Conclusion: The editorial highlights growing anger and resistance to President Trump and his actions, from institutions as well as everyday citizens, especially within the legal community.
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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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