[Hints] Voices from the Blätterwald - 2024-07-24

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1. Assange is Free
2. English News and Articles
1. Assange is Free
2. Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis
3. Translated News in English
1. C1">Data retention
2. C2">DIHK: No turnaround in sight for corporate insolvencies
3. C3">Finally “fit for war” – Bundeswehr secret service receives more powers
4. C4">Cum-ex trial against former banker Olearius discontinued
5. C5">Israel is pushing ahead with annexation
6. C6">Reduction in support - EU punishes Georgia for controversial law
7. C7">From 16.3 to 19.3 percent – health insurance contributions could rise massively
8. C8">Trust and acceptance in German State
9. C9">Single parents are most affected by poverty
10. C10">Court of Auditors speaks plainly: EU cannot prevent new gas crisis - and was simply lucky last time
11. C11">Mask affair
12. C12">Krüger: “US secret services tried to prevent Nord Stream 2 in MV”
13. C13">Left and Macron camps sign pact against the RN

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-> JULIAN ASSANGE IS A FREE MAN

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https://youtu.be/rcJ3M86eAvQ?si=-BVjM_qHg4d_CQRC

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-> Wikileaks founder freed after five years in prison
After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free.
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source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgggyvp0j9o

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-> Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis
Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis.
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source: https://apnews.com/article/bolivia-military-deployment-arce-coup-fears-028cd88f3be1fb02164c05deb0faa099
source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bolivias-president-slams-irregular-mobilization-army-units-2024-06-26/

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-> Interior Minister: Data retention must come
The Conference of Interior Ministers is pushing for the introduction of data retention of IP addresses. Cyberbullying is to become a separate criminal offense.
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source: https://www-heise-de.translate.goog/news/Innenminister-wollen-Vorratsdaten-und-schaerferes-Vorgehen-gegen-Cybermobbing-9773983.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.heise.de/news/Innenminister-wollen-Vorratsdaten-und-schaerferes-Vorgehen-gegen-Cybermobbing-9773983.html
-> ECJ rulings: The "old zombie" data retention is alive
Data protection advocates complain that the ECJ is allowing exceptions to the previous ban on the general and indiscriminate logging of user traces for the first time.
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source: https://www-heise-de.translate.goog/news/EuGH-Urteile-Der-alte-Zombie-Vorratsdatenspeicherung-lebt-4922543.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.heise.de/news/EuGH-Urteile-Der-alte-Zombie-Vorratsdatenspeicherung-lebt-4922543.html

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-> DIHK: No turnaround in sight for corporate insolvencies
For almost a year now, the number of company bankruptcies in this country has been rising by double digits. And according to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), the most recent figures from May 2024 show no signs that this could change soon.
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source: https://www-dihk-de.translate.goog/de/aktuelles-und-presse/aktuelle-informationen/dihk-bei-unternehmensinsolvenzen-keine-trendwende-in-sicht-110302?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.dihk.de/de/aktuelles-und-presse/aktuelle-informationen/dihk-bei-unternehmensinsolvenzen-keine-trendwende-in-sicht-110302

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-> Finally “fit for war” – Bundeswehr secret service receives more powers
The Military Counterintelligence Service is to safeguard the establishment and work of the "Lithuania Brigade". The coalition is working on a change in the law for this purpose. The intelligence service will be given more powers - but will also be subject to stricter control.
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source: https://www-welt-de.translate.goog/politik/deutschland/article252149674/Bundeswehr-Geheimdienst-wird-fuer-Auslandseinsaetze-ertuechtigt.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article252149674/Bundeswehr-Geheimdienst-wird-fuer-Auslandseinsaetze-ertuechtigt.html

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-> Cum-ex trial against former banker Olearius discontinued
The proceedings against the former head of Warburg Bank have ended with a dismissal decision and largely at the expense of the state treasury. At least for the time being, because the public prosecutor's office has surprisingly filed an appeal.
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source: https://www-faz-net.translate.goog/aktuell/wirtschaft/cum-ex-prozess-gegen-christian-olearius-eingestellt-19810776.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/cum-ex-prozess-gegen-christian-olearius-eingestellt-19810776.html

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-> Israel is pushing ahead with annexation
Israel's finance minister has declared that he wants to further consolidate control over the West Bank. Peace Now describes the plan as annexation.
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source: https://taz.de/Krieg-in-Nahost/!6016104;moby/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://taz.de/Krieg-in-Nahost/!6016104/

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-> Reduction in support - EU punishes Georgia for controversial law
Despite mass protests and the president's veto, Georgia enacted a controversial law against "foreign influence" at the beginning of the month. The EU reacted with sharp criticism. The political decision is now having its first consequences for the country.
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source: https://www-n--tv-de.translate.goog/politik/EU-bestraft-Georgien-fuer-umstrittenes-Gesetz-und-will-politische-Kontakte-herunterfahren-article25039579.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.n-tv.de/politik/EU-bestraft-Georgien-fuer-umstrittenes-Gesetz-und-will-politische-Kontakte-herunterfahren-article25039579.html

