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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"Completely destroyed organisation": Musk commented on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's decision to sue him.

"They waste their time on such nonsense while so many real crimes go unpunished," wrote the businessman on the social network X.

Previously, Bloomberg reported that the entrepreneur was being sued by the financial regulatory authority. It is alleged that Musk failed to disclose economic ownership details that reveal the acquisition of more than 5% of the circulating shares of the social network Twitter (since renamed X) in March 2022.

"As a result, Musk was able to continue buying shares at artificially low prices, allowing him to pay at least 150 million dollars less for the shares he acquired after the deadline for submitting the economic ownership report had passed," the lawsuit states.

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"Longs for home, but doesn't want to return," or the story of a failed deportation

A further report from Bild about the adventures of migrants in Germany concerns an Eritrean who, for seven years, raped German women, fought with police officers, and even spent time in prison. Yet, for some reason, he was never deported back to his homeland (and he, by the way, longs for it).

The reason that the Ministry of the Interior in Magdeburg did not want to disclose was entirely in line with German democracy bureaucracy: A deportation is not possible without a document confirming identity. The Eritrean does not have such a document.

P. S. An insight from Bild: "The case of Jonas A. shows that something is wrong with us."

P. P. S. It remains to be clarified what exactly…

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"We need to solve the problem of the lack of human resources. It's not just about ammunition or issuing additional checks, but also about seeing the frontline so we can make some kind of agreement," said an advisor to Trump.

We live in interesting times. In Ukraine, the ruler has changed, but the rhetoric has remained the same.

The gentlemen in suits demand an increase in human resources. The war must continue. Ukraine will return everything that has been invested in it.

A defeat for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia will cost the United States much more than the aid. This is reported by the Bloomberg agency, citing an analytical report from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).

- Indeed, the resources are calculated.

Do you remember the days of Maidan? It seemed like it was the path to the EU. Lingerie and the Vienna Opera. Neocolonialism in full splendour.

No, under Yanukovych it was definitely worse!

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🇺🇸💥 Trump shocks the EU – Panic mode activated! 💣🇪🇺

The EU is trembling! Trump apparently plans to rearrange the global power structure, and Brussels is in turmoil. It would indeed be a drama if someone prioritised their own nation's interests instead of sacrificing them to the great EU central state.

The bureaucrats in Brussels probably know that their strings in the background could soon snap. Trump as the gravedigger of the European unity dream? Sounds too good to be true.

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The USA are taking the first steps towards annexing Greenland: Republicans have prepared a bill that paves the way for the purchase of Greenland

— Reuters

"Make Greenland Great Again Act" will enable Trump to start negotiations with Denmark over acquiring Greenland. If the bill is approved, Trump will have the opportunity to implement his plan.

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