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Daily Archives: 27. Februar 2019
MPs overwhelmingly back Yvette Cooper‘s amendment by 502 to 20, formally approving Theresa May‘s timetable for votes on no-deal and delaying #Brexit – if MPs reject UK PM‘s own deal
And this vote would get the Commons to approve formally the plan for a domino of votes in mid March set out by the PM yday
So now on to the last vote, Yvette Cooper‘s amendment and they are formally voting on that
MPs reject Labour‘s amendment calling for PM to back their #Brexit plan by 323 to 240 – moving the party closer to backing a second referendum
UK #Brexit Sec Barclay: Govt will accept Cooper’s Brexit amendment.
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Wow.
Is the Labour party trying to commit suicide for some ulterior motive that hasn‘t been revealed yet?
Netanyahu‘s Mussolini-style ‚Red Menace‘ Scare Tactics Threaten Israeli Democracy
After successfully instilling public opinion with an automatic association between “the left” and disloyalty in the service of malevolent foreigners, Netanyahu and his Likud messengers are studiously attaching the stigma to their political rivals including, most ludicrously, former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz and his newly-formed Blue and White party, which would be classified as center-right by any normal standard. For those too dense to comprehend, Netanyahu now insists on expanding the term “left” with the arguably racist determiner “backed by Arabs” to drive home the opposition’s subversive treachery.
‘A Lamentable Failure’: Dozens of Orthodox Rabbis Condemn Netanyahu for Deal With Kahanists
(25.2.2019) Last week, the remnants of the National Religious Party – known in its latest incarnation as Habayit Hayehudi – merged with Otzma Yehudit, a party whose members embrace the racist ideology of the late Kahane and are disciples of his. The party he originally founded, known as Kach, is outlawed in Israel. The alliance was pushed by Netanyahu, who feared that without the Kahanists joining their ranks, Habayit Hayehudi might not reach the electoral threshold, jeopardizing his ability to form a right-wing majority bloc after the April 9 election.
I hope MPs understand, all their talk of short delays, of ruling out no deal, the public understands exactly what is going on: underhand and deeply cynical attempts to overturn the biggest democratic mandate in British history. You‘re not fooling anyone. #brexit
Brexit delay: France would block Article 50 extension ‘without a clear objective’, Macron says
France would block a delay to Brexit unless it had a “clear objective” based on a “new choice” by the British, Emmanuel Macron has said.
Speaking at a joint press conference with German chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris, the French president gave the clearest signal from an EU leader so far that there would be conditions on an extension to the Article 50 negotiating period.
Macron, Merkel hold talks on Brexit and other EU issues
Merkel was in Paris to discuss Brexit, relations with the United States and other European issues with the French president. With the U.K. leaving the EU, the two have positioned France and Germany as the logical drivers of the bloc’s future.
“The Franco-German relationship is the necessary condition to make Europe move forward,” Macron said during a joint news conference with Merkel.
#TrumpKimSummit #HanoiSummit #2차북미정상회담 [2019 NORTH KOREA-U.S. SUMMIT HIGHLIGHT] FULL HIGHLIGHT, DAY1
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Imperative that we use our heads, act with wisdom: Imran Khan
Iterating that war is not a solution, Khan said, “If it (tensions between the two countries) escalates, it will no longer be in my control or in Modi’s”. “All wars are miscalculated, and no one knows where they lead to. World War I was supposed to end in weeks, it took six years. Similarly, the war on terrorism was not supposed to last 17 years. I ask India: with the weapons you have and the weapons we have, can we really afford a miscalculation?” asked the prime minister.
UK appeals for ‚restraint‘ as India-Pakistan row deepens after planes shot down over disputed Kashmir
The announcement came after the nation’s army said its air force shot down two Indian warplanes and captured two pilots after they crossed the boundary in the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt issued a video appeal for restraint, echoing a message delivered by Prime Minister Theresa May at the start of PMQs in the House of Commons.
NEW: Jeremy Corbyn has just sent a letter to all MPs – including Conservative ones – offering them the chance to talk to a member of his team to get them to back the Labour frontbench amendment. One person who recieved it says: „Haven‘t seen him do that before.“
Who’s really to blame for Pakistan’s terror attacks?
Imran Khan’s attempts to make peace are being deliberately thwarted
Brexit news latest: Brussels ‘will insist on delay of up to two years if UK fails to agree deal’
Senior ministers believe that the European Union will insist on a Brexit delay of up to two years if Britain fails to agree a deal in the next few weeks.
