Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Imperial Boomerang
Suède : le gouvernement envisage d’abaisser la responsabilité pénale à 13 ans pour les crimes les plus graves
LE FIGARO : Le ministre de la Justice suédois a alerté sur la nécessité de prendre des mesures face à une «situation urgente», lors d’une conférence de presse lundi. En dix ans, le nombre de soupçons d’infractions pénales impliquant des jeunes de moins de 15 ans a doublé.
La Suède durcit sa lutte contre la délinquance juvénile. Le ministre de la Justice suédois, Gunnar Strömmer, a annoncé en conférence de presse lundi sa volonté de faire avancer sa proposition d’abaisser l’âge de la responsabilité pénale de 15 à 13 ans pour les crimes «les plus graves». «Nous ne parlons pas d’un abaissement général de l’âge de la responsabilité pénale mais uniquement pour les délits les plus graves tels que les meurtres, les tentatives de meurtre, les attaques à l’explosif avec circonstance aggravante, les agressions sexuelles et les viols avec circonstance aggravante», a précisé le ministre derrière son pupitre. Et d’ajouter : «Nous sommes face à une situation urgente et les mesures que nous prenons doivent refléter les problèmes que nous rencontrons.» » | Par Clara Hidalgo | mardi 27 janvier 2026
La Suède durcit sa lutte contre la délinquance juvénile. Le ministre de la Justice suédois, Gunnar Strömmer, a annoncé en conférence de presse lundi sa volonté de faire avancer sa proposition d’abaisser l’âge de la responsabilité pénale de 15 à 13 ans pour les crimes «les plus graves». «Nous ne parlons pas d’un abaissement général de l’âge de la responsabilité pénale mais uniquement pour les délits les plus graves tels que les meurtres, les tentatives de meurtre, les attaques à l’explosif avec circonstance aggravante, les agressions sexuelles et les viols avec circonstance aggravante», a précisé le ministre derrière son pupitre. Et d’ajouter : «Nous sommes face à une situation urgente et les mesures que nous prenons doivent refléter les problèmes que nous rencontrons.» » | Par Clara Hidalgo | mardi 27 janvier 2026
How Hitler Built a War Economy on Debt and Plunder | SLICE | Full Documentary
Jan 23, 2026 | As soon as he came to power in 1933, Hitler wanted to go to war. Warfare was central to Nazi ideology; the strong had to crush the weak. To go to war, he needed weapons and an army, but Germany had neither. A far cry from the fake images of prosperity, years of adversity had worn the country down. It was a medium-size power like Iran or South Africa today.
The Nazis launched themselves into an extraordinary operation of financial manipulation and managed to revive the economy by producing enormous quantities of weapons. That was the Nazi economic miracle of the 1935-1936 period: an overheated economy that needed a war to continue its mad race. In 1939, Hitler embarked on a war financed on credit, enormous credit using spoliation and upcoming appropriation as collateral.
Documentary: Blood Money Inside the Nazi Economy
EP1 : A World War on Credit
Directed by Gil Rabier
Production: GoGoGo Films (2021)
WIKIPEDIA: Hjalmar Schacht’s Mefo bills »
The Nazis launched themselves into an extraordinary operation of financial manipulation and managed to revive the economy by producing enormous quantities of weapons. That was the Nazi economic miracle of the 1935-1936 period: an overheated economy that needed a war to continue its mad race. In 1939, Hitler embarked on a war financed on credit, enormous credit using spoliation and upcoming appropriation as collateral.
Documentary: Blood Money Inside the Nazi Economy
EP1 : A World War on Credit
Directed by Gil Rabier
Production: GoGoGo Films (2021)
WIKIPEDIA: Hjalmar Schacht’s Mefo bills »
ICE greift zu: Wie Trumps Abschiebepolitik Migranten in New York in Angst versetzt | Weltspiegel
WARNING: Trump’s Fascist Takeover Has Accelerated | Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Inside the Gestapo: Fear, Power and the Nazi State I SLICE History | Full Documentary
Jan 18, 2026 | Behind the name synonymous with sinister memories are notably Göring, the founder, Himmler, the Head of all the Nazi Polices, and above all Heydrich, who has shaped so efficiently the Gestapo until his death. He and his faithful Müller were at the helm of the polymorphic institution that comprised dozens of thousands of agents.
