Olaf Steenfadt 🇪🇺🇩🇪🌻
@olafsteenfadt.bsky.social
Irgendwas mit Medien.
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Liebe Europäische Kommission, liebes EU-Parlament: Wie lange wollt ihr noch Content für einen Kanal liefern, dessen Eigentümer euch auflösen will und der eure Reichweite drosselt? Dieser Ort ist eine Jauchegrube. Raus da! Geht lieber dahin, wo Demokratie kein Hassobjekt ist.
December 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Liebe Europäische Kommission, liebes EU-Parlament: Wie lange wollt ihr noch Content für einen Kanal liefern, dessen Eigentümer euch auflösen will und der eure Reichweite drosselt? Dieser Ort ist eine Jauchegrube. Raus da! Geht lieber dahin, wo Demokratie kein Hassobjekt ist.
Trump Has Long Disdained Europe’s Elites. Now, It’s Official.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Dr No anyone?
Let me introduce you to the very real executive boardroom at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
December 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Dr No anyone?
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If our biggest ally is, on the record, determined to cultivate resistance within our systems, then we are in trouble.
December 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
If our biggest ally is, on the record, determined to cultivate resistance within our systems, then we are in trouble.
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Not long ago, plans for German rearmament would have set off international alarms. But as the United States upends the global order it created, Germany may have no other choice, @isaacstanleybecker.bsky.social reports. theatln.tc/t1XLAiLM
December 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Not long ago, plans for German rearmament would have set off international alarms. But as the United States upends the global order it created, Germany may have no other choice, @isaacstanleybecker.bsky.social reports. theatln.tc/t1XLAiLM
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„Against this pessimism of the intellect I place the optimism of the will. For that is the one thing that can turn “Europe can” into “Europe will”.
I’d like to add: Because we have no choice.
By @fromtga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
„Against this pessimism of the intellect I place the optimism of the will. For that is the one thing that can turn “Europe can” into “Europe will”.
I’d like to add: Because we have no choice.
By @fromtga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it’s up to us to secure Ukraine’s future, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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„Against this pessimism of the intellect I place the optimism of the will. For that is the one thing that can turn “Europe can” into “Europe will”.
I’d like to add: Because we have no choice.
By @fromtga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
„Against this pessimism of the intellect I place the optimism of the will. For that is the one thing that can turn “Europe can” into “Europe will”.
I’d like to add: Because we have no choice.
By @fromtga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Computer, show me a statute that represents the inhumanity of the current U. S. administration, while at the same time depicting its failure to live up to its promise to lead the free world.
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Computer, show me a statute that represents the inhumanity of the current U. S. administration, while at the same time depicting its failure to live up to its promise to lead the free world.
Tug of war unfolding.
While the EU enforces the DSA and fines X, the U. S. administration is directing its embassies to deny visas to fact checkers and Trust&Safety workers, or in fact to anyone engaged in fighting disinformation (aka "censorship"). /2
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
While the EU enforces the DSA and fines X, the U. S. administration is directing its embassies to deny visas to fact checkers and Trust&Safety workers, or in fact to anyone engaged in fighting disinformation (aka "censorship"). /2
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
www.npr.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Tug of war unfolding.
While the EU enforces the DSA and fines X, the U. S. administration is directing its embassies to deny visas to fact checkers and Trust&Safety workers, or in fact to anyone engaged in fighting disinformation (aka "censorship"). /2
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
While the EU enforces the DSA and fines X, the U. S. administration is directing its embassies to deny visas to fact checkers and Trust&Safety workers, or in fact to anyone engaged in fighting disinformation (aka "censorship"). /2
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
There isn’t a Golden Age and never was. It’s called the ‚Gilded Age‘ and that says it all.
November 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There isn’t a Golden Age and never was. It’s called the ‚Gilded Age‘ and that says it all.
