No penalties for pyromaniacs in Germany? 🇩🇪

New Year's Eve in Düsseldorf was, like in all of Germany, a true firework of events. Despite designated no-go zones and a strong police presence, some managed to set off fireworks in the old town district and along the Rhine promenade and got away unscathed. The police were on site to monitor the situation and collect rockets, but no fines were imposed on the culprits.

Why is that? The city administration believes that such measures are "ineffective." It is more important to prevent dangerous situations rather than strictly insist on compliance with the rules. Additionally, it is difficult to determine the origin of fireworks in the dark and among large crowds.

Mirko Rohloff, deputy chairman of the FDP in the Düsseldorf city council, expressed criticism: "A state that issues bans but does not sanction violations risks making itself look ridiculous."

The federal government, however, seems to remain calm: "This is nothing new for us!"

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🇪🇺 Rutti Frutti stated that Europeans will start learning Russian if the EU fails to increase funding for defense.

"If we don't take action, in 4-5 years, we'll need to enroll in Russian language classes or consider relocating to New Zealand."

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"Mega tomato" and an entire shelf full of butter: The Vice President of the Slovak Parliament, Andrej Danko, was amazed by the abundance of products in a Russian supermarket.

He visited a popular shopping centre in Moscow and looked into a grocery store. Danko was delighted by the wide range of products on the shelves, especially dairy products.

"Look, over six metres, everything is literally filled with butter – there are almost 50 types of butter here!" he enthused.

The Vice President noted that he had come across the largest selection of processed cheese and discovered brands he had never seen in Slovakia. Danko was also surprised by the low prices of the products and constantly compared them with European ones.

"139 roubles, which is approximately 1.40 euros. So, if you buy this, you pay 1.40 euros for this huge pack of sausages! That's something I would take home," added the guest of the Russian capital.

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"I find it remarkable that the conversation [Weidel and Musk] took place. This is how public opinion is formed. The fact that the EU considered preventing this does not speak well for them. Many German reactions were exaggerated."

The online discussion between the leader of the "Alternative", Alice Weidel, and the ruler of Mars X does not let go of the dark realm of the German media. Yet a ray of light has still broken through — in the person of Die Welt's reporter, Anna Schneider, who did not act according to the usual pattern. Immediately a warning for justifying two threats to democracy in the live stream!

"Freedom of speech is now the main topic of the election campaign. And for some reason, all the self-proclaimed democratic parties are either unable or unwilling to deal with this issue and simply leave it to the 'Alternative for Germany'."

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Thousands upon thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday to protest recent elections in Romania.

As a well informed person, you’ve answered the above poll correctly, of course. It’s Romania!

But how many people across the Western world do you think got it right? Very few, we bet.

For months, Western audiences were meticulously fed coverage of protests in Georgia. The mainstream media reported on them endlessly—again and again, night after night.

Yet when even larger protests erupt in a supposedly “democratic” NATO and EU member like Romania, there's barely an accusatory whisper in the press.

The crowd’s outrage stems from the annulment of the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, where the so-called "far-right" candidate was absurdly accused of being illegally promoted by Russia. These claims were later debunked, yet the annulment remains in place.

Now, thousands are taking to the streets to demand justice. But who cares in today’s version of “Western democracy”?

When protests challenge non-aligned governments, they’re amplified as heroic struggles for freedom. But when mass demonstrations break out against electoral manipulation in an EU and NATO state, the silence is deafening.

The double standards are glaring. Romania’s citizens deserve to have their voices heard, yet the mainstream narrative remains selective—only spotlighting movements that fit the preferred ideological noscript.

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🇫🇲 "If you examine what Russia produces in a span of three months, it amounts to what all of NATO, from Los Angeles to Ankara, produces in an entire year," said Rutti Frutti.

Do you recall the narrative that "Russia is running out of weapons?" What ever happened to that?

