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‘So that attention does not diminish’: Members from three German parties visit Maja T. in Hungarian custody
Three members of the Bundestag visited anti-fascist Maja T., who is being held in Hungary. They are calling for a political reappraisal and her return to Germany. An inter-party delegation of three members of the German Bundestag – Sebastian Roloff… Further reading
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Frontex wants to send surveillance planes to the Atlantic and negotiates with Cape Verde on operations off West Africa
The EU border agency Frontex wants to extend its surveillance flights to the Atlantic. This would be a milestone in the externalisation of European migration defence. According to Frontex, it is holding talks with the Cape Verde authorities about possible… Further reading
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‘Bild’ as accomplice: Netanyahu confidant faces charges, while “Bibileaks” had no consequences for Springer
A Netanyahu adviser is said to have leaked military documents to the German tabloid ‘Bild’ in order to influence public opinion. Israel’s Prime Minister has a post for such favours from the Springer Group. The Attorney General of Israel wants… Further reading
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Maja T. stops hunger strike: Following 40 days, their state of health was life-threatening
Even a cardiac arrest could no longer be ruled out: Maja T. ended their refusal to eat in a Hungarian prison hospital. The German Foreign Minister announced a new initiative to speak with Hungary. After 40 days without solid food,… Further reading
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Philo-Semitism from Buchenwald: German KZ memorial categorises Kufiya and demand for ceasefire as anti-Semitic
An ‘internal’ handout from the Buchenwald Memorial wrongly categorises several Palestinian symbols as ‘anti-Israel’. The document was also sent to court presidents in German states. The German debate about allegedly anti-Semitic depictions in Palestine solidarity has taken another turn: Two… Further reading
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Riace to lose its mayor: Mimmo Lucano announces resistance to judgement – and would give up seat in EU Parliament
The Europe-wide known architect of a solidarity-based refugee model in Italy is to be deposed. Right-wing extremist Matteo Salvini was one of the people behind the move. However, there is a last chance. Domenico ‘Mimmo’ Lucano is perhaps best known… Further reading