Jump to List of Contents
->
RAND: Countering Russian Influence: Support for Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova in the 'Waiting Room of the West'
As Europe rallies to support Ukraine's defence and fortify its own security, three other post-Soviet states—Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova—remain dangerously exposed to Russian coercion. Each has expressed a desire to move closer to the West: Moldova and Georgia are official EU candidates, and all three participate in the European Union's Eastern Partnership. Yet despite these aspirations, their chances of joining the European Union in the short term are slim. In this “waiting room” posture, their situation is precarious: it is precisely their orientation towards Europe and NATO that increases their vulnerability to Russian pressure, subversion, and, in some cases, military aggression.
...
Georgia
B 2
Jump to List of Contents
->
Trump, Epstein and the Deep State
The Trump administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files and videos is done not only to protect Trump, but the ruling class. They all belong to the same club.
...
B 3
Jump to List of Contents
->
Belgian court halts arms transit to Israel via Flanders
Ruling says Flemish government failed to assess whether weapons transfers complied with international law.
...
B 4
Jump to List of Contents
->
Las advertencias de la ONU a Bullrich y Milei sobre la represión a la protesta social y los ataques a la independencia judicial
...
->
UN warnings to Bullrich and Milei about the repression of social protest and attacks on judicial independence
A group of United Nations rapporteurs expressed their "serious concern" at "the serious deterioration of fundamental freedoms and civic space in the Argentine Republic since December 2023," including the brutality of security forces during demonstrations and the persecution of judges who oppose them, as in the case of Karina Andrade.
...
B 5
Jump to List of Contents
B 6
Jump to List of Contents
->
EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
The United States and European Union have agreed a trade deal, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world's biggest economic partners.
...
->
750 Billion US-Dollar EU-U.S. Energy Deal Faces Reality Check
As part of the U.S.-EU trade deal agreed over the weekend, the EU committed to purchasing a mindblowing 750 billion US-Dollar worth of US energy products over three years (250 US-Dollar per year) including LNG, oil, and nuclear fuel (again this is very big picture: neither side has detailed what was included in the energy deal - or whether it covered items such as energy services or parts for power grids and plants).
...
->
When the unfair complain about unfairness
Now they are all complaining. Europe has been taken advantage of and treated unfairly in the ‘deal’ with the US. The US is not showing any consideration for anyone. The European Commission has embarrassed itself. Europe should have shown strength and responded with trade restrictions, etc., etc.
...
->
How Europe was brought to its knees: balanced trade or mercantilism?
Many are surprised that the EU Commission has achieved so little in its trade talks with the US. People everywhere are complaining that the EU should have been more courageous and threatened countermeasures. How could it have been allowed to happen that the Americans imposed tariffs and the Europeans simply did nothing? Are Europeans just cowards?
...
B 7
Jump to List of Contents
->
Israeli soldier reveals 'strange order' to cancel Gaza border patrols on 7 Oct
The revelation adds to evidence suggesting Israel knew of the Hamas attack in advance, yet allowed it to occur
...
B 8
Jump to List of Contents
->
THE END FOR ZELENSKY? - Washington wants the Ukrainian president to leave office—will it happen?
In fall of 2023, Ukrainian General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander in chief of the country’s armed forces, gave an interview to the Economist and declared the war with Russia had become a “stalemate.” It took three months for President Volodymyr Zelensky to fire him. The general, who is the most popular public figure in Ukraine, was named ambassador to London a month later and has served there with distinction, if quietly.
...
->
Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
...
B 9
Jump to List of Contents
->
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana agree to launch leftwing party
Former Labour MPs condemn ‘rigged’ system and promise ‘a mass redistribution of wealth and power’
...
B 10
Jump to List of Contents
->
Ukraine Taps Azeri Gas in First Test Deal Via Trans-Balkan Pipeline
In a pivotal shift for Eastern European energy flows, Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz has signed its first-ever gas supply agreement with Azerbaijan’s state-run SOCAR, leveraging the Trans-Balkan corridor to bypass Russian infrastructure for the trial delivery of Azerbaijani gas routed through Bulgaria and Romania directly into Ukraine.
...
->
Ukraine imports Azerbaijani gas for first time as storage runs low
Ukraine's state energy giant Naftogaz has signed its first agreement to import natural gas from Azerbaijan, the company said in a press release on July 28.
...
III. Translated News in English
C 1
Jump to List of Contents
->
Electricity prices: Network operators make huge profits – consumers are burdened
German grid operators have been regularly raising network fees for years. The reason: They have to invest in restructuring. Nevertheless, the companies are still generating large profits.
...
->
Electricity price debate - Government plans new levy for all consumers
The federal government is apparently planning to introduce a new surcharge that all electricity consumers would have to pay. This will prevent electricity prices for consumers from falling sustainably.
...
C 2
Jump to List of Contents
->
Gas storage: The current filling level in Germany
What percentage of gas storage tanks are currently full? How much gas is consumed in Germany? And where does the gas come from? Follow all the important data in our live overview.
...
