Tag #Political Influence

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Schröder Cancels Nord Stream 2 Testimony

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder canceled his testimony before the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament's Nord Stream 2 investigative committee due to health reasons, leaving only the former Nord Stream 2 CEO, Matthias Warnig, to be questioned regarding the pipeline's construction and th...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Musk's $119 Million Bet on Trump's Presidency

Elon Musk, a billionaire businessman, heavily funded Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign with over $119 million, and also contributed over $280 million to other Republican candidates, suggesting a strategic move to influence policy in his favor.

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Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic

A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...

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Quality Education
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Musk's Gesture at Trump Inauguration Sparks Nazi Salute Comparisons

Elon Musk's gesture at Donald Trump's inauguration event prompted comparisons to a Nazi salute on social media, highlighting shifting relationships between tech CEOs and the new president.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Musk's X Amplifies Right-Wing Extremism, Raising Global Concerns

Elon Musk's use of X to promote right-wing extremism is raising concerns about global political influence, as evidenced by his interactions with figures like Alex Jones and Alice Weidel, and his potential impact on elections worldwide.

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FBI Deputy Director Abbate Retires Amidst Incoming Administration Uncertainty

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate abruptly retired Monday, creating further uncertainty for the agency as President Trump's administration begins, with Brian Driscoll serving as acting head until a permanent replacement is confirmed.

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Corporate Appeasement and Religious Resistance to Trump's Policies

Top executives from major US companies and prominent German politicians have shown support for Donald Trump, while religious leaders like Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde have openly criticized his policies, highlighting the contrast between appeasement and resistance to right-wing extremism.

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AfD Receives Record €1.5 Million Donation, Exposing German Campaign Finance Loopholes

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party received a record €1.5 million donation from Winfried Stöcker, a medical entrepreneur, highlighting the lack of donation limits in the country despite concerns about transparency and influence.

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From Woke to MAGA: The Broligarchy's Political Transformation

The article explores the shift in political ideology among billionaire tech founders, from initial progressive ideals to conservative leanings, attributing the change to perceived attacks from what they deem as radicalized elites and consequent prioritization of self-preservation.

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Schröder and Warnig to Testify in Nord Stream 2 Inquiry

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and former Nord Stream 2 CEO Matthias Warnig will testify on Friday before a Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament committee investigating the Nord Stream 2 pipeline's construction, which was completed in late 2021 but never went into operation due to the ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034 Amidst Widening Wealth Gap

Oxfam's new report predicts five individuals will become trillionaires within the next decade due to a soaring stock market, while the number of people living in poverty remains stagnant since 1990; over one-third of billionaires' wealth comes from inheritance.

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Global Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024

Global billionaire wealth increased by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, with a significant portion inherited, fueling concerns about inequality and political influence, particularly with the upcoming wealthy Trump administration.

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