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JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE FLASHPOINT PARADOX (2013)**
*"#FlashpointParadox (2013): 'DC's darkest timeline!' ⚡🦸♂️ Barry breaks reality. #DCAnimated
🔗 https://cine31.blogspot.com/2018/04/justice-league-flashpoint-paradox-2013.html -
JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE FLASHPOINT PARADOX (2013)**
*"#FlashpointParadox (2013): 'DC's darkest timeline!' ⚡🦸♂️ Barry breaks reality. #DCAnimated
🔗 https://cine31.blogspot.com/2018/04/justice-league-flashpoint-paradox-2013.html -
JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE FLASHPOINT PARADOX (2013)**
*"#FlashpointParadox (2013): 'DC's darkest timeline!' ⚡🦸♂️ Barry breaks reality. #DCAnimated
🔗 https://cine31.blogspot.com/2018/04/justice-league-flashpoint-paradox-2013.html -
Let’s see what this is all about! This is me, I take a lot of photos, here are some pics I’ve taken while borrowing my buddy’s #LeicaM6 ! Turns out I take more photos of myself with the camera than actually photos of things I find inspiring… a true #LeicaMan in the making?
#introduction #believeinfilm #filmphotography #analog #35mm #selfieonfilm #portra #flashphotography
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Let’s see what this is all about! This is me, I take a lot of photos, here are some pics I’ve taken while borrowing my buddy’s #LeicaM6 ! Turns out I take more photos of myself with the camera than actually photos of things I find inspiring… a true #LeicaMan in the making?
#introduction #believeinfilm #filmphotography #analog #35mm #selfieonfilm #portra #flashphotography
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Let’s see what this is all about! This is me, I take a lot of photos, here are some pics I’ve taken while borrowing my buddy’s #LeicaM6 ! Turns out I take more photos of myself with the camera than actually photos of things I find inspiring… a true #LeicaMan in the making?
#introduction #believeinfilm #filmphotography #analog #35mm #selfieonfilm #portra #flashphotography
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Let’s see what this is all about! This is me, I take a lot of photos, here are some pics I’ve taken while borrowing my buddy’s #LeicaM6 ! Turns out I take more photos of myself with the camera than actually photos of things I find inspiring… a true #LeicaMan in the making?
#introduction #believeinfilm #filmphotography #analog #35mm #selfieonfilm #portra #flashphotography
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CW: Political corruption, institutional weaponization, global conflict
The Grip on the Flow: Navigating America's Hidden Political Crises (Mid-May 2026)
WASHINGTON D.C. / CIVICOHUB — While legacy media networks remain bogged down by algorithmic clickbait and controlled narratives, a massive recalibration of power and transparency is unfolding right now across the United States.For CivicoHub, we have conducted a deep, unfiltered sweep of the most critical political events trending this week—May 17, 2026. From multi-billion-dollar taxpayer settlements to the historic unsealing of classified government files, here is the factual reality of what is happening in US politics today, completely free of corporate spin.
I. The $1.7 Billion Taxpayer "Slush Fund"
The intersection of the justice system and political loyalty has reached an unprecedented flashpoint this week. Breaking reports have confirmed that the administration is finalizing a deal to drop a massive $10 billion personal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in exchange for the creation of a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded compensation pool.According to the terms being deliberated, this fund—styled as a "Truth and Justice Commission"—would be used to compensate individuals the administration claims were "wrongfully targeted" by government "weaponization," notably including over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol events. Lawmakers have publicly blasted the move as "outright corruption," arguing that it weaponizes the Treasury Department’s Judgment Fund to reward political loyalists without congressional oversight. This maneuver effectively bypasses standard checks and balances, directly transferring public tax dollars to political allies under the guise of legal settlements.
II. The Spectacle of the China Summit
Information sovereignty requires real-time access to global events, yet the narrative surrounding America's foreign policy is actively being managed to project stability amidst ongoing, massive international conflicts, specifically the 2026 Iran war.The President returned to Washington this weekend following a highly anticipated two-day summit with China's Xi Jinping. While the administration touted the trip as yielding "fantastic trade deals" regarding Boeing aircraft and agriculture, independent analysis and international reporting confirm that the summit was heavy on pageantry but failed to secure any tangible breakthroughs regarding Iran, AI regulation, or the highly contested status of Taiwan. The administration's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan are a "negotiating chip" has heightened anxieties on the island and reveals a shifting global power dynamic that legacy media is hesitant to fully unpack.
III. The Grift of "Political Commerce": The $59 Million Phone
The intersection of political branding and consumer commerce has sparked intense scrutiny this week. Nearly a year after the Trump Organization launched "Trump Mobile," collecting roughly $59 million in $100 pre-order deposits for a branded gold smartphone, widespread consumer anger is mounting.Despite an estimated 590,000 deposits collected, the company scrubbed original release dates and quietly updated its terms to state that the deposit represents only a "conditional opportunity" to purchase the device, with no guarantee it will ever be produced. While Trump Mobile recently claimed the heavily-delayed phones will finally begin shipping "this week," the incident exposes the lack of accountability and consumer protection when political branding shields commercial ventures from standard regulatory scrutiny.
IV. The Unprecedented UAP Disclosure
In an entirely unexpected pivot that has dominated alternative and independent networks this week, the administration has initiated a massive, historic declassification of government files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and extraterrestrial life.Following a direct presidential mandate earlier this year, the Department of War (DOW)—under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth—launched the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This ongoing, rolling release, which began on May 8, 2026, covers previously classified historical documents spanning decades. While some transparency advocates view this as the ultimate triumph of information sovereignty, skeptical analysts question the timing of the release, viewing it as a potential strategic distraction from the administration's controversial domestic financial maneuvers. Regardless of intent, the release of these files marks a profound shift in how the government handles once-anomalous data.