German gas storage facilities are currently 56 percent full. This is about ten percentage points less than the average for the years 2017 to 2021 (data as of July 17, 2025).
...
C 3
Jump to List of Contents
->
SAHRA WAGENKNECHT ALLIANCE - “Gateway to extremism” – Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to monitor BSW
Politicians from several parties are calling on the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to monitor the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance. They say it must ensure that the BSW does not pose a serious threat to the democratic order, as it flirts with radical and authoritarian forces.
...
C 4
Jump to List of Contents
->
Streit über Bundeswehr-Ferienaktion: "Früh-Militarisierung"?
Ein "echtes Highlight im Ferienkalender" verspricht der örtliche Bürgermeister, "Kriegspropaganda mit Bastelstunde" befürchten Kritiker: Viel Wirbel um ein "Kinderferienprogramm mit der Bundeswehr" für Sechs- bis Zwölfjährige in Schwaben.
...
C 5
Jump to List of Contents
->
"Wrong incentives" - Citizens' income reform: Merz takes action on recipients
Merz wants to tackle the billion-euro deficit in the social security system. At the same time, the Chancellor defends the planned reform of the citizen's income.
...
->
The Last Summer Before the Great Battle for the Distribution of Income
Friedrich Merz announces major welfare state reforms and prepares Germans for a "major effort." That sounds expensive. And it will be – especially for the "working middle class," whom the Chancellor actually wanted to relieve.
...
Agenda 2010
->
"Made for Germany" - What is conspicuous is who is not there
At the investment summit, the chancellor and corporate leaders portray themselves as saviors of Germany's economic growth. However, this remains PR if nothing more follows.
...
While the investment sum sounds enormous, it's actually a smokescreen. A significant portion comes from existing plans and has now simply been relabeled and re-sold. The initiative deliberately refuses to disclose exactly how much. One of the initiators, Siemens CEO Roland Busch, simply explained in the "Handelsblatt" newspaper that it's a positive thing "when companies confirm committed capital."
...
C 6
Jump to List of Contents
->
Spahn's mask affair continues to cause controversy: Klöckner blocks special session
The mask scandal surrounding Jens Spahn (CDU) continues to simmer. Bundestag President Klöckner has canceled another special session. The investigation continues to be delayed.
...
->
Osnabrück district: Member of Parliament gains access to minutes of the Corona crisis team
Necessary quorum in the district council achieved mainly with CDU votes / Political leaders justified earlier rejection with confidentiality obligations / District administrator: "Secret" information excluded from access to files
...
->
Stuttgart Regional Court - Verdict in the "Querdenken" trial: Ballweg largely acquitted
The Stuttgart Regional Court has handed down the verdict in the trial against Michael Ballweg, founder of the "Querdenken" initiative. Ballweg was largely acquitted.
...
C 7
Jump to List of Contents
->
Germany's unfair taxes: This group keeps the least net from gross
Germans pay excessive taxes: 47.9 percent of gross wages are spent on taxes. This is particularly dissatisfied compared to other EU countries.
...
C 8
Jump to List of Contents
->
Majority of Germans oppose AfD ban, according to survey
A majority of Germans oppose a ban on the AfD. According to a recent survey by the Allensbach Institute for Public Opinion Research on behalf of the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" (Saturday edition), 52 percent of respondents oppose a ban, while only 27 percent support it. Resistance to a ban is particularly strong in eastern Germany. The survey also shows that many citizens consider a substantive debate on the AfD to be more beneficial than a ban.
...
C 9
Jump to List of Contents
->
Due to supply chain law - Qatar threatens EU with gas supply cut-off
According to "Welt am Sonntag," Qatar is threatening the EU with a supply cut-off of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The reason is the European supply chain law and the climate protection requirements it contains. The German newspaper published a facsimile of a letter to Brussels on Saturday that it said was sent weeks ago. If the emirate actually stops its deliveries, there would be serious consequences.
...
C 10
Jump to List of Contents
->
Revised GDP data - Recession more severe than previously thought
GDP has shrunk more than expected over the past two years. In the course of its second-quarter estimate, the Federal Statistical Office has revised its data since 2021 – with consequences.
...
->
A good third of companies in Germany have too few orders
According to a survey, almost 37 percent of companies complain about a poor order situation. This affects sectors including the automotive and metal industries.
...
C 11
Jump to List of Contents
->
Forecast raised again - Palantir benefits from the AI boom
Palantir, a data analytics firm known for its collaboration with security agencies, is experiencing rapid growth thanks to artificial intelligence. The company has raised its forecast for the second time this year.
...
C 12
Jump to List of Contents
->
Debate about pensions - Left Party leader Schwerdtner: Moderate increase in retirement age conceivable
...
->
“Indictment on poverty” and pension disaster – only 30 percent get what they are entitled to
Never before have so many people been dependent on state assistance in old age. Yet most of those entitled to basic social security benefits don't even claim them.
...
C 13
Jump to List of Contents
->
tax audits - Report: Trend towards fewer tax audits in companies
Is the government missing out on money because companies' tax returns are audited too infrequently? A report presents figures.
...
Kommentare
Kommentar veröffentlichen