Reposted by Annette DittertAndreas Busch @abusch.bsky.social · 10hJetzt beim 35. #Literaturherbst in #Göttingen: Lesung von @annettedittert.bsky.social aus ihrem „Dear Britain“-Buch vor über 600 Zuschauern in der ausverkauften Sheddach-Halle. Ihr Bestseller zeigt das anhaltende große Interesse in 🇩🇪 an 🇬🇧! 0264
Reposted by Annette DittertJohn Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Now that Andy Burnham has reopened the Europe question, free movement will be at the centre of debate. For @arguablymag.bsky.social I argue that it's a big benefit, not a price to be paid for a better trade relationship. www.arguably.uk/p/eu-free-mo...arguably.ukEU free movement is an opportunity, not a threatProgressives need to rediscover the positive case for immigration 1526969
Reposted by Annette DittertSeven Yakima @sevenyakima.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Exzellentes Gespräch zu Zustand und Potential der CDU mit @mariamlau.bsky.social bei @annewill.bsky.social. Sollten sich vor allem mal all jene hier anhören, die gern Mariam Lau als AfD-Freundin verunglimpfen. open.spotify.com/episode/1bcs...open.spotify.comZerfällt die CDU? Mit Mariam LauPolitik mit Anne Will · Episode 4225
Reposted by Annette DittertMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"How the Global Right Weaponizes Antisemitism to Fight the Left" It’s not just the Trump regime. From Germany to the UK to even Canada, attacking progressives to supposedly protect Jews is widespread, writes fascism expert and Jewish philosopher Jason Stanley for Zeteo:zeteo.comHow the Global Right Weaponizes Antisemitism to Fight the LeftIt’s not just the Trump regime. From Germany to the UK to even Canada, attacking progressives to supposedly protect Jews is widespread, writes Jewish philosopher and fascism expert Jason Stanley. 17414128
Reposted by Annette DittertJonas Mueller-Töwe @jmuellertoewe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Warum ließ Wolfram Weimer drei für den Buchhandlungspreis nominierte Buchhandlungen vom Verfassungsschutz überprüfen? Er begründete das mit der Expertise seiner Beamten. @t-online.de vorliegende Dokumente zeigen jetzt: Seine Fachabteilung empfahl, alle Buchhandlungen auszuzeichnen.t-online.deBuchhandlungspreis: Wegen dieser Sätze schaltete Weimer den Verfassungsschutz einDokumente zeigen, dass vage Anhaltspunkte Kulturstaatsminister Weimer genügten, um im Falle des Buchhandlungspreises den Verfassungsschutz einzuschalten. 121752775
Reposted by Annette DittertIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Each week you think: Braverman will never outdo this. She'll never say something madder than what just came out her mouth. And each week, she proves you wrong. Just the maddest fool on earth. 88782157
Reposted by Annette DittertIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...iandunt.substack.comBurnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitmentIt’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here. 54901251
Reposted by Annette DittertAnne Rabe @annerabe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Liebe Leute, ich habe etwas zu verkünden. Am 6.10.18:00 Uhr wird es im Rangfoyer des Deutschen Theaters in Berlin eine Solidaritätsveranstaltung für die Zivilgesellschaft in Sachsen-Anhalt geben. Denn am 6.10. wird in Magdeburg der neue Landtag zusammen kommen und zum ersten Mal seit der Ernennung 5531273
Reposted by Annette DittertFrédéric Moreau @goodclimate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This is very, very good. 37139
Reposted by Annette DittertPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Personally, I’d rather have healthy kids than mollycoddled millionaires 4233484657
Reposted by Annette DittertAlexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The entire post by Shipman is a datapoint for how large swathes of UK news media are now dependent on getting clicks from Americans 626352
Reposted by Annette DittertMarina Weisband @afelia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Ich finde immer faszinierend, wie Medien diese vergangenen Kampagnen immer entlarven, aber bei den aktuell laufenden fröhlich mitmachen. volksverpetzer.de/analyse/heiz...volksverpetzer.deStudie belegt: Wie BILD mit dem erfundenen „Heizungshammer" unsere Politik manipulierteEine neue Studie zeigt: Wie BILDs „Heizungshammer" eine erfolgreiche Manipulationskampagne werden konnte – und fast alle Medien darauf reinfielen. Volksverpetzer wurde auch als lobenswerte Ausnahme ge... 552387752
Reposted by Annette DittertGilda Sahebi @gildasahebi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Ich würde gerne massenhaft Analysen darüber lesen, wie es demokratische Kräfte in Berlin geschafft haben, einen Wahlkampf zu führen, der bewirkt hat, dass die autoritäre Partei in dieser Stadt nur 16% bekommen hat. Wo sind diese Analysen? Haben wirklich alle den Verstand verloren? 532192518
Reposted by Annette DittertNaomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Reform UK's new 'Small Boats Watch' app is not only cruel, it is in clear violation of Apple and Google’s rules and must be removed immediately. You can take action now: bestforbritain.org/take-action/...bestforbritain.orgTell Apple and Google: Remove 'Small Boat Watch' from your app store - Best for Britain 16236126
Reposted by Annette DittertJagoda Marinić @jagodamarinic.com · 25/09/2026Unshit the Zone: in berlin hat das Thema bezahlbarer Wohnraum die Wahl entschieden. Doch wenige Tage nach der Wahl ist das Thema wieder fast verschwunden. Wie geht Unshit the Zone, wenn Flood the Zone with shit das Prinzip der Zersetzung ist? Jetzt überall wo es Podcasts gibt 111437
