Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 08/10/2026🙄 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comEU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ requestLithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website 000
Reposted by Florian HamaderStephan @attlawb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026"Deutschland muss Russland stärker abschrecken" Lesenswertes Interview @gresselgustav.bsky.social via @tonline.bsky.social www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...t-online.deWie weit sollte Europa gegen Russland gehen? Experte nennt drastische SzenarienRussische Operationen in Deutschland häufen sich. Sicherheitsexperte Gustav Gressel erklärt, was Moskau damit erreichen will und warum die gefährlichsten womöglich gar nicht als solche zu erkennen sin... 34615
Reposted by Florian HamaderNana Siebert @nanasiebert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Wie häufig bringt die FPÖ Narrative, die Russland nutzen, in den Nationalrat und die Landtage? Man ahnt es, nun wurde es erhoben:derstandard.atNeue Studie zeigt, wie intensiv die FPÖ prorussische Erzählungen verbreitetDie Neos-Fraktion im EU-Parlament hat vom Institut AIES mehr als 54.000 Redebeiträge im Nationalrat und in Landtagen analysieren lassen. Das Ergebnis ist klar 13268103
Reposted by Florian HamaderMichael Pettis @michaelpettis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Bloomberg: "Chinese gold imports through August topped 1,000 tons, surpassing the total posted for the whole of 2025." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comChina’s Gold Imports Top 1,000 Tons on Strong Investment DemandChinese gold imports are at record levels this year, helped by a slump in international prices and a firmer yuan. 2157
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Paul-Henri Spaak comes to mind: "There are only two types of states in #Europe: small states, and small states that have not yet realized they are small." 010
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 14/09/2026www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comRussian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish weddingUS president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands 000
Reposted by Florian HamaderDOPPELADLER.COM @doppeladler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Auch in Österreich: Über der #Schwarzenbergkaserne (Wals-Siezenheim) sind mehrfach unbekannte Drohnen gesichtet worden. Wer dahintersteckt, werde derzeit ermittelt. Wie schon länger bekannt, wird die Kapazität zur Drohnenabwehr beim #Bundesheer ausgebaut. salzburg.orf.at/stories/3370...salzburg.orf.atDrohnen über Kaserne: Abwehr wird ausgebautÜber der Schwarzenbergkaserne in Wals-Siezenheim (Flachgau) sind zuletzt mehrfach unbekannte Drohnen gesichtet worden. Das Bundesheer nehme die Überflüge sehr ernst, betonte es am Freitag beim 20-Jahr... 003
Reposted by Florian HamaderAnton Shekhovtsov @shekhovtsov.substack.com · 01/09/2026I’m looking forward to the day when policymakers start speaking in normal language. 13910
Reposted by Florian HamaderUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 01/09/2026Press conference on this with interior and foreign minister has just ended. Some quotes, translated by me “The government has concluded that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig.” “We do not consider Leipzig as singular event” 12324157
Reposted by Florian HamaderSense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 31/08/2026Reuters: Chinese court freezes CN¥2.14 billion [€275mn] of Nexperia assets in Wingtech case – ‘The order covers Nexperia’s stakes in four China-based businesses, including its semiconductor operations in China, Wuxi and Shanghai, as well as its equipment arm's wholly owned Wuxi unit.’reuters.comChinese court freezes $300 million of Nexperia assets in Wingtech caseA Chinese court has frozen up to 2.14 billion yuan ($300 million) of assets held by Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its equipment arm, in a case brought by the firm's Chinese owner, electronics group Wi... 001
Reposted by Florian HamaderMichael Pettis @michaelpettis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Bloomberg: BYD’s overseas revenue exceeded what it made at home for the first time, illustrating why Chinese carmakers have to sell outside of China. First-half sales from overseas rose 34% to account for 53% of the total, while they shrank 31% in Greater China. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comBYD Shows Chinese Carmakers’ Only Way Out of Slump Is AbroadBYD Co.’s overseas revenue exceeded what it made at home for the first time, helping end one of the company’s longest profit slumps and illustrating why Chinese carmakers have no choice but to try the... 17720
