#frg #israel : #automobileindustry / #multinational / #militarization / #armament
„ #Volkswagen is considering plans to convert one of its German car factories into a production hub for Israel’s missile defence systems, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
The carmaker has held talks with Israel's #RafaelAdvancedDefenseSystems about repurposing its #Osnabruck plant, shifting from vehicle production to manufacturing components for Israel’s #IronDome system.“
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nazi-era-weapons-maker-volkswagen-eyes-return-arms-production-time-israel
#frg #spain #usa #israel #iran : #warofaggression / #dissent / #servility / #opportunism / #foreignpolicy
„Spain’s leader has taken a strong position in refusing the US demand to use Spanish bases to strike Iran. Europe should show solidarity in the face of Trump’s threats.“
#usa #israel #iran #uk #france #frg: #warofaggression / #militarysupport / #nato / #internationallaw / #regimechange / #complicity
„Britain, France and Germany say they are ready to work with the US and partners to help stop Iran’s retaliatory attacks
British Prime Minister K. Starmer, French President E. Macron and German Chancellor F. Merz said in a joint statement that they are “appalled” by Iran’s “reckless” strikes on their allies (…).“
#frg #france #eu : #nato / #bundeswehr / #militarybuildup
(Locomotive of european militarism)
#frg #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #genocide / #militaryequipment / #filmfestival
„In his acceptance speech, director Abdallah Alkhatib, who was honored for best feature film debut, described the German government as a "partner in the genocide in Gaza." German Environment Minister Schneider left the event.“
Guess what the headline in the main news broadcast was...
Namely this:
„Outrage after hate speech against Israel at #Berlinale“
Original source:
https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/berlin/antisemitismus-berlinale-102.html
#frg #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #genocide / #filmfestival / #city / #berlin / #palinale / #report
„As the Berlinale faces renewed criticism over its handling of Palestine, a parallel festival, Palinale, returns for a second year with an expanded programme of international films, exhibitions and talks. Schayan Riaz shares impressions from its opening night.“
https://qantara.de/en/article/palinale-film-festival-berlin-politically-engaged-alternative

As the Berlinale faces renewed criticism over its handling of Palestine, a parallel festival, Palinale, returns for a second year with an expanded programme of international films, exhibitions and talks. Schayan Riaz shares impressions from its opening night.
#frg #israel #palestine #war #gaza #genocide #filmfestival #city #berlin #protest #openletter #government
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… said that Wenders was being pressured by a certain group of activists – "Pali activists" – to "say more, do more." In his opinion, Wenders had "found exactly the right words." As always, the Berlinale was a very political event. "All the sensitive issues are addressed."«
(Translation into German with support from Deepl)
Original article here (German only):
https://www.tagesschau.de/kultur/berlinale-kritik-weimer-100.html
#frg #israel #palestine #war #gaza #genocide #filmfestival #city #berlin #protest #openletter #government
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… of the letter also criticized jury president Wim Wenders and accused the Berlinale of censorship. Weimer refutes this accusation, saying that there is no censorship — the Berlinale is a place where opinions clash and open discussion takes place. The range of political debate is enormous.
The Minister of State for Culture also backed jury president Wenders. He …
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