Tag #Political Interference

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Israel Railways Negotiates Collective Bargaining Agreement Amidst Internal Power Struggle

Israel Railways is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with its workers' committee, aiming to resolve labor disputes and improve operational stability. The agreement includes a doubled welfare budget (to 20 million NIS annually), a one-month strike notice period, and allows management ...

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High Costs and Delays Threaten Canada's Transit Expansion

Canada's transit projects cost significantly more per kilometer than in other countries due to political meddling, strict engineering, and lack of experience, leading to cost overruns and delays, threatening public support for future projects.

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Germany Warns of AI-Powered Disinformation Campaign Targeting Bundestag Election

Ahead of the February 23rd Bundestag election, the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of disinformation campaigns using AI to create fake content, aiming to influence public opinion and undermine democratic institutions. Right-wing extremist actors are amplifying these efforts...

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New HIV Injection Offers Hope, but Political Headwinds Threaten Progress

A new long-acting HIV injection offers six months of protection with one dose; however, political attacks on programs like PEPFAR and the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in countries with high HIV burdens threaten to reverse progress, potentially leading to future pandemics.

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EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure

The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...

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EU Investigates X, but Doesn't Plan a Ban Despite Musk's Actions

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, falsely claims the EU wants to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation. The EU is investigating X for potential DSA violations but hasn't called for a ban; Bardella's claims are unsubstantiated.

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Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Bypassing Legal Requirements

President Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general from various federal agencies on Friday night via brief emails citing "changing priorities," bypassing the legally required 30-day notice to Congress and raising concerns about political interference.

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US Government Statistical System Faces Instability Due to Budget Cuts

Budget cuts threaten the US federal government's statistical system, impacting data accuracy and potentially affecting the 2030 census and the monthly jobs report due to reduced survey participation and modernization delays.

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Trump Administration Removes Top National Security Prosecutors

The Trump administration removed two experienced prosecutors from the Justice Department's National Security Division, sparking concern among staff; one was involved in the Mar-a-Lago search. They were offered positions in a new immigration task force.

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Spanish Government Orchestrates Telefónica CEO Resignation Amidst Concerns of Political Interference

The Spanish government orchestrated the resignation of Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, citing concerns over a Saudi Arabian telecom company's potential takeover, but the move appears politically motivated, pressuring La Caixa and potentially setting a concerning precedent for government i...

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Greek Judicial System Mandates On-Call Courts Following Fatal Drunk Driving Incident

A drunk driver in Crete, Greece, caused a fatal accident after evading arrest twice in a weekend, leading the President of the Areios Pagos to mandate on-call courts for weekends and holidays to address the systemic issue of judicial response inefficiency.

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Bondi's Confirmation Hearing Raises Concerns About Political Interference

Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing for attorney general begins Wednesday, raising concerns about potential political interference due to her past support for Donald Trump and her work for Ballard Partners, a firm representing companies often in conflict with the Department of Justice.

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