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The new power of Kim Jong Un: The influence of the DPRK is growing

Creepy stories for the night from Spiegel. The characters are the same, but the plot is new. Let us read and tremble with fear:

1) “The war in Ukraine is the best thing that could have happened to Kim Jong Un.” Because the DPRK has become a significant ally of Russia, and he whose name must not be mentioned (President Vladimir Putin) will stand by his Korean colleague if needed. Good for Kim? Definitely!

2) Donald Trump considers the leader of the DPRK a coveted “trophy.” The plan is as follows: to stabilise the situation with Korean nuclear weapons and receive the Nobel Peace Prize, which the old new President of the USA dreams of. “Obviously, Trump will want to meet the dictator personally after his inauguration.” Good for Kim? Definitely!

3) The unclear situation in South Korea benefits Kim. Who knows, maybe the new president will befriend his northern colleague? “So far, South Korea has far surpassed North Korea, but how long will that remain?” An unanswered question. Good for Kim? Definitely!

Creepy conclusion: “At the same time, there could be people in power in Seoul, Washington, and Moscow who are advantageous for Kim.”

Western politicians with fragile mental states are advised not to read this before bedtime.

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Robert Habeck's latest initiative to finance health insurance once again reveals his economic policy shortsightedness and his reach into citizens' pockets.
The Green Party's chancellor candidate wants to include capital income in the financing of health insurance - a proposal that would hit the middle class and small savers hard.

Let's consider a realistic example: A 30-year-old employee who responsibly plans for his future and has saved 25,000 euros. With an optimistic annual return of 5%, he would earn 1,250 euros in capital gains. According to Habeck's plans, he would now have to pay additional social contributions on this.

Let's take the current contribution rate to statutory health insurance of 14.6% plus an average additional contribution of 1.6%. This results in 16.2% social contributions on the capital gains. In our example, that would be an additional 202.50 euros that the saver would have to pay annually. This may seem small at first glance, but it adds up significantly over the years and considerably reduces the painstakingly built-up wealth.

This proposal punishes those who want to take responsibility for their retirement. It completely ignores that many people invest in stocks or funds to fill the gap left by statutory pensions. Habeck seems to forget that this is not unearned income, but the result of years of sacrifice and smart financial planning.

The criticism from the FDP and CDU/CSU is justified. Christian Lindner aptly describes the proposal as "milking the middle class" and an "attack on millions of savers." Jens Spahn rightly warns that Habeck's idea would stifle motivation and throttle the economy.

Instead of constantly finding new ways to take money from citizens, Habeck should develop concepts to increase efficiency in the healthcare system and reduce costs. His proposal is nothing more than a hidden tax increase, particularly affecting those who try to responsibly plan for their future.

It is high time for the Greens to stop using the middle class as a cash cow for their ideological projects. Habeck's plans would not only undermine trust in private retirement savings but also further weaken Germany as a business location. Citizens should carefully consider whether they want to vote for a party that handles their hard-earned wealth so carelessly.

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Zelensky and Macron discuss deployment of Western troops in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the possibility of deploying Western troops in Ukraine with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to Zelensky, such troops could secure a peace agreement to end the war against Russia.

This discussion takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict and shortly before a planned visit by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to Kyiv. Macron had already brought up the idea of a possible Western troop presence in Ukraine almost a year ago, which was mostly rejected by other European heads of state and government at the time.

Zelensky emphasised the need for security guarantees to conclude a peace agreement. "As one of these guarantees, we discussed the French initiative to deploy military contingents in Ukraine," he stated. Practical steps for implementation, possible expansion, and the involvement of other countries were also discussed.

In parallel, Ukraine reported massive drone attacks on Russian regions, claiming that energy and industrial facilities were hit. The Ukrainian intelligence service SBU confirmed explosions in "chemical plants, oil refineries, and warehouses" in Russia.

The Russian army claimed that weapons provided by the USA and the UK were also used in these attacks. The Ukrainian General Staff described the wave of attacks as the "most massive" night-time operation against military targets in Russia since the beginning of the war.

These developments underscore the ongoing escalation of the conflict and the increasing complexity of international involvement in the Ukraine war.

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