Gaza necesita algo más que palabras
- The Israeli offensive against the Gaza Strip has unleashed an unprecedented crisis of death, hunger, and destruction, despite international initiatives and punitive measures.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is moving forward domestically to strengthen his power, disregarding international pressures.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with tens of Palestinian civilian deaths being reported every day.
- Netanyahu is pursuing an institutional radicalization to consolidate himself in power, which clashes with the Israeli Supreme Court.
- Despite calls for a cease-fire by Israeli citizens and the international community, Netanyahu continues his military campaign.
Conclusion: The situation in Gaza has become a test of the international community's real willingness to uphold principles of humanity and justice. Every day of inaction condemns thousands of innocents.
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L’inquiétante dérive budgétaire américaine
- The bill 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' is a clear reflection of Donald Trump's style of governance - straightforward, simplistic and boastful.
- This act encompasses Trump's main legislative and budgetary priorities, including the renewal of tax cuts, funding for the deportation of illegal immigrants, severe cuts in social assistance and an increase in military spending.
- The adoption of this act was a success for Trump, despite winning by just one single vote.
- In order to retain the tax cuts established during his first term, Trump has had to back up on his promise not to cut social aid.
- This law could represent a detriment for the most vulnerable, while the richest will largely benefit from the fiscal side.
- The adoption of this law is expected to increase public debt and cause dissent among financial markets and investors.
- The status of US assets as a safe value has been weakened by the trade war initiated by Trump.
- The mounting debt and tensions in the markets force the US to face an impending financial challenge.
Conclusion: While the 'Big Beautiful Bill Act' represents an achievement for Donald Trump and his administration, it also raises numerous issues. These include the cutback of social aids, the increase of public debt and a potential financial crisis.
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Contra el pseudoperiodismo, por Editorial
- The Congress of Deputies is pushing for a reform of its internal operating rules to prevent pseudjournalists from disrupting activities.
- Most parties backed the reform, except for the two main right-wing parties, PP and Vox; the latter argued that the reform could undermine freedom of speech.
- There is concern about agitators and pseudjournalists who distort the truth and torpedo the right to information.
- This situation is not new and has increased with the rise of social networks, especially since the pandemic, through the proliferation of channels spreading falsehoods and hoaxes.
- The proposed reform could involve sanctions and potentially the deprivation of credentials for those who engage in inappropriate behaviors.
Conclusion: The reform is going in the right direction, but it will not be enough to stop the avalanche of fake news and hoaxes. It is essential to distinguish between true information and hate speech, defending quality and independent journalism.
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Trump asalta la cultura liberal
- Trump reignites trade war with the European Union and prohibits international students from attending Harvard, challenging liberalism and Western democratic principles.
- Displaying erratic decision-making, Trump justifies a new 50% rate from June 1 based on falsities, creating economic chaos.
- Government meddling in Harvard, via funding cuts and fiscal threats, attacks academic freedom and impacts 6,800 students.
- The government's infraction of this ban is being reviewed on a case-by-case basis, reaffirming judiciary's key role in safeguarding against power abuses.
- Trump's current policies not only undermine the U.S.'s academic reputation, but also threaten Western cultural wealth.
- With Trump's pressure, talents might migrate to China, adopting political values aligned with a dictatorship.
Conclusion: Although Trump believes solely in the law of force, his project is destined for failure as judges and civil society will resist against the U.S.'s autocratic slide.
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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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