Fact Check & Verification Sheet (Current as of May 17, 2026)
1. The $1.776 Billion IRS Settlement ProposalStatus: TRUE
Claim: The DOJ is finalizing a deal for the administration to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.776 billion taxpayer fund to compensate political allies and January 6 defendants.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/federal-funding-trump-ballroom-jeopardy-senate-ruling
https://www.everettpost.com/national/trump-administration-to-create-1-776b-truth-and-justice-commission-to-compensate-allies-sources/2. The Hyped, But Stalled China Summit
Status: TRUE
Claim: The May 2026 diplomatic summit in China yielded no major breakthroughs on Taiwan, AI, or the ongoing war in Iran, despite administration claims of massive trade deals.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/trump-china-visit-iran-agreement-xi-jinping-elusive
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/17/asia-pacific/politics/trump-taiwan-china-analysis/3. The Delayed "Trump Mobile" Phone
Status: TRUE
Claim: Trump Mobile collected an estimated $59 million in deposits for a gold smartphone that faced severe delays and shifting consumer terms, drawing intense scrutiny before recently announcing initial shipments.
Sources:
https://time.com/article/2026/05/11/trump-phone-late-not-made-in-u-s/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-phone-will-finally-ship-this-week-after-months-long-delay/4. The UAP/UFO Mass Declassification
Status: TRUE
Claim: The Department of War is releasing an unprecedented trove of UAP/UFO records to the public via a new reporting system called PURSUE.
Source:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-begins-release-ufo-files/Tags: #CivicoHub #SovereignSocial #USPolitics2026 #InformationSovereignty #GovernmentTransparency #Accountability #UAPDisclosure #Geopolitics #IndependentJournalism #Fediverse
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CW: Political corruption, institutional weaponization, global conflict
The Grip on the Flow: Navigating America's Hidden Political Crises (Mid-May 2026)
WASHINGTON D.C. / CIVICOHUB — While legacy media networks remain bogged down by algorithmic clickbait and controlled narratives, a massive recalibration of power and transparency is unfolding right now across the United States.For CivicoHub, we have conducted a deep, unfiltered sweep of the most critical political events trending this week—May 17, 2026. From multi-billion-dollar taxpayer settlements to the historic unsealing of classified government files, here is the factual reality of what is happening in US politics today, completely free of corporate spin.
I. The $1.7 Billion Taxpayer "Slush Fund"
The intersection of the justice system and political loyalty has reached an unprecedented flashpoint this week. Breaking reports have confirmed that the administration is finalizing a deal to drop a massive $10 billion personal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in exchange for the creation of a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded compensation pool.According to the terms being deliberated, this fund—styled as a "Truth and Justice Commission"—would be used to compensate individuals the administration claims were "wrongfully targeted" by government "weaponization," notably including over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol events. Lawmakers have publicly blasted the move as "outright corruption," arguing that it weaponizes the Treasury Department’s Judgment Fund to reward political loyalists without congressional oversight. This maneuver effectively bypasses standard checks and balances, directly transferring public tax dollars to political allies under the guise of legal settlements.
II. The Spectacle of the China Summit
Information sovereignty requires real-time access to global events, yet the narrative surrounding America's foreign policy is actively being managed to project stability amidst ongoing, massive international conflicts, specifically the 2026 Iran war.The President returned to Washington this weekend following a highly anticipated two-day summit with China's Xi Jinping. While the administration touted the trip as yielding "fantastic trade deals" regarding Boeing aircraft and agriculture, independent analysis and international reporting confirm that the summit was heavy on pageantry but failed to secure any tangible breakthroughs regarding Iran, AI regulation, or the highly contested status of Taiwan. The administration's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan are a "negotiating chip" has heightened anxieties on the island and reveals a shifting global power dynamic that legacy media is hesitant to fully unpack.
III. The Grift of "Political Commerce": The $59 Million Phone
The intersection of political branding and consumer commerce has sparked intense scrutiny this week. Nearly a year after the Trump Organization launched "Trump Mobile," collecting roughly $59 million in $100 pre-order deposits for a branded gold smartphone, widespread consumer anger is mounting.Despite an estimated 590,000 deposits collected, the company scrubbed original release dates and quietly updated its terms to state that the deposit represents only a "conditional opportunity" to purchase the device, with no guarantee it will ever be produced. While Trump Mobile recently claimed the heavily-delayed phones will finally begin shipping "this week," the incident exposes the lack of accountability and consumer protection when political branding shields commercial ventures from standard regulatory scrutiny.
IV. The Unprecedented UAP Disclosure
In an entirely unexpected pivot that has dominated alternative and independent networks this week, the administration has initiated a massive, historic declassification of government files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and extraterrestrial life.Following a direct presidential mandate earlier this year, the Department of War (DOW)—under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth—launched the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This ongoing, rolling release, which began on May 8, 2026, covers previously classified historical documents spanning decades. While some transparency advocates view this as the ultimate triumph of information sovereignty, skeptical analysts question the timing of the release, viewing it as a potential strategic distraction from the administration's controversial domestic financial maneuvers. Regardless of intent, the release of these files marks a profound shift in how the government handles once-anomalous data.
