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A senior figure in the Sweden Democrats says the party could back away from its demand for ministerial posts in government, according to Expressen. The comments mark another sign of flexibility within the party leadership on the question, which has been a recurring point of tension in its cooperation with the governing alliance parties.
- 2Deepfakes and democracy: expert warns of fabricated realities●Wenn nichts mehr echt ist – Deepfakes als Gefahr für Demokratie und Gemeinwohl. Zusammenfassung eines Online-Vortrages v
A summary of an online lecture by researcher Maria Pawelec, held as part of the 'Lange Nacht der Demokratie' event organised by the adult education centre in Langenhagen, Germany, examines how deepfakes threaten democracy and the public good. The write-up argues that when nothing appears real anymore, trust in media and institutions erodes, and it includes practical guidance for people affected by manipulated videos or audio.
- 3Gardener clears storm-damaged okra after final harvest●BeetBear & I are done harvesting what was left of the storm-damaged okra & have now taken up the remains of the plants.
A home gardener, working alongside a companion nicknamed BeetBear, has finished harvesting the last of the okra left after a storm damaged the crop. With the plants grown quite large, clearing the remains required a garden fork, orchard loppers and secateurs. The gardener notes the thick okra stems are tough to remove, sharing hard-earned experience with fellow gardeners facing storm-damaged crops this season.
- 4German conservatives blasted over energy policy stance●Die Union ist tatsächlich so dumm wie sie sich anhört, ABER: Wenn sich die Industrie Mühe gibt und die Bürokratie die An
Critics are accusing Germany's Union parties of damaging the country's energy transition, arguing the party's approach to renewables is shortsighted. Commenters counter that if industry commits and bureaucracy processes applications without delay, subsidies could break even by 2045, when even subsidised oil and gas would cost more than renewable energy. The debate reflects ongoing German disputes over climate policy and the pace of decarbonisation.
- 5German radio examines growing skepticism of social media●# Dlf App | Studio 9 | Skepsis gegenüber sozialen # Medien steigt – warum das gut für die # Demokratie ist https:// shar
Deutschlandfunk's Studio 9 program aired a segment arguing that rising public skepticism toward social media could ultimately benefit democracy. The item, shared by listeners on Mastodon, suggests that growing distrust of platforms may encourage more critical media consumption and reduce the spread of manipulation and disinformation online.