The Situation In Germany

[Laurs]

Just a little Clown's World: On Wednesday the German organization Wirtschaftliche Gesellschaft für Westfalen und Lippe e.V. (WWL)
awarded their International Peace Prize of 100K euros to Mark Rutte and NATO. This prize is awarded every two years by an undisclosed jury which includes politicians. The prize's title relates to two peace treaties signed in 1648 which ended a series of wars in Europe between 1618 and 1648, and which established the basis for the principle of state sovereignty. I think Mark Rutte very much proved himself an enemy of this principle during his years as PM of Holland and beyond, but in this topsy turvy world it fits perfectly. From MSN:

"In times of global uncertainty, NATO creates reliability, promotes partnership and enables peace through stability [read: war], said WWL chairman Reinhard Zinkann.

"Under the leadership of Mark Rutte, it shows that military strength and peacekeeping are not contradictory, but mutually dependent," Zinkann explained.

Since taking office in 2024, the Dutchman has made a decisive contribution as a leader to ensuring that the NATO alliance acts in a united and peace-oriented manner, according to the jury."

Mark Rutte, the man who last year while still Dutch PM said: "What can we say to make it look like Israel is not committing war crimes?"

Yes, War is Peace and they know it. OMG, super barf

 

[Ursus Minor]

100K is probably small change for a Bilderberg and deep state stooge like Rutte.

Makes me want to know what a regional business organization had in mind by ingratiating themselves with NATO.

Was this about orders for military equipment?

 

[Cosmos]

Wagenkecht with BSW is still the only one fighting to have a recount of the votes of the last fake elections for chancellorship. They are delaying the process on purpose for months now even though the case couldn’t be clearer for a new counting. And everyone can easily help her to pressure the establishment to do so:

 

[Liliea]

In Germany, repression and digital surveillance are increasingly advancing, and any excuse “for your safety” is a good reason. Soccer has been untouchable until now because it is one of the most lucrative industries—and a Roman circus to entertain the masses.

Since the end of February, organized supporters, who have direct rights in soccer clubs on an equal footing with members, have refused to commercialize the Bundesliga, as proposed by private investment funds Blackstone, Advent International, EQT, and CVC Capital Partners, which wanted to sell broadcasting rights and promote digitization, internationalization, and global marketing (between €800 million and €1 billion).
This decision not to sell has ensured that the clubs and their essence remain under the control of members and supporters' organizations.
During the negotiations, fans took action to exert pressure, organizing protests such as throwing tennis balls in stadiums, organized silences, and mass threats to boycott matches. They made their voices heard thanks to citizen mobilization and social rejection of privatization.
The response to this democratic and disobedient attitude has arrived.

Last Sunday, thousands of supporters gathered in Leipzig to protest against the increasing collection of data by the authorities in stadiums. According to the police, at least 8,000 people took part, but the demonstration filled the entire Leipzig ring road, with estimates of up to 20,000 participants from more than 50 clubs.
Club supporters groups in Germany consider the measures agreed upon by the conference of interior ministers to be excessive and unilateral: they include personalized tickets, facial recognition, and a national commission to ban access to stadiums. For many fans, this is an attack on their freedom.
Their messages were clear: “Soccer fans are not criminals” and “You won't take our soccer without a fight.” Despite the strong slogans, the demonstration remained completely peaceful.

It is particularly noteworthy that the protest was completely orderly, peaceful, and united fans who normally clash in stadiums. In my opinion, this sends a powerful message about fans' outrage at the new surveillance plans and their ability to successfully mobilize against them and in favor of preserving identity at different levels (even if it is just soccer) as a collective good.
It is somewhat encouraging, amid so much bad news, to see organized fans imposing their values. We can only wait and see.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990072128603930882

Tausende Fußballfans protestieren gegen Politik-Pläne

Mehrere Tausend Fans kommen vor dem Länderspiel in Leipzig zusammen, um gegen geplante Maßnahmen der Politik zu protestieren. Ihre Ziele sind klar, ihre Botschaften sind es auch.

de.nachrichten.yahoo.com