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 30/08/2026😥 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comIceland appears to have rejected EU accession talks in referendum, reports sayThe no camp looks to have prevailed, holding 52.5% of votes with only a few left to be counted, says public broadcaster 010
Reposted by Florian HamaderIan Bond @cerianbond.bsky.social · 21/08/2026"Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations" (Thoreau). Putin's genocidal war against Ukraine is waged also against its culture, history & language, with the destruction of millions of books. 04022
Reposted by Florian HamaderUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 17/08/2026Wrote something about Europe’s need to defend itself against drones ecfr.eu/publication/...ecfr.euBuzzkill: How to defend Europe against drones – European Council on Foreign RelationsDrone warfare in Europe is no longer tomorrow’s problem. The continent is under attack by drones today, and the threat is not isolated in the east. 415542
Reposted by Florian HamaderElisabeth Braw @elisabethbraw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026An ugly reality is materialising: certain geopolitical actors consider defence execs fair game. Plots against two German CEOs have already been thwarted. A few days ago Russian campers in Sweden prompted concern. Me @financialtimes.com giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/.... Gift link. 0198
Reposted by Florian HamaderMichael Pettis @michaelpettis.bsky.social · 20/07/20261/5 SCMP: "Two state-backed firms bought Chinese stocks for about 60 billion yuan (US$8.86 billion) to stem a decline in equities, in a clear sign of government intervention amid market turbulence." sc.mp/et8xn?utm_so...sc.mpBeijing steps in to stem China’s stock market decline with US$8.9b in purchasesThe CSRC is set to convene on Monday as state-backed firms buy 60 billion yuan of stocks amid market turbulence. 2176
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 18/07/2026It´s official - again. After #FCAS the #MGCS project is also dead, and with it probably the hope for a big #KNDS IPO. This is another argument for the foundation of the First Republic of #Europe. We cannot go on like this. www.hartpunkt.de/main-ground-...hartpunkt.deMain Ground Combat System – Deutschland und Frankreich beerdigen die Grundidee einer gemeinsamen EntwicklungDie Pressemitteilung des Bundesministeriums der Verteidigung anlässlich des gestrigen Deutsch-Französischen Ministerrats ist auf einen kurzen und doch vielaussagenden Satz begrenzt, wenn es um die gem... 010
Reposted by Florian HamaderSzabolcs Panyi @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Spain-based password manager Passwork, used by EU governments, shares technology with a Russian counterpart serving sanctioned missile makers. Experts warn Russia’s state source-code review could expose vulnerabilities in the European software. @occrp.orgvsquare.orgEuropean Password Manager Shares Origins and Updates with State-Certified Russian Firm - VSquare.orgPasswork, a Spain-based password manager used by European government agencies and universities, shares technological ties with a Russian counterpart — an arrangement that experts say poses a state-level security risk. 28952
Reposted by Florian HamaderSzabolcs Panyi @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026🇭🇺📺 Hungary’s state propaganda media went off air as Péter Magyar’s government appointed temporary leadership. Orbán-era propagandists were fired, and M1, the main news channel, is now airing an apology for lying for 15 years. Simply beautiful. (Translated with Google Lens.) 20531168
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 05/07/2026The man of the people was always in it purely for himself. Let's hope he stands before a judge soon. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comNigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraudReform UK’s Robert Jenrick says Farage accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell before becoming an MP 000
Reposted by Florian HamaderMichael Pettis @michaelpettis.bsky.social · 04/07/2026As I see it, the real problem for Germany is that if the Mittelstand is destroyed, such a dense and complex network will be almost impossible to rebuild. www.wsj.com/economy/chin...wsj.comChina Is Devastating the Last Stronghold of German IndustryMidsize companies that employ millions of workers are now shedding jobs and relocating overseas to cut costs. 2268
Reposted by Florian HamaderNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Charles Michel was an embarrassment when he headed the European Council and he has managed to turn himself into an even bigger embarrassment since leaving Brussels. Add #michel to the long list #schroeder #blair #zapatero #raffarin … www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/26/...chinadaily.com.cnDecoupling 'not a serious option': former European Council chief 0195
