Daily Archives: 27. Oktober 2021


27.10.2021 - 19:42 [ Radio Utopie ]

Verfassungswidriger Ausnahmezustand, Gewaltenteilung außer Kraft, Staat will Repression noch eskalieren

((24. August 2020)

Das Parlament kontrolliert die Regierung. Das nennt man parlamentarische Demokratie.

Die Regierung hat lediglich die Kompetenz Gesetze umzusetzen, nicht mit Verordnungen um sich zu schmeissen und gleich die ganze Demokratie außer Kraft zu setzen.

Das „Robert Koch Institut“ ist eine Regierungsbehörde. Eine Re-gier-ungs-be-hör-de.

Hat der Bundestag oder dessen „Ausschuss für Gesundheit“, von dem Sie nie gehört haben, zu irgendeinem Zeitpunkt die Angaben der Regierungsbehörde „Robert Koch Institut“ kontrolliert?

Sind innerhalb des gesamten fünfmonatigen Ausnahmezustands, oder gar vorher, die gewählten Abgeordneten des Parlaments auch nur ein einziges Mal bei dieser zu drei heiligen Buchstaben aus dem Morgenlande geronnenen Behörde aufgetaucht und haben irgendetwas, auch nur eine der auserwählten Zahlen denen sich diese Bananenrepublik zu Füßen geworfen hat, tatsächlich überprüft? Haben sie kontrolliert, woher dieses ganze neue Zahlentestament überhaupt stammt, wer es zusammengezählt oder einfach erzählt hat? Haben sie Akten studiert, Datenbanken durchforstet, vor Ort, so als ginge es für sie um einen Steuernachlass von 500 Euro wegen eines neuen, potentiell absetzbaren Smart Devices in ihrer 7-Zimmer-Villa, also praktisch um ihr Leben?

Nein.

27.10.2021 - 19:29 [ Michael Kretschmer, Ministerpräsident / Twitter ]

Wer Normalität erzwingen will, verhindert sie möglicherweise. In diesen Tagen können wir noch entscheiden, ob Einschränkungen auf die Risikogruppe der Ungeimpften konzentriert werden kann.

In einigen Wochen wird es auch diese Option nicht mehr geben. 2G ist jetzt zwingendes Muss.

27.10.2021 - 19:02 [ Nordwest-Zeitung / Twitter ]

SPD, Grüne und FDP wollen die Corona-Einschränkungen dem Impffortschritt anpassen. Das Ende der epidemischen Notlage im November sei aber kein „Freedom Day“.

27.10.2021 - 15:32 [ Don't Extradite Assange / Twitter ]

Julian Assange‘s fiancée: It‘s completely unthinkable that the UK courts would agree to extradite Julian Assange to the country that conspired to assassinate him. #AssangeCase #FreeAssange @StellaMoris1

27.10.2021 - 15:23 [ Don't Extradite Assange / Twitter ]

Stella Moris speaks at the Belmarsh Tribunal. „The extrajudicial assassination of Julian was discussed at the highest levels of US Government. The 7th floor of the CIA in Langley (directors office) requested sketches and options on how to kill Julian“ #AssangeCase @StellaMoris1

27.10.2021 - 15:11 [ Jill Lawless / associated press / ABC News ]

US asks UK court to permit extradition of WikiLeaks‘ Assange

The United States asked Britain’s High Court on Wednesday to overturn a judge’s decision that Julian Assange should not be sent to the United States to face espionage charges, promising that the WikiLeaks founder would be able to serve any prison sentence he receives in his native Australia.

27.10.2021 - 14:18 [ Wikileaks.org ]

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27.10.2021 - 14:01 [ Independent.co.uk ]

Julian Assange: Family and supporters gather at High Court for extradition appeal hearing

His partner Stella Moris and father John Shipton were among those arriving at the court.

Ms Moris told reporters: “I’m very concerned for Julian’s health, I saw him on Saturday, he’s very thin.

“I hope the courts will end this nightmare, that Julian is able to come home soon and that wise heads prevail.

