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Günter Hurt

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Ehemann, Vater, Politisch/Wirtschaftlich/Kultur und Technik interessierter Pensionist. Hobbykoch und Oldtimer Fan

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Exzellenter Leitartikel vom Martin Staudinger im aktuellen Falter.

01.03.2026 14:50 — 👍 12    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1
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The last Marine to leave Vietnam has died. Juan Valdez was 88. As North Vietnamese troops closed in, he was the last Marine to board the last helicopter out of Saigon. “He was a model leader,” said one who served with him.

As North Vietnamese troops closed in, Master Sgt. Juan Valdez was the last Marine to board the last helicopter out of Saigon.

“He was a model leader,” said one who served with him.

28.02.2026 15:00 — 👍 48    🔁 15    💬 5    📌 1

Met him in the early 1980 in his function as USMG in Vienna. He was an extraordinary nice person.

28.02.2026 15:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Gestern verkündete die EU-Kommission: EU-Gelder können dafür genutzt werden, grenzüberschreitende sichere Schwangerschaftsabbrüche zu ermöglichen. Frauen aus z.B. Polen, wo es kaum Zugang gibt, könnten dann in anderen EU-Staaten medizinisch versorgt werden. (1/3)

27.02.2026 14:24 — 👍 85    🔁 18    💬 2    📌 0

Wir brauchen ein neues Sicherheitsversprechen: nicht „wir halten uns raus“, sondern „wir halten zusammen“. Wer Europa stark will, muss europäische Verteidigung mittragen. Punkt.

Das alte Versprechen „raushalten = sicher“ trägt im hybriden Zeitalter nicht mehr. Das neue Versprechen heißt ...

27.02.2026 07:00 — 👍 24    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: Russia’s war against Ukraine began with the occupation of our Crimea, and the world effectively turned a blind eye to this. The world advised Ukraine to stay silent. That is exactly why Putin came to believe he could wage a much larger war and confront the West even more aggressively.

26.02.2026 11:27 — 👍 289    🔁 82    💬 7    📌 5
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Österreichs Führung kneift bei der Verteidigung – und sendet damit ein fatales Signal Die Kanzlerpartei ÖVP will bei dem heiklen Thema nicht bei den Wählern anecken und verursacht damit Chaos. Österreich muss klar werden, dass es keine sicherheitspolitische Insel der Seligen mehr ist.

hallo, nachbarn. wir können euch was verteidigung angeht, derweil noch nicht so viel sagen. nur das: wenns hart auf hart kommt, könnt ihr euch nicht auf uns verlassen. www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/oest... #EU #NATO #russland #FPÖ

25.02.2026 19:38 — 👍 37    🔁 15    💬 2    📌 1
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Wien gehört nicht nur in Österreich sondern auch weltweit zu den Top-Standorten, wenn es um #Spitzenmedizin geht. Das ist aber nichts, das uns einfach vom Himmel gefallen ist. Es ist das Ergebnis jahrzehntelanger konsequenter #Gesundheitspolitik.

25.02.2026 15:52 — 👍 28    🔁 3    💬 4    📌 0

Die Grünen fordern eine Erbschaftseteuer mit einem Freibetrag von 1 Million (1,5 Million bei selbst genutzten Immobilien) und im Standard-Forum zucken die Leute aus, dass das gegen den Mittelstand gehen würde.

Oida.

Wir sollten mal klären, dass die obersten 5% nicht zum Mittelstand gehören...

23.02.2026 19:15 — 👍 370    🔁 78    💬 12    📌 0
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"Man kann nicht mehr stolz sein, aus Europa zu kommen", jammert der ehemalige Bundeskanzler Sebastian Kurz.
Ich war nie stolz, aus Europa zu sein. Ich hab nichts dafür getan, aus Europa zu sein. Ich bin nur auf Sachen stolz, die ich selbst gemacht habe. Ich bin einfach froh, aus Europa zu sein.