Reposted by Florian HamaderFrancesco Nicoli 🇪🇺 🎓 @francesconicoli.bsky.social · 26/06/2026How it started: How it is going: 222
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 27/06/2026youtu.be/YNJYR_HE8uo?...youtu.bePlane slams into Beijing's tallest building, sends debris raining down onto streetsYouTube video by ABC News 000
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 26/06/2026They have no honour, no integrity. They can be no partner for #Europe. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comJD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ todayVice-president declares admiration for 37th president and claims Nixon and Trump are targeted by ‘deep state’ forces 010
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 26/06/2026#Bundesheer greift Spion auf, er wird offensichtlich wieder laufen gelassen und taucht unter. I mean...🤦♂️ Können wir uns bitte endlich selbst ernst nehmen und unsere Gesetze überarbeiten?!? 000
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 26/06/2026#VW to axe 100.000 jobs and closing plants. This is the result of handing over your technology and production know-how to #China. Bad management is responsible for this disaster. It is beyond me why they don´t get fired or at least have to face heavy pay cuts🤷♂️ www.ndr.de/nachrichten/...ndr.deVW will offenbar 100.000 Stellen streichen und könnte mehrere Werke schließenVW plant offenbar einen größeren Stellenabbau als bisher bekannt. Weltweit will der Konzern aus Wolfsburg 100.000 der rund 657.000 Arbeitsplätze streichen. Vier Werke könnten schließen, unter anderem ... 100
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Is that what taking back control looks like? Is that what sovereignty looks like? #Brexit www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...theguardian.com‘Degrading’: why did a US fighter pilot avoid British trial after strangling a woman in England?Jacob Wulfson’s fellow airmen decided his fate after a court martial at RAF Lakenheath – a distressing week for Sarah Steele, the academic he assaulted 000
Reposted by Florian Hamaderprofil @profil.at · 24/06/2026Ein Viertel der Russen im Land oder mehr könnten für Nachrichtendienste arbeiten. Das sagte der Leiter des Abwehramts beim profil-Event „Wer spioniert uns aus“. Die Spione sind da – statistisch auch im Publikum. www.profil.at/events/profi...profil.atprofil ambulant: Mit so vielen Spionen im Land rechnet das AbwehramtEin Viertel der Russen im Land oder mehr könnten für Nachrichtendienste arbeiten. Das sagte der Leiter des Abwehramts beim profil-Event „Wer spioniert uns aus“. Die Spione sind da – statistisch auch i... 65218
Reposted by Florian HamaderSense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 24/06/2026Reuters: Justice ministry says China has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law – ‘The overseas provision targets illegal acts and uses rule-of-law methods to “guard against various unlawful acts involving ethnic affairs from outside the country”, he added.’reuters.comChina says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity lawChina has a right to target people outside of its borders who contravene its new law on ethnic unity, a senior official said on Wednesday, adding that this was in line with international practice, an... 213
Reposted by Florian HamaderSense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 21/06/2026Handelsblatt: Wie Deutschland Chinas Cyber-Aufrüstung mitfinanziert – „Die Bundesregierung fördert ein führendes Zentrum für Cybersicherheitsforschung [Cispa]. Doch nun gibt es einen schweren Verdacht: Könnte es eine Eliteschmiede für chinesische Militärforscher sein?“handelsblatt.comNationale Sicherheit: Wie Deutschland Chinas Cyber-Aufrüstung mitfinanziertDie Bundesregierung fördert ein führendes Zentrum für Cybersicherheitsforschung. Doch nun gibt es einen schweren Verdacht: Könnte es eine Eliteschmiede für chinesische Militärforscher sein? 012
Reposted by Florian HamaderSense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 16/06/2026The Guardian: EU trade deficit with China reaches record €1bn a day, data shows – ‘The trade expert Rafael Jimenez Buendía, a senior fellow at the Mercator Institute for China Studies, said the trade data for May and June was likely to show that deficit growing further.’theguardian.comEU trade deficit with China reaches record €1bn a day, data showsImport and export figures come as European leaders prepare to meet this week to address growing imbalance 055
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 15/06/2026After the end of #FCAS I am increasingly doubtful about the future of #MGCS. KNDS Germany/Rheinmetall present a concept for a new MBT. www.hartpunkt.de/mbt-vision-2...hartpunkt.deMBT Vision 2032 – PSM zeigt Konzept für „Kampfpanzer neue Generation“Die PSM Projekt System & Management GmbH, ein 50:50-Joint-Venture von KNDS Deutschland und Rheinmetall, zeigt mit dem „MBT Vision 2032“ auf der Eurosatory 2026 in Paris ein Konzept für einen Nachfolge... 000
