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SPD proposes compromise in refugee policy

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One of the most difficult issues in the Grand Coalition talks is the family reunion of refugees. SPD politician Burkhard Lischka made a compromise proposal, but there is still no agreement. Time is short, and before the negotiators of the Union and the SPD are ready to form a government, there are even more big issues until the end of the discussions. Union and SPD have so far found no solution to this point. There is still no agreement, as the news agency DPA learned from the SPD negotiating team. The “Bild” newspaper had previously reported that both sides had achieved a breakthrough here: the family reunification for refugees with limited protection status should be suspended. Asylum seekers who receive protection in Germany are allowed to bring their spouses and underage children. On the other hand, recognized underage refugees are allowed to bring their parents with them. While the Union wants to prohibit this group to reunite with family members, the SPD in the election campaign promised to make family reunification possible for refugees.

 

The frame of the draft law on asylum and immigration has been communicated to the associations

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The frame of the draft law on asylum and immigration has been communicated to the associations who care about migrants and refugees. At the first meeting between Edouard Philippe and the world of aid to migrants, the Prime Minister promised that they have the text developed by the Ministry of the Interior before meeting again. Even if the associations do not expect much, the meeting on Thursday is supposed to open and close a “consultation”. Emmanuel Macron is, indeed, expected on Tuesday 16 January, to announce the conclusions. The two most commented elements of the first versions of the law were the doubling of the duration of administrative detention and the establishment of a list of safe third countries to justify referrals without examination of the file. The first point is still in the text sent today, but the second was removed by decision of the Head of State. Still, this frame only gives the main lines. The letter accompanying the Vademecum states that “the questions relating to the December 12 file on the Review of Administrative Situations will be examined in a specific follow-up group proposed by the Prime Minister”.

 

490 members of the Egyptian Parliament in favour of El-Sisi

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One day after the NEA announcement of the upcoming elections’ timeline, 490 members of the Egyptian Parliament signed the recommendation forms to support Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s candidacy, although the President has still not announced his nomination. According to the article 142 of the Egypt’s constitution each candidate must have the recommendation of at least 20 members, or 25 000 citizens from 15 governorates, and each member is allowed to recommend just one candidate. Among those who supported El-Sisi there are the parliament speaker Abdel-Aal, the head of the media, culture and antiquities committee Osama Heikal, and also several members of opposition, including Nasserist Kamal Ahmed and Wafdist Mohamed Khalifa.

China’s factory inflation slowest in 13 months and this gives policymakers a freer hand to focus on industrial overcapacity and pollution. China’s producer price index (PPI) slid to the lowest level since November 2016 last month with 4,9%, because the government’s war against winter smog dented factory demand for raw materials in a sign the world’s second largest economy has started to slow. The data also showed consumer inflation accelerating less than expected and remaining well within the central bank’s comfort zone. The government repression on smog in the heavily industrialized northern provinces has in fact hit demand for raw materials and have weighed on investment. While pollution curbs have had a disinflationary effect on producer prices, the resulting supply disruptions have triggered fears of supply shortages in some segments, giving a major boost to upward pressure to prices.

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China’s factory inflation slowest in 13 months and this gives policymakers a freer hand to focus on industrial overcapacity and pollution. China’s producer price index (PPI) slid to the lowest level since November 2016 last month with 4,9%, because the government’s war against winter smog dented factory demand for raw materials in a sign the world’s second largest economy has started to slow. The data also showed consumer inflation accelerating less than expected and remaining well within the central bank’s comfort zone. The government repression on smog in the heavily industrialized northern provinces has in fact hit demand for raw materials and have weighed on investment. While pollution curbs have had a disinflationary effect on producer prices, the resulting supply disruptions have triggered fears of supply shortages in some segments, giving a major boost to upward pressure to prices.

Is Washington preparing to play the Taiwan card with Beijing again?

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The bills still need US Senate and presidential endorsement to become law, but if passed that will mean a fundamental change in the Whashingon-Beijing relations. The Taiwan Travel Act in fact is designed to improve official exchanges between Washington and Taipei and it would allow US government officials to travel to Taiwan and meet their counterparts and vice versa. Such meetings have been avoided since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979. The other piece of legislation instead aims to help Taiwan regain observer status at the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation. The two bills show many forces in the US are attempting to flare up the Taiwan question once again and use it as leverage against China.

Socialists’ request after recent murders

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The Bulgarian Socialist Party requests a parliamentary hearing of Prime Minister Borisov to clarify the situation in the country after the recent murders: they ask if institution can grant the public security, in referment to the recent kidnappings, murdering attempts and killings. The socialist party will discuss a no-confidence motion against the government over corruption, crime and criminal business.

Parliament rejects Radev’s veto on anti-graft law

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The Legal Affairs Committee in the National Assembly rejected the Presidential veto on the anti-corruption law with ten pro votes. Justice Minister Stoyanov explained that most of the Parliament has a vision on the anti-corruption policy which differs from the Radev’s one. The President reacted saying that “there is indeed no political will for a real, comprehensive, and efficient struggle against corruption”.

Yennayer, an important event that reflects the attachment of the Algerian people to national identity

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The Minister of Youth and Sports said that the celebration of Yennayer is an important event that reflects the attachment of the Algerian people to the national identity, its components and to its dimensions. Assistant to part of the festivities organized on the occasion of the celebration of Yennayer at the elementary school “Adhim Fatiha”, in downtown Sidi Bel-Abbès where is taught the Amazigh language, the Minister pointed out that this event “confirms that the celebration of the Amazigh year is rooted in Algerian society and constitutes a reference for the institutions of civil society. “El Hadi Ould Ali emphasized the interest granted by the associative movement and by all members of society to this celebration aimed at strengthening and promoting the constants of national identity which have repercussions on the behavior of citizens, adding that We must rely on these constants to move towards a bright future in all areas”. The minister also welcomed the historic and exceptional decision made by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, decreeing January 12 of each year national holiday, before emphasizing that this decision reinforces the national identity with its three constants that are Islam, Arabity and Amazigh.

 

At least 30 militants, including Pakistani killed in airstrikes

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At least 21 militants, including Pakistani nationals, have been killed in the latest airstrikes carried out in the western Farah province of Afghanistan, near Khak-e-Safid district. Heavy and light weapons have been discovered and seized and three vehicles belonging to the militants were also destroyed in the airstrikes. No insurgent group has commented on the incident so far.

8 Daesh, 7 Taliban militants join peace

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In eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, eight Islamic State (IS) and seven Taliban insurgents, including a commander have joined peace process, said Attaullah Khogyani, the governor’s spokesman. Khogyani told the reconciling insurgents also handed over their arms to the National Directorate of Security (NDS) operatives, and promised to work for their country’s development. The insurgents were involved in terrorist and destructive activities against the government in Khogyani, Pachirawgam and Chaparhar districts.

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