Fact Check & Verification Sheet (Current as of May 17, 2026)
1. The $1.776 Billion IRS Settlement ProposalStatus: TRUE
Claim: The DOJ is finalizing a deal for the administration to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.776 billion taxpayer fund to compensate political allies and January 6 defendants.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/federal-funding-trump-ballroom-jeopardy-senate-ruling
https://www.everettpost.com/national/trump-administration-to-create-1-776b-truth-and-justice-commission-to-compensate-allies-sources/2. The Hyped, But Stalled China Summit
Status: TRUE
Claim: The May 2026 diplomatic summit in China yielded no major breakthroughs on Taiwan, AI, or the ongoing war in Iran, despite administration claims of massive trade deals.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/trump-china-visit-iran-agreement-xi-jinping-elusive
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/17/asia-pacific/politics/trump-taiwan-china-analysis/3. The Delayed "Trump Mobile" Phone
Status: TRUE
Claim: Trump Mobile collected an estimated $59 million in deposits for a gold smartphone that faced severe delays and shifting consumer terms, drawing intense scrutiny before recently announcing initial shipments.
Sources:
https://time.com/article/2026/05/11/trump-phone-late-not-made-in-u-s/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-phone-will-finally-ship-this-week-after-months-long-delay/4. The UAP/UFO Mass Declassification
Status: TRUE
Claim: The Department of War is releasing an unprecedented trove of UAP/UFO records to the public via a new reporting system called PURSUE.
Source:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-begins-release-ufo-files/Tags: #CivicoHub #SovereignSocial #USPolitics2026 #InformationSovereignty #GovernmentTransparency #Accountability #UAPDisclosure #Geopolitics #IndependentJournalism #Fediverse
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Hier is het volledige bericht nogmaals, maar nu met 100% platte, rauwe URL's die direct door Mastodon herkend worden, zonder verborgen Markdown-code.
CW: Political corruption, institutional weaponization, global conflict
The Grip on the Flow: Navigating America's Hidden Political Crises (Mid-May 2026)
WASHINGTON D.C. / CIVICOHUB — While legacy media networks remain bogged down by algorithmic clickbait and controlled narratives, a massive recalibration of power and transparency is unfolding right now across the United States.For CivicoHub, we have conducted a deep, unfiltered sweep of the most critical political events trending this week—May 17, 2026. From multi-billion-dollar taxpayer settlements to the historic unsealing of classified government files, here is the factual reality of what is happening in US politics today, completely free of corporate spin.
I. The $1.7 Billion Taxpayer "Slush Fund"
The intersection of the justice system and political loyalty has reached an unprecedented flashpoint this week. Breaking reports have confirmed that the administration is finalizing a deal to drop a massive $10 billion personal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in exchange for the creation of a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded compensation pool.According to the terms being deliberated, this fund—styled as a "Truth and Justice Commission"—would be used to compensate individuals the administration claims were "wrongfully targeted" by government "weaponization," notably including over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol events. Lawmakers have publicly blasted the move as "outright corruption," arguing that it weaponizes the Treasury Department’s Judgment Fund to reward political loyalists without congressional oversight. This maneuver effectively bypasses standard checks and balances, directly transferring public tax dollars to political allies under the guise of legal settlements.
II. The Spectacle of the China Summit
Information sovereignty requires real-time access to global events, yet the narrative surrounding America's foreign policy is actively being managed to project stability amidst ongoing, massive international conflicts, specifically the 2026 Iran war.The President returned to Washington this weekend following a highly anticipated two-day summit with China's Xi Jinping. While the administration touted the trip as yielding "fantastic trade deals" regarding Boeing aircraft and agriculture, independent analysis and international reporting confirm that the summit was heavy on pageantry but failed to secure any tangible breakthroughs regarding Iran, AI regulation, or the highly contested status of Taiwan. The administration's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan are a "negotiating chip" has heightened anxieties on the island and reveals a shifting global power dynamic that legacy media is hesitant to fully unpack.
III. The Grift of "Political Commerce": The $59 Million Phone
The intersection of political branding and consumer commerce has sparked intense scrutiny this week. Nearly a year after the Trump Organization launched "Trump Mobile," collecting roughly $59 million in $100 pre-order deposits for a branded gold smartphone, widespread consumer anger is mounting.Despite an estimated 590,000 deposits collected, the company scrubbed original release dates and quietly updated its terms to state that the deposit represents only a "conditional opportunity" to purchase the device, with no guarantee it will ever be produced. While Trump Mobile recently claimed the heavily-delayed phones will finally begin shipping "this week," the incident exposes the lack of accountability and consumer protection when political branding shields commercial ventures from standard regulatory scrutiny.
IV. The Unprecedented UAP Disclosure
In an entirely unexpected pivot that has dominated alternative and independent networks this week, the administration has initiated a massive, historic declassification of government files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and extraterrestrial life.Following a direct presidential mandate earlier this year, the Department of War (DOW)—under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth—launched the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This ongoing, rolling release, which began on May 8, 2026, covers previously classified historical documents spanning decades. While some transparency advocates view this as the ultimate triumph of information sovereignty, skeptical analysts question the timing of the release, viewing it as a potential strategic distraction from the administration's controversial domestic financial maneuvers. Regardless of intent, the release of these files marks a profound shift in how the government handles once-anomalous data.
Fact Check & Verification Sheet (Current as of May 17, 2026)
1. The $1.776 Billion IRS Settlement ProposalStatus: TRUE
Claim: The DOJ is finalizing a deal for the administration to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.776 billion taxpayer fund to compensate political allies and January 6 defendants.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/federal-funding-trump-ballroom-jeopardy-senate-ruling
https://www.everettpost.com/national/trump-administration-to-create-1-776b-truth-and-justice-commission-to-compensate-allies-sources/2. The Hyped, But Stalled China Summit
Status: TRUE
Claim: The May 2026 diplomatic summit in China yielded no major breakthroughs on Taiwan, AI, or the ongoing war in Iran, despite administration claims of massive trade deals.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/trump-china-visit-iran-agreement-xi-jinping-elusive
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/17/asia-pacific/politics/trump-taiwan-china-analysis/3. The Delayed "Trump Mobile" Phone
Status: TRUE
Claim: Trump Mobile collected an estimated $59 million in deposits for a gold smartphone that faced severe delays and shifting consumer terms, drawing intense scrutiny before recently announcing initial shipments.