Several sources have told the Standard they do not think the sort of “short, limited extension” of Article 50 suggested by Theresa May in the Commons yesterday would be permitted by Brussels.
Notstände übertrumpfen die Verfassung nicht
Nachdem der Kongress den Antrag Präsident Trumps auf 5,7 Milliarden Dollar für die Grenzmauer abgelehnt hatte, erklärte der Präsident einen nationalen Notstand an der Südgrenze. Präsident Trump behauptet, dass dieser „Notstand“ ihm die Befugnis gibt, Gelder, die für andere Zwecke bereitgestellt sind, für den Bau der Grenzmauer umzuleiten.
Tory party at war over Remainer rebels’ ‘kamikaze plot to kill Brexit’
On another day of drama in Westminster:
– MPs prepared to vote on a series of amendments designed to derail Mrs May‘s Brexit plans
– Jacob Rees-Mogg hinted he could end up backing the PM‘s deal
– Brussels promised Mrs May an exit from the hated backstop plan
– EU bosses warned a delay to Brexit would do nothing to resolve the deadlock
– Voters called on MPs to get on with it and stop kicking the can down the road
Extending Article 50 is just another route to overturning the Brexit that people voted for
It is time to come together to deliver Brexit – however you voted in the 2016 referendum. People want their politicians to stop bickering and to reach a mature compromise so that we can move on, deliver Brexit and focus on the other important issues facing our country.
Brexit “next steps” debate: 27 February 2019
MPs are now debating what steps should be taken next in the Brexit process. They will debate amendments put forward by MPs from across the House, with votes expected to start at around 7pm.
Kennt ihr das? Ihr räumt auf und findet dabei überraschend Dinge, von denen ihr gar nicht wusstet, dass ihr sie habt? So ging das auch Norwegen, die zwei Atomreaktoren gefunden haben.
in Norwegen möchte man derzeit die Reaktoren zurückbauen, die in den 60er Jahren Teil des norwegischen Atomprogramms waren. Zuerst hatte man angenommen, es handele sich insgesamt um zwei Reaktoren, doch nun hat man in der Ortschaft Kjeller zwei weitere Reaktoren gefunden, die seit den 60ern außer Betrieb sind, aber von denen man dachte, sie seien bereits komplett entfernt worden.
GEMEINNÜTZIGKEIT: BUNDESFINANZHOF VERWEIST ATTAC-ENTSCHEIDUNG ZURÜCK NACH KASSEL
BFH legt Möglichkeiten politischen Engagements für gemeinnützige Organisationen enger aus als erste Instanz / Verheerendes Signal für zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen
Urteil des Bundesfinanzhofs: Attac ist nicht gemeinnützig
Der Trägerverein der Globalisierungsgegner Attac muss nach einem Urteil des Bundesfinanzhofs (BFH) mit dem endgültigen Entzug der Gemeinnützigkeit rechnen. Nach jahrelangem Rechtsstreit kommt das höchste deutsche Finanzgericht zu dem Schluss, dass zwar die unter Volksbildung zu fassende politische Bildungsarbeit als gemeinnützig gelte, nicht aber der Einsatz für allgemeinpolitische Forderungen zur Tagespolitik und dazu durchgeführte Kampagnen.
Foreign visitors amazed at Hanoi amid second US – North Korea summit
That Hanoi has been chosen to host the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea`s leader Kim Jong Un has become not only a focus of local and international media, but also a common topic of foreign visitors these days.
Donald Trump und Kim Jong-un beginnen Gespräche in Hanoi
Kim und Trump werden morgen zu einem Einzeltreffen und einem erweiterten Gipfeltreffen zusammenkommen. Ihre bilateralen Einigungen sollen als so genannte „Hanoi Erklärung“ veröffentlicht werden. Im Anschluss an das Gespräch werden beide eine gemeinsame Pressekonferenz geben.
Große Aufmerksamkeit richtet sich darauf, ob und wie beide Spitzenpolitiker die grob umrissene Einigung beim ersten Gipfel auf eine Denuklearisierung Nordkoreas konkretisieren. Ein weiteres Augenmerk liegt darauf, ob ein formales Ende des Koreakriegs (1950-53) erklärt wird.
The situation in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) – Security Council, 8452nd meeting
26 Jan 2019 – UN political chief calls for dialogue to ease tensions in Venezuela; Security Council divided over path to end crisis
Special Report: President Trump meets with Kim Jong Un in Hanoi
President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meet in Vietnam for a second round of talks, focusing on Kim’s nuclear arsenal.
