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Hopefully it gives right wingers less ammo

Yes, I believe that the timing was not a coincidence, as it is before the EP elections. And, like you said, the idea of giving them ammo, although often used as an argument, won’t matter too much as the claims by far right aren’t based on the immediate reality but on fears.

was more looking at analysis about what the effects of the legislation

Sure, I can understand that, but it’s probably hard to find a good one. The treaty leaves room for interpretation by memberstates. So depending on the implementation it will have it’s effects. In due time we’ll probably see.

Imo, the important bit here is that there finally is a much needed accord after all these years; and also, just before the expected rise of the far-right wing influence. So yes, it’s good news.

At the end of the day it’s a political choice between EP representatives Some are unhappy because it’s too strict , others find it’s too lean. Anyhow, there is an accord, and that’s better then having none, and having (legal) uncertainties.

My mistake, I thought you were looking for content and not for controversy. Being critical is good, but I’m not sure where you stan when you label an official democratic EU website, like the one from EP, as a “salespitch”.

Here some extra info: link European Parliament with additional links to regulations

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Right?

Yips, that’s the idea.

Here some DW background info of the youth protest, especially by the Portuguese youngsters.

I just hope this ruling, and future ones, will be used on a wise and right way. I mean one could rule that a certain country hasn’t been upholding its own climate targets which sounds fair enough; it seems more or less measurable, accountable and executable.
I imagine that Switzerland will have to adjust its environmental policies to match their climate quotas.

A basis for the ruling was a breach of art 8 of the Human Rights convention"

"Today, the Strasbourg Court declared that Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights encompasses a right to effective protection by the state “from the serious adverse effects of climate change on lives, health, well-being and quality of life”.

It found that the Swiss Confederation had failed to comply with its duties under the Convention concerning climate change."

Interesting point. I feel that the role of disinformation as a whole, is being dowplayed in society, if that’s what you mean. At the end of the day it is people /civilians whom are being influenced and they vote or elect a government. Also, the EU is trying to cope with it, but it seems they are one of the few fighting this battle, and they aren’t always backed strongly by national governments.

If you ask me, the mainstream culture ( media and bartalk etc) hasn’t catched up with current events as they have been unfoldind for the last decade. People still want to believe that" all is well, and maybe we don’t need to change too much".

But many, if not most people underestimate the power of propaganda/ disinformation. It is being used because it works. It’s hard to fight it , but I 100% agree that more could and should be done.

This CNN article has a deeper, different take; and gives some context:

"The campaign was marked by concerns over disinformation, with Věra Jourová, the European Commission’s top digital affairs official, saying in advance the vote would be a “test case” of how effective social media companies have been in countering Russian propaganda in Slovakia. "

Seems there were plenty of protests as well.

Unfortunate turn of events, can’t see how a second Orban will benefit the people.

Update Renew Europe MP:

"We urge you to launch an immediate and transparent investigation, in cooperation with national authorities, to uncover the scale of the influence operation within this house and allegations of potential corruption.

If sitting MEPs or candidates in the upcoming European elections have taken money from or been corrupted by the Russia Government or their proxies, they must be exposed."

Added: most corrupt Mp’s name were probably already known across Europe. Usually they were also far right speakers at website “voiceofEurope” , now offline.

According to Moscowtimes : The payments targeted politicians from Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands and Poland, Denik N said, citing a Czech foreign ministry source.

prime candidate NATO chief.

Good point

Added: This gives his remarks extra perspectve and weight. Also this might explain that it’s his first visit since five (?) years.

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Yeah I saw that, but it was too bizar for me to accept it somehow.

Some more background from this article : “Magyar has pitched himself as a centrist, focusing on domestic issues – combating corruption, improving healthcare, modernising the education system and aiming to unite Hungary’s highly polarised society. Magyar, by contrast, has said he is in favour of a foreign policy that protects Hungary’s sovereignty while maintaining a constructive relationship with the EU and Nato.”

Good point about the increasing crime rates and mafiastuff ( also hitmen murdering political targets), and the downsizing of the police force.

There seem to be several interprations of civil rights. The general definition ( safety& crime etc) and the political definition. But I’m no expert.

This report is more about civil & political rights, the democratic process & the checks & balances. Like how many laws were passed without consulting the cabinet/ public etc. And there seems to be a direct relationship between far right and infringement of civil/ political rights.

One could wonder whether the downsizing of police and the increasing crime rates, has led to far right (in whatever form) insurgency. One could even wonder that, if this fact was known beforehand, how much of it is happenstance. Because it’s a classic scenario right out of certain books. But that’s an elaborate more difficult discussion.