Europa debe reaccionar
- Elon Musk (the richest man in the world, owner of social network X) and Mark Zuckerberg (president of Meta) are using their platforms to influence European politics, spread misinformation, and favor the right-wing agenda.
- These tycoons are encouraging, and benefiting from, political destabilization in the EU under the guise of ultra-liberalism, thereby putting democracy at risk.
- Brussels has shown a weak reaction, primarily concerned with the transatlantic relationship instead of protecting the liberties of its citizens.
- In addition to external influence, there are also internal threats such as a potential agreement between Italy and SpaceX that could undermine efforts to develop a secure European satellite network.
Conclusion: There's an urgent need for Europe to safeguard its digital sovereignty and the EU needs to take more decisive actions, promoting European companies and technologies, and applying harsh measures against platforms violating community rules.
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Un impulso necesario al corredor aragonés que frustró el separatismo
- The project to connect the Peninsula with France via a railway was designed over two decades ago.
- This project would be beneficial to several regions of Spain and to promote the country's economy, in accordance with EU objectives.
- The project was frustrated by prioritizing other political interests such as the Mediterranean Corridor.
- The Aragonese Government plans to recover the project due to its strategic value.
- Meetings will be held with the European Transport Commissioner to discuss reopening the Canfranc-Pau line, and the Central Pyrenean Crossing.
- Spain is far from the goal of expanding freight transport.
Conclusion: The railway project would boost the Spanish economy and several regions would benefit from it. However, it has been forgotten due to other political interests.
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Trump quiere Groenlandia, por Editorial
- The future US administration's intention to annex Greenland is not as outlandish as it seems due to its economic and geostrategic importance.
- Greenland, belonging to Denmark but largely abandoned, has natural riches such as oil, natural gas, and minerals that could be exploited in the future.
- Greenland's location in the Arctic is crucial for global trade and security, especially with the thawing of global warming opening up new maritime routes.
- The United States, in competition with Russia and China, wishes to control Greenland for reasons of national security.
- Trump, against initial threats of a forced annexation, now questions Denmark's rights over Greenland, proposes that the inhabitants decide their future and threatens Copenhagen with commercial sanctions.
Conclusion: While Trump's methods may be questionable, his interest in Greenland reflects its strategic importance. Dialogue and collaboration to share the defense and sustainable exploitation of Greenland among the US, the EU, Denmark, and the Greenlanders could be the beneficial alternative for everyone.
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Opinion | Democracy is Not Facing a Global Extinction Event
- Democracy is in global crisis due to the election of authoritarian leaders fed by public discontent over economic woes, rapid social change, mass migration, disinformation and general malaise.
- Populists seem to be making inroads everywhere in Europe and the world in an apparent loss of faith of the workers in the established order and globalization.
- However, common perception of a universal democratic backsliding could be overstated and doesn't necessarily imply an imminent collapse of liberal democracy.
- Popular discontent may have broadly similar sources in Western democracies but political consequences vary with the leaders and systems in each country.
- Public opinions appear more a passive reservoir to which leaders respond, and which the less principled exploit.
- The historical perception limited to the post-collapse of the Soviet Empire period could be feeding an illusion of a broad democratic retreat.
- Fear of disappearance of global democracy is more a patchwork of storms than an extinction event.
Conclusion: Although democracy is facing serious challenges and warrants vigilance, it has weathered various storms in the past and is likely to find ways to navigate present times.
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Le climat dans l’inquiétante spirale Trump
- The 2024 heat record and massive wildfires in Los Angeles demonstrate the ongoing impact of climate change.
- The accumulation of greenhouse gases is driving alarming overheating.
- Potential violation of the 2015 Paris Agreement aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 °C is a concern.
- Climate change results in global human and material catastrophes.
- Incoming US President, Donald Trump, denies climate change and plans to escalate oil and gas production.
- There is a worrying shift in attitudes towards climate action in both Europe and the United States.
- US financial decisions suggest a return to investing in fossil fuels.
Conclusion: Climate change denial and prioritizing profits over climate action could have catastrophic global consequences. If America decides to act correctly in the future, it might be too late.
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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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