Reposted by Annette DittertOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Brexit and Trump have combined to be an absolute disaster for UK food and drink exports. Deficit worst in a quarter of a century and sales have plummeted ever since we left the single marketft.comBrexit and Donald Trump’s tariffs push UK’s food and drink trade deficit to £21bnIn the first half of 2026, the sector’s export volumes fell 11.7% to hit their third-lowest level on record 18442191
Reposted by Annette DittertMichael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Nothing has made me fear AI-powered extinction more than Nick Clegg saying not to worry about it 818930
Reposted by Annette DittertAnn-Katrin Müller @akm0803.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Bin ziemlich genervt von all den Äußerungen, dass man ja nicht wisse, was man gegen diese AfD bloß tun soll. Da gibt es wirklich gute Forschung zu. Die auch nicht jetzt erst entdeckt wird, sondern von mir und vielen anderen immer wieder beschrieben wurde. Also nochmal, ganz konstruktiv:spiegel.de(S+) Meinung: AfD: Was jetzt geschehen müsste, um die Rechtsextremen zu stoppen – ein Leitartikel von Ann-Katrin MüllerDie Rechtsextremisten gewinnen Wahl um Wahl. Dabei ist offensichtlich, wie sich die AfD stoppen ließe. 531045341
Reposted by Annette DittertIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Why does the UK press continue to treat Trump like a normal politician when he is demonstrably wicked and insane inews.co.uk/opinion/trum... 52880216
Reposted by Annette DittertGavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026And how important Germany is to the UK and all of Europe @annettedittert.bsky.social 09210
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026There’s one more thing I’d like to add. This also shows – first and foremost – just how important the UK still is to the Germans. We’ll keep your star safe until you’re back. 💖 ⭐ 1437435
Reposted by Annette DittertWilliam Snyder @profsnyder.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Brazen criminality. 23888180
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This was quite the suprise. Ich freue mich sehr, gemeinsam mit zwanzig anderen tollen Menschen das Bundesverdienstkreuz zu erhalten. I am delighted to be receiving the Federal Cross of Merit on German Unity Day, alongside twenty other wonderful people. Dankeschön. It's an honour. 1751731144
Reposted by Annette DittertIlko-Sascha Kowalczuk @ilkokowalczuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Wer eine echte Staatskrise möchte, fordert den Rücktritt von Merz und freute sich über den Zerfall der CDU. Siehe dazu 👇 014622
Reposted by Annette DittertSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Labour lead up to 4 points in the latest Ipsos poll. (And congrats to them for using error bars - all pollsters should do this). 2753678
Reposted by Annette DittertJochen Greiving @jochengreiving.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"In the speed of its collapse, Germany’s mainstream centre-right party [CDU] is outdoing Britain’s Tories." A rather grim outlook on the political situation in Germany, especially for the CDU and chancellor Merz after the elections in Sachsen-Anhalt. Highly recommended, a lot to think about 👇 46019
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 18/09/2026My take on what's at stake this Sunday in Germany for the @thenewworldmag.bsky.social 👇thenewworld.co.ukNever again? Think again. The far right’s resurgence in Germany should terrify all EuropeansThe AfD is on the path to power. It doesn’t just want to take Germany in a different political direction – it wants to build a new country 514460
Reposted by Annette DittertMorgan Jones @morganj0nes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Pleased to be in @opendemocracy.net discussing @persuasionuk.bsky.social's work assessing what messages work against Reform and why the summer of financial scandals has caught up to the party. www.opendemocracy.net/reform-uk-ni...opendemocracy.netWhy crypto and financial scandals are finally denting Reform UKOur research shows Nigel Farage’s anti-elitist brand is vulnerable to stories linking billionaire cash to party policy 23918
Reposted by Annette DittertAlona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The response in Israel to Naza is beyond unhinged. Mobs have shown up at the house of co-director Rachel Szor's family. All over social media the directors are being branded traitors and "not Jews". There is a frenzy of incitement to violence against them online www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comNetanyahu seeks to strip citizenship from Israelis as threats to NAZA film directors intensifyIsraeli prime minister to pursue new laws as directors of Guardian-produced film face threats from far-right officials and activists 321036487
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I have given up on Babylon Berlin. It's simply too close to home. Now enjoying #Slowhorses Ep.1 - Love this series so much, and it is so much more fun.. in its own weird way. 91321
Reposted by Annette DittertOliver Das Gupta @oliverdasgupta.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Die rasanten Fortschritte von Claude, ChatGPT & Co. beunruhigen das britische 🇬🇧 Staatsoberhaupt: In einer Rede forderte König Charles die Branche zur Vorsicht auf. #KI könne womöglich »finstere Fähigkeiten« entwickeln - eine ungewöhnliche Wortmeldung.spiegel.deAnsprache an Branchenvertreter: König Charles warnt vor »existenziellen Gefahren« von KI-SystemenDie rasanten Fortschritte von Claude, ChatGPT und Co. beunruhigen das britische Staatsoberhaupt: In einer Rede forderte König Charles die Branche zur Vorsicht auf. KI könne womöglich »finstere Fähigke... 24316