27.10.2021 - 13:56 [ Reporters without Borders ]

UK High Court set to hear US appeal in the Assange extradition case

From 27 to 28 October, the UK High Court will consider the US government’s appeal against the court decision opposing the extradition of Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange. Despite continued barriers to access, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) will again be attempting to monitor the proceedings, and calls again for the case to be closed and Assange to be immediately released.

27.10.2021 - 13:45 [ .theHinduBusinessLine.com ]

What has the US-China trade ‘war’ achieved?

(04.10.2021)

On July 6, 2018, US President Donald Trump unilaterally imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Chinese imports of around $34 billion, and further tariffs in 2018 and 2019 — claiming that trade between US and China had been unfairly skewed in China’s favour and needed to be rebalanced. The ostensible reason put forward was the persistence of what were called “unfair trade practices” and “technology theft” by China.

Thereafter, the trade war has continued into the administration of President Joe Biden, and morphed into a technology war, which is probably what it was always about.

27.10.2021 - 13:18 [ Nikkei.com ]

China to create rare-earths giant by joining three state companies

(October 24, 2021)

China accounts for 60% of the world‘s production of rare earths according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The top export destinations are Japan (49% by value) followed by the U.S. (15%), according to Chinese media.

For the Xi leadership, rare earths can also be used as a diplomatic trump card. When China protested Japan‘s nationalization of the Senkaku Islands in 2010, Beijing stalled exports of rare earths as a means to pressure the Japanese side. The new move to restructure the rare-earth industry, therefore, may affect rare-earth supply to Japan and the U.S., analysts warn.

27.10.2021 - 13:06 [ ABC.net.au ]

China says the West should respect its ‚own pace‘ as Europe and US face magnesium supply crisis

The paper said the magnesium shortage was not a simple issue that could be resolved by increasing production from China.

„Global supply chains face challenges of climate change targets, high inflation and logistics obstacles,“ it noted in an editorial on Monday.

27.10.2021 - 12:25 [ Bloomberg ]

China’s Curbs on Fertilizer Exports to Worsen Global Price Shock

(October 19, 2021)

Some Chinese fertilizer cargoes ready to be shipped are being held up by local authorities for additional checks or to obtain new export certificates, according to people familiar with the matter. The supplies will either end up being sold on the domestic market or face delays in being exported, said the people, who asked not to be named as they are not authorized to speak on the matter.

27.10.2021 - 12:18 [ Wisconsin State Farmer ]

China halts phosphate exports

(Sept 28, 2021)

“We‘re in a trade war,” Ezinga said. “You‘ve got a supply-restricted market today. Ten to 12 years ago, you had a demand-led market with some supply constraints. Logistics is a mess, but I feel pretty comfortable that we‘re going to have the supply in the U.S. It‘s just — at what price?”

27.10.2021 - 12:16 [ S&P Global ]

China gasoil exports likely to hit over six-year low in Oct on rising domestic prices, tight quotas

(08 Oct 2021)

Unless the Chinese government allocates new export quotas for 2021, only 5.87 million mt, or 1.47 million mt/month, of quotas were available for gasoline, gasoil and jet fuel exports between September and December, Platts reported earlier. China exported 31.13 million mt, or 3.89 million mt/month, of oil products between January-August, data from the country‘s General Administration of Customs showed.

27.10.2021 - 12:00 [ S&P Global ]

China to allow transfer of fuel oil export quotas to gasoline, gasoil, jet fuel: sources

(26.10.2021)

With the quotas running out, the oil companies have decided to lower their gasoil and gasoline exports to minimum levels to ensure domestic supplies, while saving quotas for exporting jet fuel, Platts reported earlier. Jet fuel currently faces poor demand in China.

Beijing is set to cut China‘s key oil product exports in an effort to reduce carbon emissions along the value chain.

27.10.2021 - 11:28 [ gCaptain.com ]

Port Operator DP World Sees Lasting Supply Chain Disruptions: ‘Maybe in 2023’

(October 1, 2021)

DP World is one of the world’s largest operators of marine ports and inland cargo terminals, stretching from gateways in London and Antwerp to hubs in Africa, Russia, India and the Americas. It recently announced a string of deals as it attempts to become a more diversified, integrated logistics company.