Sources:
https://time.com/article/2026/05/11/trump-phone-late-not-made-in-u-s/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-phone-will-finally-ship-this-week-after-months-long-delay/4. The UAP/UFO Mass Declassification
Status: TRUE
Claim: The Department of War is releasing an unprecedented trove of UAP/UFO records to the public via a new reporting system called PURSUE.
Source:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-begins-release-ufo-files/Tags: #CivicoHub #SovereignSocial #USPolitics2026 #InformationSovereignty #GovernmentTransparency #Accountability #UAPDisclosure #Geopolitics #IndependentJournalism #Fediverse
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Territorial dispute halts Japan–South Korea defence cooperation once again
Photo. ROK_MND / X Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy link Send email Just when Tokyo and Seoul were carefully trying to rebuild defence ties after years of mistrust, an unexpected flashpoint has once again exposed how fragile this…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #dokdo #Japanese #Japanesenews #Korea #news #Okinawa #southkorea
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Territorial dispute halts Japan–South Korea defence cooperation once again
Photo. ROK_MND / X Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy link Send email Just when Tokyo and Seoul were carefully trying to rebuild defence ties after years of mistrust, an unexpected flashpoint has once again exposed how fragile this…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #dokdo #Japanese #Japanesenews #Korea #news #Okinawa #southkorea
https://www.alojapan.com/1421111/territorial-dispute-halts-japan-south-korea-defence-cooperation-once-again/ -
https://www.alojapan.com/1421111/territorial-dispute-halts-japan-south-korea-defence-cooperation-once-again/ Territorial dispute halts Japan–South Korea defence cooperation once again #dokdo #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #Korea #news #Okinawa #SouthKorea Photo. ROK_MND / X Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy link Send email Just when Tokyo and Seoul were carefully trying to rebuild defence ties after years of mistrust, an unexpected flashpoint has once again exposed how fragile this rapprochement really is. What began as a seemingly technical
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https://www.alojapan.com/1421111/territorial-dispute-halts-japan-south-korea-defence-cooperation-once-again/ Territorial dispute halts Japan–South Korea defence cooperation once again #dokdo #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #Korea #news #Okinawa #SouthKorea Photo. ROK_MND / X Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy link Send email Just when Tokyo and Seoul were carefully trying to rebuild defence ties after years of mistrust, an unexpected flashpoint has once again exposed how fragile this rapprochement really is. What began as a seemingly technical
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Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War?
Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War?
By Uriel Araujo
Angela Merkel’s recent claim that Poland and the Baltic states bear some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine has caused an uproar. Still, her point — rooted in realist geopolitics — complements Mearsheimer’s warnings about NATO’s expansion. Behind the backlash lies a bigger issue about Europe’s independence, energy politics, and America’s influence on the continent.
In an interview last week, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Poland and the Baltic states share some responsibility for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. She has been under a lot of criticism over this. Her argument, however, deserves some attention.
Merkel recalled that in June 2021, amid the Minsk II accords discussions, she and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a new EU-wide dialogue with Moscow. The aim was to engage Russia directly, thus seeking to de-escalate tensions.
However, Merkel said, that initiative was blocked at the European Council level — “mainly” by “the Baltic states”, but “Poland was also against it.” These countries feared the EU would adopt a softer stance toward the Kremlin, undermining a “common policy towards Russia.” Merkel concluded that their refusal encouraged Putin to take the path that led to the military campaign in Ukraine.
The backlash in Western media has been intense. But if one looks beyond the noise, Merkel’s point is not absurd at all. It must be understood as a part of a larger picture. The point is, as a matter of fact, consistent with a broader realist understanding of European security, and echoes the warnings of scholars such as John Mearsheimer.
The University of Chicago professor has long argued that NATO’s post-Cold War expansion eastward created a classic security dilemma, leaving Russia feeling cornered and threatened. From that viewpoint, the former German leader’s 2021 initiative — blocked by Warsaw and the Baltic capitals — could have offered one last diplomatic window before the war.
Merkel’s critics in Poland might want to recall another part of the story: the battle over Nord Stream. This pipeline, connecting Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea, also symbolized Merkel’s policy of “Wandel durch Handel” — change through trade. It was about ensuring Europe’s energy security and lowering costs, a win-win project for both Berlin and Moscow. Yet Washington, viewing it as a threat to its influence and liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, relentlessly sabotaged it. As I wrote back in 2021, American interests were simple enough: it is about maintaining leverage over Europe and preventing Moscow from gaining more influence there.
It is all forgotten History now, but German lawmakers even called for countersanctions against the US over Washington’s interference back then. Berlin’s efforts to preserve a pragmatic energy partnership with Russia were systematically undermined — by Washington and Warsaw.
Poland has long campaigned against Nord Stream, hoping to position itself as a future gas hub through the Baltic Pipe which links Poland’s coast to Norwegian gas fields through Denmark. As I noted at the time, the Polish aspirations, with 10 bcm annual capacity, were hardly a viable alternative to the over 55 bcm capacity of Nord Stream 2 (around five times greater).
Back to 2025, the Nord Stream issue is once again in the spotlight. Poland is now refusing to cooperate with German authorities investigating the 2022 pipeline explosions. Prime Minister Donald Tusk even declared that “the problem of Europe… and Poland is not that Nord Stream 2 was blown up, but that it was built.” No wonder Berlin is exasperated, when Warsaw’s concerns seem to be all about maintaining its political narrative against Germany and Russia.