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-> From 16.3 to 19.3 percent – health insurance contributions could rise massively
According to a new study, Germans are facing a tax shock when it comes to pension, health, nursing and unemployment insurance: social security contributions could increase to as much as 48 percent of wages. The health care system is a major driver of prices.
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source: https://www-welt-de.translate.goog/politik/deutschland/article252192356/DAK-Studie-Von-16-3-auf-19-3-Prozent-Krankenkassenbeitraege-koennten-massiv-ansteigen.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article252192356/DAK-Studie-Von-16-3-auf-19-3-Prozent-Krankenkassenbeitraege-koennten-massiv-ansteigen.html

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-> Result of a survey: 70 percent of Germans believe the state is overwhelmed
Many German citizens believe that the German state is not fulfilling its responsibilities sufficiently, particularly in the areas of asylum and education policy. There are major differences between East and West Germany, but also depending on political preferences.
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source: https://www-sueddeutsche-de.translate.goog/politik/deutschland-staat-handlungsfaehigkeit-umfrage-lux.G8XgX37iAw64ZWj52D3q1e?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/deutschland-staat-handlungsfaehigkeit-umfrage-lux.G8XgX37iAw64ZWj52D3q1e
-> Erosion of acceptance – this report reveals the frustration with the energy transition
In its current report, a federal expert commission has identified the emergence of “energy poverty” in Germany. Lower income groups are particularly hard hit by the green transformation. The government is also given a bad report card for its energy transition.
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source: https://www-welt-de.translate.goog/wirtschaft/article252215772/Erosion-der-Akzeptanz-dieser-Bericht-zeigt-den-Frust-ueber-die-Energiewende.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article252215772/Erosion-der-Akzeptanz-dieser-Bericht-zeigt-den-Frust-ueber-die-Energiewende.html

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-> Single parents are most affected by poverty
Four out of ten single-parent families in Germany are considered to be at risk of poverty. Lack of maintenance payments and unreliable full-time care contribute to this.
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source: https://www-zeit-de.translate.goog/gesellschaft/2024-06/alleinerziehende-armut-studie-bertelsmann-stiftung-kindergrundsicherung?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2024-06/alleinerziehende-armut-studie-bertelsmann-stiftung-kindergrundsicherung

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-> Court of Auditors speaks plainly: EU cannot prevent new gas crisis - and was simply lucky last time
Two years ago, Germany and the EU were in an energy crisis, triggered by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Although the catastrophe did not occur, the EU Court of Auditors is now issuing warnings.
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source: https://www-fr-de.translate.goog/wirtschaft/deutschland-lng-gas-rechnungshof-eu-gaskrise-energie-energieversorgung-zr-93151822.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.fr.de/wirtschaft/deutschland-lng-gas-rechnungshof-eu-gaskrise-energie-energieversorgung-zr-93151822.html

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-> Spahn's mask deal and the billion-dollar burden
The federal government may have to pay 2.3 billion euros to suppliers for unpaid corona masks. The SPD, the Greens and the FDP are demanding clarification from the then Federal Minister of Health, Jens Spahn.
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source: https://www-deutschlandfunk-de.translate.goog/spahn-corona-masken-beschaffung-kosten-100.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/spahn-corona-masken-beschaffung-kosten-100.html
-> Court of Auditors criticizes chaotic mask procurement - 2021-06-16
Jens Spahn is coming under further pressure in the affair surrounding the procurement of masks. According to SPIEGEL information, the Court of Auditors has ruled that too much protective equipment was purchased - this was "avoidable".
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source: https://www-spiegel-de.translate.goog/politik/deutschland/jens-spahn-und-die-masken-bundesrechnungshof-kritisiert-chaotische-beschaffung-a-6b08611d-f542-4a32-a564-dfce605fc3c4?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/jens-spahn-und-die-masken-bundesrechnungshof-kritisiert-chaotische-beschaffung-a-6b08611d-f542-4a32-a564-dfce605fc3c4

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-> Krüger: “US secret services tried to prevent Nord Stream 2 in MV”
The chairman of the SPD parliamentary group, Thomas Krüger, commented on today's questioning of two witnesses from environmental institutions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the parliamentary committee of inquiry into the Climate Protection Foundation:
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source: https://www-spd--fraktion--mv-de.translate.goog/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/krueger-amerikanische-geheimdienste-versuchten-in-mv-nord-stream-2-zu-verhindern?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.spd-fraktion-mv.de/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/krueger-amerikanische-geheimdienste-versuchten-in-mv-nord-stream-2-zu-verhindern
source: https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/us-geheimdienste-in-mv-agenten-wollten-nord-stream-2-verhindern-2654507

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-> Left and Macron camps sign pact against the RN
The Rassemblement National wins the first round of the election for the National Assembly. Can its opponents still prevent Marine Le Pen's political protégé Jordan Bardella from becoming Prime Minister?
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source: https://www-faz-net.translate.goog/aktuell/politik/wahl-in-frankreich/le-pen-partei-gewinnt-macron-lager-und-linke-schliessen-pakt-gegen-den-rn-19825528.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en
source: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/wahl-in-frankreich/le-pen-partei-gewinnt-macron-lager-und-linke-schliessen-pakt-gegen-den-rn-19825528.html
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Macron ordered the Yellow Vest movement to shoot at his own people. This cost many French people their hands and eyes. Le Pen shot no one.
source: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/14/europe/france-bastille-day-injured-yellow-vests-intl/index.html