Meanwhile, it continues to look for ways to cut debt. DP World is considering offering international investors a chance to buy into the Jebel Ali Free Zone, a prized asset that helped transform Dubai into a hub of global trade, people familiar with the matter have said.

27.10.2021 - 11:16 [ Oilprice.com ]

Oil Prices Will Remain High For Years To Come

(Oct 25, 2021)

Rebounding global oil consumption amid tight supply—contrary to some forecasts last year that indicate demand may have peaked or was close to its peak—as well as years of underinvestment in new supply following the 2015 crash, have prompted Wall Street banks to raise significantly their projections for oil prices in the short and medium term.

Oil prices have hit multi-year highs in recent days, with WTI Crude at its highest since 2014 and Brent Crude at the highest level since October 2018.

27.10.2021 - 11:04 [ Times of India ]

OPEC+ comfortable with rising price trend

(today)

„We don‘t take things for granted, we still have COVID,“ Saudi Arabia‘s energy minister and de facto leader of the OPEC+ group of major oil exporters said in a television interview on Saturday. „We are not yet out of the woods,“ he said. „We need to be careful. The crisis is contained but is not necessarily over.“

27.10.2021 - 10:42 [ ModernFarmer.com ]

Why Global Food Prices Continue to Climb

(Oct 19, 2021)

Global food prices shot up nearly 33 percent in September compared with the same period the year before. That’s according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)‘s monthly Food Price Index, which also found that global prices have risen by more than three percent since July, reaching levels not seen since 2011.

27.10.2021 - 10:35 [ Independent.co.uk ]

UK facing ‘terrifying’ food and drink price rises, industry warns MPs

(20.10.2021)

Mr Wright said that while there are some shortages on shelves, the UK does have sufficient food.

He added: „We are not going to run out of food but there are some shortages, we have seen some problems with pigs and poultry, with some of these being solved.“

27.10.2021 - 10:30 [ Xahoo.com ]

UK food prices likely to rise as Christmas approaches

(October 26, 2021)

„It is now clear that the increased costs from labour shortages, supply chain issues and rising commodity prices have started filtering through to the consumer.“

27.10.2021 - 10:24 [ CBS News ]

On the table for Thanksgiving this year? Higher food prices

(October 26, 2021)

This year is a different story. Several factors are combining to drive up food prices, including labor shortages, higher transportation costs and supply-chain disruptions.

27.10.2021 - 10:18 [ rbb24.de ]

Steigende Lebensmittelpreise: „Ich brauche im Monat 50 Euro mehr als vor einem Jahr“

(06.10.2021)

Die Berlinerin Romy Puhlmann muss mit wenigen Hundert Euro im Monat auskommen. Durch die Corona-Pandemie stiegen die Preise rasant.

27.10.2021 - 07:32 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Evaluierung der Hilfsprojekte: Irritationen bei Afghanistan-Aufarbeitung

Im Sondierungspapier einer möglichen künftigen Regierungskoalition von SPD, Grünen und FDP ist bereits festgehalten: Ein Parlamentarischer Untersuchungsausschuss soll im Bundestag die Geschehnisse rund um die militärische Evakuierung in Kabul durchleuchten. Und eine sogenannte Enquete-Kommission soll ergänzend die deutsche Afghanistan-Politik unter die Lupe nehmen. Braucht es da, zusätzlich, noch eine teure Ausschreibung?

27.10.2021 - 05:19 [ ZDF ]

Das ist das neue Bundestagspräsidium

Der 20. Bundestag ist der größte aller Zeiten. Die Abgeordneten sitzen beengt, wählten Bärbel Bas (SPD) als Bundestagspräsidentin. Im Präsidium sitzen Stellvertreter aus allen Fraktionen – der Kandidat der AfD-Fraktion erhielt jedoch keine Mehrheit.