24.02.2026 08:50 — 👍 60    🔁 7    💬 4    📌 1
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NASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation - NASA At a news conference on Thursday, NASA released a report of findings from the Program Investigation Team examining the Boeing CST-100

I challenge anyone interested to read the report.

#Boeing has me concerned they are too focused on shareholder value and not enough on engineering, failing to realize that focusing on engineering will result in shareholder value. #Starliner #NASA #CST100

23.02.2026 15:46 — 👍 1205    🔁 391    💬 137    📌 23

Angeheftet.

23.02.2026 09:00 — 👍 30    🔁 4    💬 4    📌 0
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Dobrindt: Asylbewerber sollen schneller arbeiten dürfen „Teilhabe durch Tätigkeit“ nennt Innenminister Dobrindt als Ziel. Es läuft wohl darauf hinaus: Wer in einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung länger als drei Monate auf den Ausgang seines Asylverfahrens wartet, sol...

Normalerweise kann im Asylbereich kein Fahrrad in einem EU-Mitgliedstaat umfallen ohne dass es von Karner kommentiert wird.

Nun: CSU-Innenminister möchte in Deutschland Asylwerber rasch zum Arbeitsmarkt zulassen.

In Österreich: Bemerkenswerte Stille.

www.faz.net/aktuell/poli...

23.02.2026 06:47 — 👍 80    🔁 14    💬 4    📌 1

I know we cry a lot about high taxes in Austria. I do, routinely, about half of the money I make goes into the state's pockets. But I've re-injured my knee recently and being able to consult several doctors and get all sorts of images of the inner parts of my knee without going bankrupt is great.

23.02.2026 10:11 — 👍 68    🔁 6    💬 4    📌 0

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged EU governments to use “coalitions of the willing” to advance long-stalled economic reforms, arguing the bloc does not need unanimous backing from all 27 member states to move forward. (Politico Europe)

21.02.2026 19:26 — 👍 215    🔁 68    💬 5    📌 1
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A sea of people filled Prague’s Old Town Square today in solidarity with Ukraine. President Petr Pavel joined the crowd and made it clear: “Besides Ukraine deserving glory, I wish it a swift peace — a dignified, just peace.” 1/2

21.02.2026 19:01 — 👍 21    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Aufgeben ist für Menschen in Kyjiw keine Option: "Wollen nicht Teil Russlands sein" Die bittere Kälte ist eine Waffe, die der russische Aggressor gezielt gegen die Ukraine einsetzt. Doch auch wenn die Erschöpfung groß ist: Man macht weiter. "Wir leben noch, weil wir hartnäckig sind"

Vier Jahre Krieg
Aufgeben ist für Menschen in Kyjiw keine Option: "Wollen nicht Teil Russlands sein"
"Wir alle zeigen jeden Tag aufs Neue, dass wir nicht Teil Russlands sein wollen."

Und die Freunde Putins Österreich (FPÖ) wollen die Ukraine Russland überlassen.

www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

22.02.2026 11:07 — 👍 30    🔁 16    💬 2    📌 0
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This one hits hard.

21.02.2026 22:59 — 👍 35569    🔁 10528    💬 776    📌 596

»Der größte Teil der Macht, die Autokraten in Politik und Medien haben, ist die Macht, die wir ihnen gegeben haben. Wann immer möglich, sollten wir uns daher von den Medienkonzernen abwenden, die sich allzu oft den Autokraten beugen und so schnell zu Staatsmedien werden. 1/2

20.02.2026 16:44 — 👍 15    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0

American not only becoming a cult of personality but becoming the dumbest cult of personality in the history of the human species is a lot to process

19.02.2026 19:08 — 👍 9249    🔁 1534    💬 325    📌 84
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Europe cannot afford half-measures. Sandro Gozi and Pascal Canfin have proposed appointing Mario Draghi as a Special Envoy to implement the Draghi Report on competitiveness. Today, barely 10–15% of its proposals have been delivered. 1/2

