Lucha contra los virus, por Editorial
- The proliferation of pathogenic viruses among the animal population is increasing and alarming researchers.
- This spread could be facilitated by the increase in human and animal mobility, climate change, destruction of the natural environment, and the increase in intensive farm production.
- The spread of these viruses not only affects animals, it also poses a risk to humans.
- Pathogens can pass to humans through agricultural activities, animal trade, deforestation and contact with wildlife.
- The origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus possibly had a zoonotic origin, which exemplifies the risk of propagation between animals and humans.
- The tools to detect, control and combat these diseases are improving.
- Global scientific cooperation is working effectively, sharing and analyzing data at high speed.
Conclusion: Maintaining vigilance in health to prevent the spread of pathogens and be prepared to combat them is crucial.
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La vivienda, un reto desatendido
- Access to housing in Spain represents a growing problem without a solution in sight.
- Current policies have been insufficient, limiting the real estate offer and presenting patchy solutions.
- The European Plan for Housing offers recommendations but remains a challenge, especially in Spain, where a deficit of 700,000 homes is estimated.
- Housing prices are at an unsustainable point, exacerbated by a growing population exceeding 50 million.
- The price control policies driven by the Government of Pedro Sánchez have been ineffective and counterproductive.
- Populist measures have reduced the housing offer and raised prices.
Conclusion: A shift in focus is imperative, focusing on liberalizing the land, reducing bureaucracy, and promoting public-private collaboration instead of continuing with failed policies.
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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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Les municipalités, garantes de la protection des enfants
- The #MeToo movement has shed light on sexual abuse across various realms of society.
- Inadequate treatment and sexual abuse towards children in after-school activities in Paris and other areas is the latest instance of this problem.
- 81% of the 160,000 affected children suffer these abuses within their own families each year, while 11% do so at school or at recreation places.
- There is an issue due to the lack of training and low wages of those in charge of extracurricular activities.
- Complaints from parents about the poor management of personnel and lack of communication have increased.
- The city of Paris, with 15,000 animators in charge of about 110,000 children, is particularly affected.
Conclusion: The situation calls for urgent action to improve hiring, training, and treatment of the agents in charge of children. Municipalities, as guarantors of these fundamental needs, must prioritize these actions to safeguard children.
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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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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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