Da hat die Deutsche @lufthansagroup.bsky.social ja nochmal Glück gehabt. Deren Flotte ist so museal, dass da kaum Computer im Einsatz sein dürften. Die A321 neulich von VIE nach FRA hatte stolze 30 Jahre auf der Uhr. /2 www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
Airbus muss bei Tausenden Flugzeugen nachbessern
Fast die halbe Flotte ist betroffen: Ein Fehler in der Software bei Airbus-A320-Maschinen verhindert offenbar eine zuverlässige Flugsteuerung. Jetzt soll bei rund 6000 Jets nachgearbeitet werden.
www.spiegel.de
November 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Da hat die Deutsche @lufthansagroup.bsky.social ja nochmal Glück gehabt. Deren Flotte ist so museal, dass da kaum Computer im Einsatz sein dürften. Die A321 neulich von VIE nach FRA hatte stolze 30 Jahre auf der Uhr. /2 www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
Fact-checking and Media Literacy, so important to counter disinformation — or maybe not? www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias
Media Offenders
Uncover Media Bias & Hold Fake News Accountable. False claims debunked, serial offenders immortalized in the Hall of Fame, networks ranked on the Leaderboard of Repeat Lies. Stay informed, stay accura...
www.whitehouse.gov
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Fact-checking and Media Literacy, so important to counter disinformation — or maybe not? www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias
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The Guardian reports that large parts of southern Europe are drying up. And just in case you are not sufficiently worried: Their definition of southern Europe includes Germany and the South of the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The Guardian reports that large parts of southern Europe are drying up. And just in case you are not sufficiently worried: Their definition of southern Europe includes Germany and the South of the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sanctions work.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
#russiaiscollapsing AvtoVAZ switched to a 4-day work week from September 29, reusults YoY?
Tractors: -47%
Elevators: -35%
Internal combustion engines: -42%
Passenger cars: -47%
Buses: -25...-40%
There's shortage of all those items on the market
Data via @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social
Tractors: -47%
Elevators: -35%
Internal combustion engines: -42%
Passenger cars: -47%
Buses: -25...-40%
There's shortage of all those items on the market
Data via @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sanctions work.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Real mob shake up vibes. Tomorrow in Geneva the national security advisers of E3 (🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪) will meet with counterparts from 🇺🇦 and then 🇺🇦 meets with 🇺🇸. The Americans don’t want European diplomats in the room when talking with the Ukrainians
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Real mob shake up vibes. Tomorrow in Geneva the national security advisers of E3 (🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪) will meet with counterparts from 🇺🇦 and then 🇺🇦 meets with 🇺🇸. The Americans don’t want European diplomats in the room when talking with the Ukrainians
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Am I getting this right? There is an EU-UK-Ukrainian camp negotiating this with a Russian-US compact?
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Am I getting this right? There is an EU-UK-Ukrainian camp negotiating this with a Russian-US compact?
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Was thrilled to help consult for this fantastic John Oliver segment on the tragic plight of U.S. public media and why, if we hope to be a democracy, we still need public media for so many things that commercial media will never provide. Deserves a wide viewership. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Was thrilled to help consult for this fantastic John Oliver segment on the tragic plight of U.S. public media and why, if we hope to be a democracy, we still need public media for so many things that commercial media will never provide. Deserves a wide viewership. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
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Here's a direct link to the letter democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
democrats-judiciary.house.gov
October 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Here's a direct link to the letter democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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"Die SPD ist zum Karriereverein für junge Leute geworden, die sich auf deren Ticket einen Zugang zu öffentlichen Ämtern verschaffen. Der weitere Absturz der SPD in die Bedeutungslosigkeit stört sie erstmal nicht."
Mal was Grundsätzliches über die SPD lesen?
Udo Knapp für @tazfuturzwei.bsky.social
Mal was Grundsätzliches über die SPD lesen?
Udo Knapp für @tazfuturzwei.bsky.social
Der lange Weg in die Bedeutungslosigkeit: Karriereverein ohne Idee
Die SPD regiert seit Jahrzehnten als Staatspartei vor sich hin, ohne Zugriff auf die großen Gegenwartsprobleme. Ein Vorschlag, um das zu ändern.
taz.de
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"Die SPD ist zum Karriereverein für junge Leute geworden, die sich auf deren Ticket einen Zugang zu öffentlichen Ämtern verschaffen. Der weitere Absturz der SPD in die Bedeutungslosigkeit stört sie erstmal nicht."
Mal was Grundsätzliches über die SPD lesen?
Udo Knapp für @tazfuturzwei.bsky.social
Mal was Grundsätzliches über die SPD lesen?
Udo Knapp für @tazfuturzwei.bsky.social
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With the AWS outage, now‘s as good a time as any to post this old strip.
October 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
With the AWS outage, now‘s as good a time as any to post this old strip.