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 17/09/2026My take on why the shit might hit the fan in Germany next week. Spoiler alert. No, it won’t happen again. But it’s grim enough. 👇 2536
Reposted by Annette DittertRebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Noting the gap between the infected and the well, the Gates Foundation pledges at least $1 billion to help the uninfected join this exciting development in which Microsoft is so precariously invested." 1631360
Reposted by Annette DittertRobert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 15/09/2026At this rate, the first pledge in Reform's manifesto is going to be a Trump-style power of prime ministerial pardons. 1023540
Reposted by Annette DittertSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Really is amazing how many Reform and UKIP elected officials have been arrested over years. So unlucky. 691527266
Reposted by Annette DittertJoerg Lau @joerglau.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Ich halte es für gefährlich, dass die krasse Eskalation Russlands immer noch nicht richtig angenommen und vor allem nicht richtig beantwortet wird. Meine Gedanken zu den erstaunlichen Ereignis dieser Tage hier: www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...zeit.deUkraine: Wladimir Putins extreme BotschaftRussland greift einen Zug mit westlichen Politikern an. Dahinter steckt eine Strategie, die schon im Kalten Krieg angewendet wurde – und die Deutschland anstachelt. 913853
Reposted by Annette DittertAnnette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026..and for my followers in London: There are a few tickets left for this 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dear-brita...eventbrite.co.ukDear Britain: An Evening with Annette DittertWhat does Britain look like through German eyes? 17117
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026So. Finally binging #BabylonBerlin now. At least you know how it all turned out back then 11754
Reposted by Annette DittertMichael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026NEW: Reform again accused of leaking the Telegraph a story it had been approached about by another outlet. This “spoiler” tactic is causing concerns among some at the Tel. Insiders say this isn’t fair - reporters didn’t know it was a spoiler. Story: www.theguardian.com/media/2026/s...theguardian.com‘Significant unease’ at the Telegraph over Reform using outlet for ‘spoiler’ tacticsRecent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage leads to debate over reporting practices 87829
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026..and for my followers in London: There are a few tickets left for this 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dear-brita...eventbrite.co.ukDear Britain: An Evening with Annette DittertWhat does Britain look like through German eyes? 17117
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 15/09/2026For my German speaking followers. As so many asked for it, I will now do a second (winter)- book tour in Germany with ‚Dear Britain‘. Tickets available on my publishers website. DuMont. Link below in a second post. Looking forward to meeting you all ! ❤️ Here are the dates 👇 1411028
Reposted by Annette DittertJim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 14/09/2026I'd misclassified Rupert Lowe as a Twitter thing. But he's now *really* gaming Facebook's new algorithm with a mixture of 'remigration' and 'who remembers' memes. Crazy levels of engagement and he's all over the feed of every boomer I know regardless of their politics. www.facebook.com/rupertlowemep 77376119
Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Why it’s just a matter of time when Merz will have to resign and what needs to happen now. My take on what’s going on in Germany. 👇👇 512859
Reposted by Annette DittertTessa Szyszkowitz @tessaszy.bsky.social · 13/09/20262 Millionen Frauen in Österreich sind 50+. In den Medien - vor allem auf Bildschirmen - sind sie nicht repräsentativ vertreten. Das lässt sich ändern. 👇🏻 @falter.at @edithmeinhart.bsky.social @annettedittert.bsky.social @veronikapelikan.bsky.social 0256
Reposted by Annette DittertMark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Not everything ages well. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comBurnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donorsPM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour 510021
Reposted by Annette DittertMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet in Cardiff tomorrow to sign a cooperation agreement calling for the right to hold independence referenda, The Telegraph reports. The SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin leaders will also discuss the economy, energy and Europe. 36446144
Reposted by Annette DittertNorbert Schulze ncws.de @ncws.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Empfehlung 👉️ Podcastfolge LdN492: Sachsen-Anhalt: Wie kommen Rechtsextreme an die Macht? (lagedernation.org/podcast/ldn4...) #lagedernation #sachsenanhalt #rechtsextremismus @lagedernation.orglagedernation.orgLdN492 Sachsen-Anhalt: Wie kommen Rechtsextreme an die Macht?Regierungsoptionen nach AfD-Sieg, Bedeutung der historischen Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt, Umstrittene Studie zu E-Autos und Klima, Cyber-Angriffe der Bundeswehr, Hackerangriff in Berlin, Lage-Live in Düsse... 0188
Reposted by Annette DittertNick Cohen @nickcohen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026“Never in British political history has so much money been donated by so few” Piece from me on a question that isn’t asked often enough: What does the crypto industry want in return for the extraordinary sums it is giving Farage?nickcohen.substack.comNever has a British politician received so much from so fewWhat crypto wants from Farage 99427