Reposted by Florian HamaderAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra 1629888
Reposted by Florian HamaderSimone Brunner @simonebrunner.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Karin Kneissl hat den russischen Nationalfeiertag auf der Krim verbracht. Der ukrainischen Halbinsel, die 2014 völkerrechtswidrig von Russland annektiert wurde - womit die Aggression gegen die Ukraine begann. Auf ihrem Telegram-Kanal bekundet sie ihre Bewunderung für Jalta 1945 - und für Stalin. 108218
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 08/06/2026So it's official. #FCAS is dead. www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...tagesschau.deBerlin und Paris stoppen Kampfjet-Projekt FCASKanzler Merz und der französische Präsident Macron haben laut Regierungskreisen das gemeinsame Kampfflugzeug-Projekt FCAS beendet. Die Unternehmen Dassault und Airbus hätten sich nicht einigen können. 000
Reposted by Florian HamaderSander Tordoir @sandertordoir.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Ouch. Not surprising for those of us who have been paying attention, but a powerful data visual. I don’t think Röpke Eucken nor Dutch Ordoliberal philosophers would approve of a do nothing response to such distortions. (h/t @tbenner.bsky.social ) 03014
Reposted by Florian HamaderMichael Pettis @michaelpettis.bsky.social · 02/06/20261/6 Financial Times: "A company-level OECD analysis of government subsidies across 15 key industrial sectors found that nearly 60 per cent of Chinese firms’ global market share gains since 2005 could be attributed to subsidies." www.ft.com/content/885c...ft.comChinese firms’ market share gains driven by subsidies, says OECDCompanies in China benefit from eight times more state support on average than rich-world rivals, report claims 23716
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Die #FPÖ in #Russland🇷🇺, die FPÖ in #China🇨🇳... Man versteht sich offensichtlich mit Autokraten. www.oe24.at/oesterreich/...oe24.atFPÖ-Delegation in Peking: Landbauer auf China-Mission 100
Reposted by Florian HamaderKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Former MI6 Chief Richard Moore: Ending the war requires Putin’s desire to stop. There has never been any indication that he wants to end his war of aggression against Ukraine. We must lean in harder alongside Ukrainians to help them stop Russia from bombing defenseless civilians 219547
Reposted by Florian HamaderSense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 28/05/2026Reuters: JDcom’s Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warnreuters.comJD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warnChinese e-commerce giant JD.com's $2.5 billion bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy may involve Chinese subsidies, European Union competition regulators warned on Thursday as they opened a f... 001
Florian Hamader @fhamader.bsky.social · 29/05/2026How many more times will we turn the other cheek? How many more lifes will it cost? When will EU governments start taking their duty to protect people and country seriously? www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...theguardian.comNato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits RomaniaMark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine 000
Reposted by Florian HamaderJorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The EU is debating whether to engage in direct talks with Russia while Russia is threatening to kill EU diplomats. 801527541
Reposted by Florian HamaderSense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 24/05/2026Reuters: Wingtech seeks US$1.2 billion damages in new suit against Nexperia – ‘under China's anti-foreign sanctions law, which Beijing has recently enforced more strictly’reuters.comWingtech seeks $1.2 billion damages in new suit against NexperiaChina's Wingtech Technology has filed a lawsuit with a subsidiary against Nexperia B.V. and five other entities, saying its control over the Dutch chipmaker remained restricted, as it provisionally s... 001
Reposted by Florian HamaderJasmin Mujanović @jasminmuj.bsky.social · 24/05/2026"Three men from Serbia were convicted of the crime in their home country. They had been directed, the verdicts read, by 'structures of the intelligence service of the Russian Federation' in an effort to incite unrest and intolerance [in France]." www.occrp.org/en/investiga...occrp.orgLeaked Documents Reveal Russian ‘Cognitive Strikes’ Against the West — Including Islamophobic ‘Pig Head’ Attacks in ParisLeaked chats and documents showcase the Russian presidential administration’s role in false-flag vandalism attacks and election interference campaigns in Europe and beyond. 0137