This latest dispute reflects a deeper fault line in Europe. Merkel’s Germany had pursued energy interdependence with Russia to stabilize relations; Poland, conversely, sought to weaken that link and align fully with Washington. One may recall that when President Biden waved most sanctions on Nord Stream 2 in mid-2021, Warsaw reacted furiously, accusing Washington of betrayal and calling for a more aggressively anti-Russian approach.
The United States, for its part, has consistently shifted the burden of the “Ukrainian issue” onto Europe. Washington repeatedly manipulates Europe into dealing with American made crises. Thus far, the pattern is clear: Washington encourages confrontation with Russia, reaps profits through more expensive LNG exports and arms sales, and lets Europeans pay the economic and political price.
Meanwhile, Poland is emerging as a nuclear flashpoint. Warsaw has declared its ambition to host nuclear weapons, further escalating tensions. This underreported development transforms Poland into a potential frontline in any future confrontation.
Merkel’s recent comments, then, must be seen in context. Her critics in Eastern Europe accuse her of “appeasement”; her defenders see in her a pragmatic realist. When she proposed a new dialogue in 2021, she was acting on a simple insight: peace in Europe is impossible without Russia. That might sound naïve today, but it remains true. The refusal by Poland and the Baltic states to support that diplomatic effort told Moscow that Europe was incapable of speaking independently.
Understanding the complex Russo-Ukrainian conflict requires examining its multiple causes. Structural and conjunctural factors converged: NATO expansion, failed diplomacy, energy geopolitics, and domestic politics within Ukraine. As I’ve argued, Kyiv also faces ethnopolitical unresolved civil-right issues that complicate the picture — but that is a topic for another day.
Merkel’s remarks are, in essence, an appeal to remember what was lost: the possibility of a Europe capable of managing its own security dialogue with Moscow. Whether that window could have prevented the ongoing war, is open for debate. But her critics should at least admit that she is pointing to a hard truth. Europe’s tragedy has a lot to do with its subordination to American interests.
In other words, whether one “likes Putin” or not, the crisis in Ukraine did not emerge from nowhere. It was over a decade in the making, fuelled by ideological blindness and a blatant refusal to confront uncomfortable realities. Merkel, for all her flaws, is one of the few European politicians still willing to say it out loud. And the point she is making is in fact just the tip of the iceberg.
Uriel Araujo, Anthropology PhD, is a social scientist specializing in ethnic and religious conflicts, with extensive research on geopolitical dynamics and cultural interactions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Voice of East.
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#EU #Europe #EuropeanCouncil #Geopolitics #Germany #NATO #Russia #TheBaltics #Ukraine
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Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War?
Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War?
By Uriel Araujo
Angela Merkel’s recent claim that Poland and the Baltic states bear some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine has caused an uproar. Still, her point — rooted in realist geopolitics — complements Mearsheimer’s warnings about NATO’s expansion. Behind the backlash lies a bigger issue about Europe’s independence, energy politics, and America’s influence on the continent.
In an interview last week, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Poland and the Baltic states share some responsibility for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. She has been under a lot of criticism over this. Her argument, however, deserves some attention.
Merkel recalled that in June 2021, amid the Minsk II accords discussions, she and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a new EU-wide dialogue with Moscow. The aim was to engage Russia directly, thus seeking to de-escalate tensions.
However, Merkel said, that initiative was blocked at the European Council level — “mainly” by “the Baltic states”, but “Poland was also against it.” These countries feared the EU would adopt a softer stance toward the Kremlin, undermining a “common policy towards Russia.” Merkel concluded that their refusal encouraged Putin to take the path that led to the military campaign in Ukraine.
The backlash in Western media has been intense. But if one looks beyond the noise, Merkel’s point is not absurd at all. It must be understood as a part of a larger picture. The point is, as a matter of fact, consistent with a broader realist understanding of European security, and echoes the warnings of scholars such as John Mearsheimer.
The University of Chicago professor has long argued that NATO’s post-Cold War expansion eastward created a classic security dilemma, leaving Russia feeling cornered and threatened. From that viewpoint, the former German leader’s 2021 initiative — blocked by Warsaw and the Baltic capitals — could have offered one last diplomatic window before the war.
Merkel’s critics in Poland might want to recall another part of the story: the battle over Nord Stream. This pipeline, connecting Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea, also symbolized Merkel’s policy of “Wandel durch Handel” — change through trade. It was about ensuring Europe’s energy security and lowering costs, a win-win project for both Berlin and Moscow. Yet Washington, viewing it as a threat to its influence and liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, relentlessly sabotaged it. As I wrote back in 2021, American interests were simple enough: it is about maintaining leverage over Europe and preventing Moscow from gaining more influence there.
It is all forgotten History now, but German lawmakers even called for countersanctions against the US over Washington’s interference back then. Berlin’s efforts to preserve a pragmatic energy partnership with Russia were systematically undermined — by Washington and Warsaw.
Poland has long campaigned against Nord Stream, hoping to position itself as a future gas hub through the Baltic Pipe which links Poland’s coast to Norwegian gas fields through Denmark. As I noted at the time, the Polish aspirations, with 10 bcm annual capacity, were hardly a viable alternative to the over 55 bcm capacity of Nord Stream 2 (around five times greater).
Back to 2025, the Nord Stream issue is once again in the spotlight. Poland is now refusing to cooperate with German authorities investigating the 2022 pipeline explosions. Prime Minister Donald Tusk even declared that “the problem of Europe… and Poland is not that Nord Stream 2 was blown up, but that it was built.” No wonder Berlin is exasperated, when Warsaw’s concerns seem to be all about maintaining its political narrative against Germany and Russia.
This latest dispute reflects a deeper fault line in Europe. Merkel’s Germany had pursued energy interdependence with Russia to stabilize relations; Poland, conversely, sought to weaken that link and align fully with Washington. One may recall that when President Biden waved most sanctions on Nord Stream 2 in mid-2021, Warsaw reacted furiously, accusing Washington of betrayal and calling for a more aggressively anti-Russian approach.