PM Phúc meets US President Trump in Hà Nội
HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc met with US President Donald Trump in Hà Nội on Wednesday.
The Vietnamese Government leader warmly welcomed the US leader for the second DPRK-USA summit and bilateral activities with Việt Nam.
Pakistan claims 2 IAF jets shot down, pilots held; also releases video
The Pakistan Army has also released a video that shows a blindfolded man claiming that he is an officer of the Indian Air Force.
The Indian defence establishment has not commented on the video. Defence sources had earlier told PTI, “There are no reports of any Indian Air Force jet suffering damage in action by India’s adversaries.”
PAF shoots down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace: DG ISPR
Pakistan Military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor said Indian Air Force (IAF) crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and two of their aircraft were shot down by PAF inside Pakistani airspace.
„One of the aircraft fell inside AJK while other fell inside IoK. One Indian pilot arrested by troops on ground while two in the area,“ Director Gneral of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said.
House of Commons: Wednesday 27 February 2019 Order Paper No.258
12.30pm: Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any)
Up to 20 minutes: Ten Minute Rule Motion: Planning (Affordable Housing and Land
Compensation) (Helen Hayes)
No debate: Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2)
Bill: Second and Third Reading
Until any hour*: Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 7.00pm Business of the House Motion is agreed to)
Until 7.00pm: UK’s withdrawal from the European Union
(Motion)
4/7 Distrust of the leaders of both main parties is expressed in very strong terms. One Labour MP said the leadership under Corbyn is as remote as it was under Blair. One Conservative MP told me Theresa May is the worst Prime Minister we‘ve ever had, including Gordon Brown.
Gratified that the PM has accepted the key proposals in the cross-party Cooper-Letwin Bill. This is a victory for Parliament. We will lay amendments to her motion this afternoon and seek confirmation of her commitments from ministers during tomorrow’s debate.
(26.2.2019)
Yvette Cooper’s Private Member’s Bill explained
(19.2.2019) What role does Parliament have in extending Article 50?
Although it is not explicitly stated in UK legislation, Parliament is not thought to have a formal role in deciding whether the Article 50 process should be extended as a matter of EU law. Extension is ultimately a question that is resolved by the UK Government acting on the UK’s behalf, negotiating with the European Union.
Brexit Supreme Court Case: MPs‘ motion on Article 50 was not legally binding, Government lawyer admits
(8. Dezember2016) A vote by MPs to back Theresa May’s Brexit plans was not legally binding, the Government’s lawyers have admitted.
James Eadie QC made the concession during the final day of Supreme Court appeal which is considering whether the Prime Minister has sufficient authority to trigger Article 50 without a vote by MPs.
The House of Commons’ Last Chance at Taking Back Control?
A key part of the case against the Cooper-Letwin plan is that it is unlikely to work without a degree of Government support.
Jeremy Corbyn’s backing for a second Brexit vote sparks fury as FIFTY MPs set to defy Labour leader
Labour chairman Ian Lavery was described as “very angry” as he branded the support for a second referendum “political suicide” – arguing that the move risks shedding votes in the Midlands and northern England.
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon attacked the leadership for failing to consult the shadow cabinet before announcing the U-turn – asking Mr Corbyn: “Why did we hear about it in the media?”
Find the Leftist
The Israeli left is aware of its own impending extinction and the preponderant reaction is to assimilate into another life form until the worst is over, but it‘s self-defeating
Prospective participants at Kim-Trump social dinner
Watchers say,… since only the closest aides will take part in the greeting and dinner, the two countries will have a frank discussion on denuclearization and corresponding measures. Adding to that speculation is the fact that the hawkish U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton, who also arrived in Hanoi on Tuesday,… ISN‘T a member of these talks.
[#LIVE] 2019 NORTH KOREA-U.S. SUMMIT
▪ Leaders of North Korea and U.S. to have sit-down meeting Wednesday evening
Südkoreas Parteien wünschen sich Erfolg beim zweiten Nordkorea-USA-Gipfel
Die Fraktionschefs teilten weiter mit, sie hofften nachdrücklich, dass durch den Gipfel ein neuer Meilenstein für eine vollständige Denuklearisierung Nordkoreas und eine dauerhafte Friedensverankerung auf der koreanischen Halbinsel erreicht werden könne. Die Nationalversammlung der Republik Korea wolle die Ergebnisse des zweiten Nordkorea-USA-Gipfels aufmerksam verfolgen und auf die Situation danach überparteilich reagieren.