20.02.2026 11:06 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1
EU Commissioner controversial attendance at Trump’s Board of Peace: a catalyst for EU internal rifts In a move that has ignited fierce debate within European Union institutions, Commissioner Dubravka Šuica attended the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Washington, D.C., on 19 February, as an observer focused on Gaza reconstruction efforts. This decision, made by the European Commission reportedly without prior consultation with member states, has provoked outrage from several capitals, highlighting deep-seated divisions over EU foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and the bloc’s commitment to multilateralism. While Šuica’s participation underscores the EU’s significant role as a donor to Palestinian causes, critics argue it legitimizes a U.S.-led initiative perceived as undermining the United Nations and favouring autocratic regimes. Dubravka Šuica: from Croatian politics to EU Mediterranean envoy Dubravka Šuica, a 68-year-old Croatian politician, has emerged as a pivotal figure in this diplomatic storm. A member of the center-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and affiliated with the European People’s Party (EPP), Šuica’s career trajectory reflects a blend of local governance and international diplomacy. Šuica’s selection for the Board of Peace meeting – rather than higher-profile figures like von der Leyen or EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas – has been interpreted by some as a deliberate signal of limited EU engagement. Commission spokespeople have stressed that her attendance was confined to the Gaza-specific segment, with the EU not joining as a full member. However, her statement that “Europe is not a bystander” has fuelled accusations that her presence lends undue credibility to Trump’s initiative. Influential lobbying from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change reportedly played a role in the Commission’s decision to engage, advocating for pragmatic involvement despite reservations. The Board of Peace: Trump’s alternative to multilateralism Launched by President Trump in January 2026, the Board of Peace aims to oversee Gaza’s post-conflict reconstruction and implement UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which calls for a ceasefire and rebuilding efforts. However, the initiative has drawn widespread criticism for operating outside the UN framework, excluding the Palestinian Authority, and including controversial figures such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – accused of war crimes – and leaders from autocratic states like Russia, Belarus, and EU member Hungary. Funding concerns abound, with reports of $250 million diverted from the U.S. State Department and additional PAC contributions subsidizing participants. Trump has framed the board as a “results-oriented” alternative to what he calls the UN’s inefficiencies, but detractors, including French President Emmanuel Macron, view it as an attempt to “dictate peace by lawbreakers.” Countries like Spain have outright declined invitations, citing the absence of Palestinian representation and risks to multilateral norms. The board’s composition – featuring “MAGA-fans and autocracies,” as Spanish MEP Javi López, European Parliament Vice President, put it – has amplified fears that it prioritizes geopolitical alliances over genuine peacebuilding. Italian MEP Brando Benifei dismissed the participation as having “no added value,” warning against associating with “autocrats and dictators.” Outrage and the Commission’s solo act The Commission’s unilateral decision to send Šuica triggered immediate backlash during a February 18 meeting of EU ambassadors. France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot led the charge, asserting that the move violated EU treaties by encroaching on member states’ exclusive foreign policy prerogatives, which require unanimity. “Member states were up in arms,” one diplomat reported, with France arguing that Šuica lacked a Council mandate. Similar sentiments echoed from Spain, Belgium, Ireland, Slovenia, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania, who feared the attendance could be seen as EU endorsement of a flawed process. Internal EU divisions: a fractured approach to transatlantic ties This episode lays bare longstanding fissures within the EU on foreign policy dossiers, particularly U.S. relations under Trump. Western and Northern states, led by France and Germany, prioritize institutional integrity and multilateralism, viewing the Board as a threat to the UN and EU unity. In contrast, Southern and Eastern members show greater pragmatism: Hungary and Bulgaria have joined as full members, while Italy, Romania, Greece, and Cyprus attend as observers, possibly driven by regional interests in Mediterranean stability and Gaza aid. The Commission’s assertive stance – defended as necessary for “coordinated action and accountable governance” – reflects von der Leyen’s push for a more geopolitical EU, but it risks alienating capitals wary of overreach. Broader divisions mirror debates over Trump-era policies: Pro-engagement voices, influenced by figures like Tony Blair, argue for dialogue to influence outcomes, while sceptics fear legitimizing isolationist or authoritarian tendencies. Ultimately, this scandal reveals the EU’s struggle to balance unity with autonomy in a fragmented global order. As one X analyst noted, the board isn’t about peace but “auctioning American credibility” – a dynamic that tests whether the EU can speak with one voice or remain divided by national prerogatives. Caption: US President Donald Trump (C) raises the gavel during the Board of Peace meeting at the Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace in Washington, USA, 19 February 2026. Established by Donald Trump and led by the government of the United States, the Board of Peace (BoP) is a body tasked with overseeing the processes of the Gaza peace plan. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