The United States, for its part, has consistently shifted the burden of the “Ukrainian issue” onto Europe. Washington repeatedly manipulates Europe into dealing with American made crises. Thus far, the pattern is clear: Washington encourages confrontation with Russia, reaps profits through more expensive LNG exports and arms sales, and lets Europeans pay the economic and political price.
Meanwhile, Poland is emerging as a nuclear flashpoint. Warsaw has declared its ambition to host nuclear weapons, further escalating tensions. This underreported development transforms Poland into a potential frontline in any future confrontation.
Merkel’s recent comments, then, must be seen in context. Her critics in Eastern Europe accuse her of “appeasement”; her defenders see in her a pragmatic realist. When she proposed a new dialogue in 2021, she was acting on a simple insight: peace in Europe is impossible without Russia. That might sound naïve today, but it remains true. The refusal by Poland and the Baltic states to support that diplomatic effort told Moscow that Europe was incapable of speaking independently.
Understanding the complex Russo-Ukrainian conflict requires examining its multiple causes. Structural and conjunctural factors converged: NATO expansion, failed diplomacy, energy geopolitics, and domestic politics within Ukraine. As I’ve argued, Kyiv also faces ethnopolitical unresolved civil-right issues that complicate the picture — but that is a topic for another day.
Merkel’s remarks are, in essence, an appeal to remember what was lost: the possibility of a Europe capable of managing its own security dialogue with Moscow. Whether that window could have prevented the ongoing war, is open for debate. But her critics should at least admit that she is pointing to a hard truth. Europe’s tragedy has a lot to do with its subordination to American interests.
In other words, whether one “likes Putin” or not, the crisis in Ukraine did not emerge from nowhere. It was over a decade in the making, fuelled by ideological blindness and a blatant refusal to confront uncomfortable realities. Merkel, for all her flaws, is one of the few European politicians still willing to say it out loud. And the point she is making is in fact just the tip of the iceberg.
Uriel Araujo, Anthropology PhD, is a social scientist specializing in ethnic and religious conflicts, with extensive research on geopolitical dynamics and cultural interactions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Voice of East.
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Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War?
Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War?
By Uriel Araujo
Angela Merkel’s recent claim that Poland and the Baltic states bear some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine has caused an uproar. Still, her point — rooted in realist geopolitics — complements Mearsheimer’s warnings about NATO’s expansion. Behind the backlash lies a bigger issue about Europe’s independence, energy politics, and America’s influence on the continent.
In an interview last week, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Poland and the Baltic states share some responsibility for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. She has been under a lot of criticism over this. Her argument, however, deserves some attention.
Merkel recalled that in June 2021, amid the Minsk II accords discussions, she and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a new EU-wide dialogue with Moscow. The aim was to engage Russia directly, thus seeking to de-escalate tensions.
However, Merkel said, that initiative was blocked at the European Council level — “mainly” by “the Baltic states”, but “Poland was also against it.” These countries feared the EU would adopt a softer stance toward the Kremlin, undermining a “common policy towards Russia.” Merkel concluded that their refusal encouraged Putin to take the path that led to the military campaign in Ukraine.
The backlash in Western media has been intense. But if one looks beyond the noise, Merkel’s point is not absurd at all. It must be understood as a part of a larger picture. The point is, as a matter of fact, consistent with a broader realist understanding of European security, and echoes the warnings of scholars such as John Mearsheimer.
The University of Chicago professor has long argued that NATO’s post-Cold War expansion eastward created a classic security dilemma, leaving Russia feeling cornered and threatened. From that viewpoint, the former German leader’s 2021 initiative — blocked by Warsaw and the Baltic capitals — could have offered one last diplomatic window before the war.
Merkel’s critics in Poland might want to recall another part of the story: the battle over Nord Stream. This pipeline, connecting Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea, also symbolized Merkel’s policy of “Wandel durch Handel” — change through trade. It was about ensuring Europe’s energy security and lowering costs, a win-win project for both Berlin and Moscow. Yet Washington, viewing it as a threat to its influence and liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, relentlessly sabotaged it. As I wrote back in 2021, American interests were simple enough: it is about maintaining leverage over Europe and preventing Moscow from gaining more influence there.
It is all forgotten History now, but German lawmakers even called for countersanctions against the US over Washington’s interference back then. Berlin’s efforts to preserve a pragmatic energy partnership with Russia were systematically undermined — by Washington and Warsaw.
Poland has long campaigned against Nord Stream, hoping to position itself as a future gas hub through the Baltic Pipe which links Poland’s coast to Norwegian gas fields through Denmark. As I noted at the time, the Polish aspirations, with 10 bcm annual capacity, were hardly a viable alternative to the over 55 bcm capacity of Nord Stream 2 (around five times greater).
Back to 2025, the Nord Stream issue is once again in the spotlight. Poland is now refusing to cooperate with German authorities investigating the 2022 pipeline explosions. Prime Minister Donald Tusk even declared that “the problem of Europe… and Poland is not that Nord Stream 2 was blown up, but that it was built.” No wonder Berlin is exasperated, when Warsaw’s concerns seem to be all about maintaining its political narrative against Germany and Russia.
This latest dispute reflects a deeper fault line in Europe. Merkel’s Germany had pursued energy interdependence with Russia to stabilize relations; Poland, conversely, sought to weaken that link and align fully with Washington. One may recall that when President Biden waved most sanctions on Nord Stream 2 in mid-2021, Warsaw reacted furiously, accusing Washington of betrayal and calling for a more aggressively anti-Russian approach.
