La trêve sino-américaine marque l’ascendant pris par Pékin
- There was a meeting between the U.S. President, Donald Trump, and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
- Trump rated the meeting with Xi as 'extraordinary,' while the Chinese leader did not give any public comment.
- China controls the extraction of essential minerals for digital technologies and defense industry, which gives it significant power over global production chains.
- After China threatened to impose restrictions on rare earth exports, Trump softened his confrontational tone.
- China has demonstrated its adaptability by diversifying its trading relationships, thus reducing its dependence on the United States.
- The issue of U.S. restrictions on exports of microprocessors crucial for the development of artificial intelligence remains unresolved.
Conclusion: Despite there being no clear winner at this junction, it is clear that Trump underestimated his adversary. This could indicate a need for a shift in U.S. strategy towards China, which could include forming a united front with its European and Asian allies.
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Torres, en el foco del 'caso Koldo'
- Minister Ángel Víctor Torres allegedly facilitated the irregular purchase of face masks during his tenure as President of the Canaries.
- Torres is said to have facilitated payments to Víctor de Aldama's company, even before a contract worth 12.3 million euros was awarded.
- Messages between Koldo and Torres confirm Antonio Olivera's intervention in favor of Aldama.
- This occurred despite warnings by the Canary Health Service officers about the illegality of the process.
Conclusion: Torres' actions raise unacceptable suspicions about his management, questioning his transparency, accountability, and interference in technical procedures.
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El fiscal general del Estado, en el banquilllo, por Editorial
- The trial against Álvaro García Ortiz, Attorney General of the State, accused of revealing secrets begins.
- A debate has emerged about whether García Ortiz should have resigned his position.
- The case's political background is marked by tension between conservatives and socialists.
- The Tax Agency filed a tax crime complaint against Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, President of Madrid, which triggered the chain of events.
- González Amador reported García Ortiz for revealing secrets, setting a judicial investigation in motion.
Conclusion: The case highlights the political tensions that can arise in the administration of justice, and the harmful consequences of the judicialization of politics and the politicization of justice.
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La inmigración, chivo expiatorio
- The moderate right is increasingly adopting theses of the extreme right about immigration.
- The PP defends a posture that disconnects the registration from the access of irregular immigrants to social benefits.
- Vox's deputy, Rocío de Meer, proposes deporting eight million people of foreign origin, even those of the second generation.
- Moderate parties fear losing voters and are becoming timid against the extremist stance towards immigration.
- The toughened immigration policy does not differentiate the PP from other European parties.
- The 80% of the GDP increase in the last five years in Spain has been boosted by immigrant workers.
- The data shows that there is no direct relationship between immigration and crime.
Conclusion: It's crucial to counter xenophobic and racist rhetoric with facts and pragmatic, prudent, and human responses towards immigration.
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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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