España, ¿país de asilo?
- Spain is preparing to adapt to the new European migration framework, making necessary legislative changes and applying a more restrictive approach.
- There is expected to be a shift in policy regarding asylum, with creation of a new asylum law.
- The new law will speed up decision making processes and shorten appeall periods.
- 'Safe country' concept will be strengthened, potentially allowing asylum requests to be evaluated and possibly rejected based on nationality not considering individual circumstances.
- Spain has the opportunity to rethink its migration management, providing more resources to the asylum system and protecting refugees.
- The tool for solving migration issues should not be to cut rights and guarantees for the weakest, but to strengthen and make the system more effective for everyone.
Conclusion: Spain needs to adapt to the new European migration framework, but it's important that this process is carried out while respecting human rights, ensuring the efficiency of the system and adequately protecting refugees.
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Peine de mort : le geste de Joe Biden
- Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 death-row inmates on December 23rd.
- This applies to an unprecedented number of inmates on death row.
- The announcement aligns with the moratorium on federal executions established at the beginning of his term.
- The decision only affects federal death sentences and excludes certain high-profile criminals.
- The number of executions has recently increased, despite a steady decline since 1999.
- A majority of Americans still support the death penalty, but this number is decreasing.
- The rise in executions is most prevalent in states with a Republican majority.
- Donald Trump has critiqued Biden's clemency and vowed to expand the death penalty if re-elected.
Conclusion: Despite efforts to halt executions, the US remains an outlier in the Western world as it upholds the death penalty, especially in Republican-held states. A more marked and universal policy shift is needed to change this course.
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'Cuchillo': ensayo del año y escudo literario contra el fanatismo
- Salman Rushdie pens an autobiographical account of his own assassination attempt in his book 'Knife', presenting raw memories imbued with humor and irony.
- Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses, was marked for death by a fatwa from Ayatollah Khomeini in the 1980s and has faced ongoing persecution since then.
- At 77, Rushdie remains a prominent intellectual figure dissecting societal ills, particularly ignorance leading to fanaticism.
- Rushdie advocates for the defense of civilization, freedom of thought, and enriching debates, concepts he believes nourish the human spirit.
Conclusion: Rushdie continues to be a powerful intellectual voice against religious and political fanaticism. Through his work, he consistently advocates for the freedom of thought and enriching debate.
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Opinion | A Record of Success in Training High-Tech Workers
- Per Scholas has been successfully preparing underemployed men and women for cutting-edge tech careers for almost 30 years - free of charge.
- The organization, which began in South Bronx in 1995, has morphed into a nationwide workforce training provider in 24 cities, preparing workers for careers in information technology, cloud computing, software engineering, and cybersecurity.
- Learners who participate can expect 30 to 40 hours of classwork per week, and three hours per day of post-class studying for 12-15 weeks.
- Per Scholas works closely with key tech employers on curriculum matters, ensuring their students have in-demand skills when they graduate.
- Beyond giving students current job skills, Per Scholas also provides financial coaching and career development. Costs for tuition, materials, and certifications where applicable are covered.
- So far, it has trained over 25,000 people; 85% of them are people of color and 40% are women. Most students do not have degrees beyond a high school diploma.
Conclusion: Supporting Per Scholas signifies investing in their proven training programs that successfully prepare underemployed individuals for in-demand tech careers. Moreover, the program offers equal opportunities for people of color and women, who are frequently underrepresented in the tech sector.
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Los balances de Sánchez e Illa, por Editorial
- Pedro Sánchez and Salvador Illa review the political year and congratulate themselves on Spain's economic results and improved relations between Catalonia and the Spanish State.
- Sánchez highlights job creation, fiscal responsibility and the achievement of surpassing ten million women affiliated with Social Security.
- He recognizes the lack of housing as a pressing problem and points to the need for policies to reduce social inequality.
- The volatility of his parliamentary supporters is one of the main problems for Sánchez in this term.
- Illa highlights a change of stage in Catalonia marked by the intention to unite and serve, after the turbulent years of the procés.
- President Illa's success depends on various conditions such as the approval of the budget, the establishment of a unique fiscal regime for Catalonia and the application of the Amnesty Law.
- Illa attempts to mend a society divided by the procés, advocating for coexistence and stability in Catalonia.
Conclusion: Despite challenges and political volatility, Sánchez and Illa celebrate economic and social improvements, while emphasizing the need to alleviate social inequality and stabilize Catalonia after the turbulent procés stage.
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L’urgence pour le nouveau Premier ministre : retisser le lien entre les Français et la politique
- The nomination of a new Prime Minister faces challenges due to difficulty in finding a figure satisfying all formations.
- Budget urgency and ongoing crises, such as in agriculture, raise serious worries.
- The major role of the appointed Prime Minister will be to prevent potential democratic chaos.
- The country's stability is very fragile and depends not only on the Prime Minister but also on the parties who have signed the non-censorship 'pact'.
- A significant challenge is to reestablish minimum links between the French and politics, as frustration and disinterest have already become widespread, notably among the youth.
Conclusion: The current political situation in France is extremely delicate, and the appointment of a new Prime Minister is crucial but comes with extreme challenges. Preventing democratic chaos and reestablishing trust in politics are priorities.
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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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