The United States, for its part, has consistently shifted the burden of the “Ukrainian issue” onto Europe. Washington repeatedly manipulates Europe into dealing with American made crises. Thus far, the pattern is clear: Washington encourages confrontation with Russia, reaps profits through more expensive LNG exports and arms sales, and lets Europeans pay the economic and political price.
Meanwhile, Poland is emerging as a nuclear flashpoint. Warsaw has declared its ambition to host nuclear weapons, further escalating tensions. This underreported development transforms Poland into a potential frontline in any future confrontation.
Merkel’s recent comments, then, must be seen in context. Her critics in Eastern Europe accuse her of “appeasement”; her defenders see in her a pragmatic realist. When she proposed a new dialogue in 2021, she was acting on a simple insight: peace in Europe is impossible without Russia. That might sound naïve today, but it remains true. The refusal by Poland and the Baltic states to support that diplomatic effort told Moscow that Europe was incapable of speaking independently.
Understanding the complex Russo-Ukrainian conflict requires examining its multiple causes. Structural and conjunctural factors converged: NATO expansion, failed diplomacy, energy geopolitics, and domestic politics within Ukraine. As I’ve argued, Kyiv also faces ethnopolitical unresolved civil-right issues that complicate the picture — but that is a topic for another day.
Merkel’s remarks are, in essence, an appeal to remember what was lost: the possibility of a Europe capable of managing its own security dialogue with Moscow. Whether that window could have prevented the ongoing war, is open for debate. But her critics should at least admit that she is pointing to a hard truth. Europe’s tragedy has a lot to do with its subordination to American interests.
In other words, whether one “likes Putin” or not, the crisis in Ukraine did not emerge from nowhere. It was over a decade in the making, fuelled by ideological blindness and a blatant refusal to confront uncomfortable realities. Merkel, for all her flaws, is one of the few European politicians still willing to say it out loud. And the point she is making is in fact just the tip of the iceberg.
Uriel Araujo, Anthropology PhD, is a social scientist specializing in ethnic and religious conflicts, with extensive research on geopolitical dynamics and cultural interactions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Voice of East.
7 Courses in 1 – Diploma in Business Management
#EU #Europe #EuropeanCouncil #Geopolitics #Germany #NATO #Russia #TheBaltics #Ukraine
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Congratulations on the early access release @TreseBrothers - hope it goes well for you. Game looks really interesting!
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Congratulations on the early access release @TreseBrothers - hope it goes well for you. Game looks really interesting!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021210/Cyber_Knights_Flashpoint/
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Congratulations on the early access release @TreseBrothers - hope it goes well for you. Game looks really interesting!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021210/Cyber_Knights_Flashpoint/
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Congratulations on the early access release @TreseBrothers - hope it goes well for you. Game looks really interesting!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021210/Cyber_Knights_Flashpoint/
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McCarthy prepares his opening debt-limit bid — and it sets up an #crisis over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries
McCarthy's plans for debt-limit options include several types of #massive #spending #cuts, #stricter #rules for government #social #programs and new #energy policies.
House Republicans have a limited time to come together with only four votes to spare as they eye a vote by late May.
The party’s list of potential demands — which includes an across-the-board cut to discretionary spending and stricter work requirements on programs like food stamps — is likely to change as House Republicans hash out a formal bill over the coming weeks.
One big flashpoint: They’re proposing to raise the debt limit for just #one #year, triggering #another #battle over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/14/mccarthy-debt-limit-bid-congress-gop-00092113
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McCarthy prepares his opening debt-limit bid — and it sets up an #crisis over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries
McCarthy's plans for debt-limit options include several types of #massive #spending #cuts, #stricter #rules for government #social #programs and new #energy policies.
House Republicans have a limited time to come together with only four votes to spare as they eye a vote by late May.
The party’s list of potential demands — which includes an across-the-board cut to discretionary spending and stricter work requirements on programs like food stamps — is likely to change as House Republicans hash out a formal bill over the coming weeks.
One big flashpoint: They’re proposing to raise the debt limit for just #one #year, triggering #another #battle over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/14/mccarthy-debt-limit-bid-congress-gop-00092113
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McCarthy prepares his opening debt-limit bid — and it sets up an #crisis over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries
McCarthy's plans for debt-limit options include several types of #massive #spending #cuts, #stricter #rules for government #social #programs and new #energy policies.
House Republicans have a limited time to come together with only four votes to spare as they eye a vote by late May.
The party’s list of potential demands — which includes an across-the-board cut to discretionary spending and stricter work requirements on programs like food stamps — is likely to change as House Republicans hash out a formal bill over the coming weeks.
One big flashpoint: They’re proposing to raise the debt limit for just #one #year, triggering #another #battle over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/14/mccarthy-debt-limit-bid-congress-gop-00092113
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McCarthy prepares his opening debt-limit bid — and it sets up an #crisis over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries
McCarthy's plans for debt-limit options include several types of #massive #spending #cuts, #stricter #rules for government #social #programs and new #energy policies.
House Republicans have a limited time to come together with only four votes to spare as they eye a vote by late May.
The party’s list of potential demands — which includes an across-the-board cut to discretionary spending and stricter work requirements on programs like food stamps — is likely to change as House Republicans hash out a formal bill over the coming weeks.
One big flashpoint: They’re proposing to raise the debt limit for just #one #year, triggering #another #battle over the federal purse in the middle of the 2024 #presidential #primaries.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/14/mccarthy-debt-limit-bid-congress-gop-00092113
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Labour accused of dirty tricks as row over future of Maesteg Hospital intensifies
Concerns about the hospital have been building for months as Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board develops plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre for the Llynfi Valley. The board says it has access to around £30 million of Welsh Government funding to expand local services, but that the existing hospital site cannot be redeveloped within that budget. That position has fuelled fears about the loss of beds, the future of the building and whether the community is being properly consulted.
