Mujica, la política como ejemplo
- José Mujica, former president of Uruguay, dies at 89; his life was a lesson in political commitment and coherence.
- Mujica represented an authority that was won through personal example, not through force or spectacle.
- He led a simple, authentic life, presiding over his country from 2010 to 2015 without ostentation or cynicism.
- During his tenure, he was responsible for historical reforms including the legalization of abortion, marriage equality and marijuana regulation.
- Honest and bold in his words, Mujica defended a vision of development centered on dignified life, not on excessive consumption.
Conclusion: With Mujica's death, a style of leadership measured by coherence and commitment bids farewell. His legacy is especially powerful in times of threats and demagoguery, reminding us that power can and should be a tool for service.
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La misma política nacionalista
- Salvador Illa is seen as the representative of linguistic separatism, seeking to impose Catalan in all public and private areas.
- The Pacte Nacional per la Llengua, signed by PSC, ERC and the commons, includes commitments such as investigating 'good linguistic practices' and promoting the mandatory use of Catalan to be eligible for public contracts.
- Illa has adopted the monolingual model, in contrast to the natural bilingualism that exists in Catalonia.
- In Catalonia, sentences to provide 25% of education in Castilian are not being applied.
- Associations like Impulso Ciudadano and Convivencia Cívica plan to turn to the courts if this plan is implemented.
Conclusion: The PSOE and the PSC seem to have abandoned the constitutionalist civil society, which is seen as the main defender of concord in Catalonia.
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Emmanuel Macron renvoyé à son impuissance
- Macron attempted to connect with the French in a lengthy three-hour tv broadcast, where he was heavily criticized on issues of employment, retirement, taxation, security, and immigration.
- Macron’s intent of organizing multiple referenda on major reforms remains vague as he provided no specific topics other than if there is a disagreement on euthanasia between the National Assembly and Senators.
- Macron defended his economic policy in favor of working more, producing more, and not raising taxes.
- Macron’s pledges to resolve national problems were not convincing due to the sheer amount of problems to deal with.
Conclusion: Despite a minor uptick in his popularity, Macron was faced with criticism exposing presidential impotence suggesting he might have been better off keeping a low profile.
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Amplio acuerdo social en favor del catalán, por Editorial
- The Pacte Nacional per la Llengua was approved, with the objective of incorporating 600,000 new Catalan speakers by 2030.
- The pact receives majority social support from parties such as PSC, ERC and Comuns, and from important entities such as Òmnium Cultural or the Platform for the Language.
- PP and Vox opposed the pact, which did not represent a novelty. However, it is surprising that Junts and the CUP, two independent formations, also rejected it.
- Catalan is the exclusive habitual language for only 32.6% of the population of Catalunya aged 15 or older, which underscores the need for measures to protect the language.
Conclusion: In the face of the Catalan language's decline, it is necessary for all Catalan parties and entities to support measures and agreements to defend it, even when these include rival entities.
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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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