EU Commissioner controversial attendance at Trump’s Board of Peace: a catalyst for EU internal rifts

20.02.2026 06:07 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Jean-Noël Barrot
@jnbarrot
Translated from French
The European Commission should never have attended today's "Board of Peace" meeting in Washington, as it had not received the Council's mandate to do so.

Beyond the legitimate political questions raised by the "Board of Peace," the Commission must scrupulously respect European law and institutional balance in all circumstances.

Jean-Noël Barrot @jnbarrot Translated from French The European Commission should never have attended today's "Board of Peace" meeting in Washington, as it had not received the Council's mandate to do so. Beyond the legitimate political questions raised by the "Board of Peace," the Commission must scrupulously respect European law and institutional balance in all circumstances.

Merci.

19.02.2026 21:07 — 👍 573    🔁 149    💬 10    📌 3
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The IOC’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Milano-Cortina 2026, while Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych faces consequences for expressing solidarity with victims of Russian aggression, undermines Pierre de Coubertin’s Olympic spirit. 1/2

19.02.2026 17:04 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

In Deutschland steht das freie und gleiche Recht über allem, kein verrückter König. Und dieses Recht gilt in der Bundesrepublik nun einmal für US-amerikanische Tech-Plattformen genau so wie für jedes andere Unternehmen. Bienvenue en Europe! Kaum zu glauben, aber

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18.02.2026 15:43 — 👍 1799    🔁 352    💬 23    📌 6

Was mich bei der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2026 am meisten verstört hat, waren die standing ovations nach der Rede von Marco Rubio. Kaum wirft man den Europäern ein paar weiche Brosamen zu, vergessen Sie, das es schimmliges Brot ist.

15.02.2026 15:38 — 👍 415    🔁 76    💬 12    📌 5

IS IT AN OFFENSIVE OR A CLEARING OPERATION

Two Ukrainians in a room with notes.
One insists this is it an offensive but a clearing operation made easier by the Russians being so disconnected and the other says? It’s a clearing operation quickly morphing into an offensive to take advantage of an

16.02.2026 11:13 — 👍 133    🔁 19    💬 7    📌 1
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Orban says EU bigger threat to Hungary than Russia Hungarian PM Viktor Orban accused the EU of propping up Peter Magyar's Tisza opposition party. Hungary's longest-serving prime minister is facing his biggest electoral challenge in years.

Viktor Orbán macht damit die Wahl am 12. April de facto zu einer Abstimmung über den Verbleib Ungarns bei der EU. Fair enough, darauf können wir uns einigen. Bei einer Wiederwahl haben wir ein Problem weniger. Andernfalls: Üdvözöllek! Willkommen zurück in der Demokratie. www.dw.com/en/orban-say...

15.02.2026 14:56 — 👍 719    🔁 169    💬 68    📌 10

POST-MUNICH ROUNDUP

This was an important conference.
Rubio, Walz tried their best to reassure Europe that they weren’t about to abandon the continent, while making it perfectly clear it was up to the continent to defend itself without America - the burden sharing argument. That’s something every

16.02.2026 07:11 — 👍 195    🔁 47    💬 12    📌 5