The latest flashpoint came after Labour representatives claimed that protest organisers, including Liberal Democrat Senedd candidate Dean Ronan, had “declined to engage” with the health board. The allegation appeared in a series of letters signed by Huw Irranca‑Davies MS, David Rees MS, Stephen Kinnock MP and local councillors, who accused some campaigners of “politicising” the issue.
Huw Irranca Davies MS outside Maesteg Community Hospital, alongside protestors calling for transparency and opposing the potential closure or sale of the site.Labour representatives wrote:
We now understand that you have indeed reached out to the main organisers – including a candidate for the Liberal Democrats – and they have declined to engage with you.
They also warned that the £30 million investment must not be put at risk.
Labour representatives wrote:
We certainly do not want to lose the £30m which Welsh Government have already put forward… this matter is of such huge importance it should be well beyond party politics.
Dean Ronan has rejected the claim outright, saying he has never been contacted by the health board and could not have refused a meeting that was never offered.
Dean Ronan, Liberal Democrat Senedd candidate, said:
Not once have I been contacted about the future of Maesteg Hospital. I could not have declined a meeting that was never offered. If Labour or the health board have evidence to the contrary, they should publish it immediately.
The Welsh Liberal Democrats say the campaign to protect the hospital has always been community‑led and cross‑party, involving the League of Friends, independent councillors and Plaid Cymru candidates. They argue that the focus should be on the future of services, not political point‑scoring.
Dean Ronan, Liberal Democrat Senedd candidate, pictured at a Maesteg Hospital protest calling for transparency and community-led decision-making over the future of local healthcare services.David Chadwick MP, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster spokesperson, said:
This looks like a classic dirty tricks operation — brief against local campaigners, make untrue claims, and hope nobody challenges them.
On Sunday, Dean Ronan issued a new public statement confirming that he had been invited to meet Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca‑Davies to discuss the future of healthcare in Maesteg. He said he was open to meeting, but only if a public apology was issued for what he described as “false statements” made about him earlier in the week.
Dean Ronan, Liberal Democrat Senedd candidate, said:
I informed Huw that I would be open to meeting with him and sharing my views, on the condition that a public apology was issued by himself and the local councillors who attached their names to false statements made about me earlier this week. I was told that Huw would not issue a public apology, as he did not wish to focus on ‘politics or personalities’. As a result, I have declined the meeting.”
He said the issue was not political, but personal.
Mr Ronan added:
Morally, it does not sit right with me to allow lies to be told or left unchallenged. These are my values as a person, not a political position. The people of Maesteg deserve representatives who are honest and transparent at all times. Integrity and honesty matter more to me than any party policy.”
He added that he remained open to dialogue if a public apology was issued.
The full stone frontage of Maesteg Community Hospital, a landmark building at the centre of the debate over future health services in the Llynfi Valley.
(Image: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board)What the health board says it is planning
Behind the political row sits a much larger debate about what the health board is proposing for the Llynfi Valley.
The board says it wants to deliver a wider range of services locally, including urgent care, expanded outpatient clinics, mental health support, integrated community teams and space for third‑sector wellbeing organisations. It argues that these improvements cannot be delivered within the existing hospital buildings, which would cost at least £42 million to redevelop and potentially up to £48 million if further structural issues are uncovered.
A spokesperson for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said:
We have not taken any decisions to close Maesteg Hospital or sell the site. Whatever the future holds for this important, much‑loved building will take into account the views of local people and the heritage of the site.
The board says it is exploring a potential new site near Ewenny Road, close to Maesteg town centre and the railway station, because it offers better access and can accommodate the size of building required for modern services. It also says it is considering alternatives to hospital‑based community beds, including block‑booking beds in local nursing homes for rehabilitation, reablement and palliative care.
The health board said in its latest update:
Maesteg nestled in the Llynfi Valley, where plans for a new health and wellbeing centre have sparked debate over access, investment and the future of local services.Local people who are anxious about the future deserve the facts. We will continue to meet with representatives and provide information through other means.
(Image: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board)Calls for transparency and engagement
Labour representatives say they share concerns about the future of the hospital building and have urged the board to protect the site’s heritage. They argue that the building is iconic and must not be left “empty or unloved”.
Labour representatives wrote:
There is no‑one in these communities who would allow this iconic building to lie empty or unloved or unused.
They also said they have pressed the health board to meet urgently with the League of Friends and all elected representatives, and that the board has now agreed to do so.
The health board says it has already held engagement events and will carry out further public consultation once more detailed work on both the existing site and the potential new site is complete. A decision on the preferred location is expected in early 2026.
For now, the political row continues to overshadow the process, with both sides accusing the other of misrepresenting the facts. What remains clear is that the future of Maesteg Hospital — its services, its beds and its building — has become one of the most contentious local issues in years, and the community is demanding answers.
#CwmTafMorgannwgNHS #DavidChadwickMP #DavidReesMS #DeanRonan #HealthAndWellbeingCentre #HuwIrrancaDaviesMS #LlynfiValley #Maesteg #MaestegCommunityHospital #MaestegHospitalClosure #StephenKinnockMP #WelshLabour #WelshLiberalDemocrats -
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Europe, Australia & India see growing fault lines: Islamist radicalism, refugee integration struggles & communal flashpoints.
Our latest article explores data, politics & the risk of a global religious-identity conflict.
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Anyone in @flashrom or @coreboot has any info on how to compile #flashrom using libpayload? Documentation has a TODO comment (https://github.com/flashrom/flashrom/blob/main/doc/dev_guide/building_from_source.rst#libpayload) and meson file does not have anything related... I am not versed on this but just a pointer may get me started...