How did Hitler’s small militia become such a relentless and efficient state apparatus in just a few years? How did it manage to create a climate of fear and doubt by adapting to the various times and countries? Why was the Gestapo put in charge of the Final Solution and death camps, becoming the ultimate extermination tool?
From the modest beginning of the militia to the flight of its members, you’re about to relive the story of this chilling institution, the cruel know-how of which scarred all of Europe while inspiring ominous imitations in several other dictatorships.
Based on impressive archival work, interviews with the best experts, and reenacted scenes in order to immerse the viewer in the feverish atmosphere of this dark period, this documentary will reveal the secrets behind the organization and its reign of terror.
Documentary: Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police
Directed by Nicolas Bozino
Production: RMC Production (2021)
How did Hitler’s small militia become such a relentless and efficient state apparatus in just a few years? How did it manage to create a climate of fear and doubt by adapting to the various times and countries? Why was the Gestapo put in charge of the Final Solution and death camps, becoming the ultimate extermination tool?
From the modest beginning of the militia to the flight of its members, you’re about to relive the story of this chilling institution, the cruel know-how of which scarred all of Europe while inspiring ominous imitations in several other dictatorships.
Based on impressive archival work, interviews with the best experts, and reenacted scenes in order to immerse the viewer in the feverish atmosphere of this dark period, this documentary will reveal the secrets behind the organization and its reign of terror.
Documentary: Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police
Directed by Nicolas Bozino
Production: RMC Production (2021)
"Europe Won't Be Trump's Vassal" – How Davos '26 Changed Everything | Wider View from Brussels
Jan 26, 2026 | After Davos 2026, Europe is rethinking its relationship with the United States. Transatlantic ties are under unprecedented strain.
We discuss why “transactional Trumpism” is now completely unviable. From defense and AI technology to NATO and strategic autonomy, Europe stopped being America’s vassal.
We discuss why “transactional Trumpism” is now completely unviable. From defense and AI technology to NATO and strategic autonomy, Europe stopped being America’s vassal.
International Reporter Reacts in Horror to Trump Davos Disaster
ANTHONY DAVIS can be supported on Patreon here.
‘Mother of All Deals’: EU and India Sign Free Trade Agreement
THE GUARDIAN: Deal expected to ease access for European cars and wine, in return for Indian exports of textiles, gems and pharmaceuticals
India and the EU have finalised a landmark free trade agreement, which the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, hailed as the “mother of all deals”.
The agreement comes after almost two decades of on-off negotiations between India and the EU, which vastly accelerated in the past six months and were finally concluded late on Monday night.
The deal is expected to open up India’s vast and traditionally tightly guarded market to the 27 nations in the bloc, with a focus on manufacturing and the services sector. It is expected to ease market access for key European products, including cars and wine, in return for easier exports of textiles, gems and pharmaceuticals.
The agreement is expected to double EU exports to India by 2032 by eliminating or cutting tariffs in 96.6% of traded goods by value, and will lead to savings of €4bn (£3.5bn) in duties for European companies, the EU said.
“Europe and India are making history today,” von der Leyen said in a statement after landing in Delhi, where she met with the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday. “We have concluded the mother of all deals. We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.” » | Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi | Tuesday, January 27, 2026
This news should help sober up the backward-thinking Brexiteers! Prepare the stocks for Farage! Rotten eggs at the ready! — © Mark Alexander
India and the EU have finalised a landmark free trade agreement, which the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, hailed as the “mother of all deals”.
The agreement comes after almost two decades of on-off negotiations between India and the EU, which vastly accelerated in the past six months and were finally concluded late on Monday night.
The deal is expected to open up India’s vast and traditionally tightly guarded market to the 27 nations in the bloc, with a focus on manufacturing and the services sector. It is expected to ease market access for key European products, including cars and wine, in return for easier exports of textiles, gems and pharmaceuticals.
The agreement is expected to double EU exports to India by 2032 by eliminating or cutting tariffs in 96.6% of traded goods by value, and will lead to savings of €4bn (£3.5bn) in duties for European companies, the EU said.
“Europe and India are making history today,” von der Leyen said in a statement after landing in Delhi, where she met with the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday. “We have concluded the mother of all deals. We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.” » | Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi | Tuesday, January 27, 2026
This news should help sober up the backward-thinking Brexiteers! Prepare the stocks for Farage! Rotten eggs at the ready! — © Mark Alexander
Monday, January 26, 2026
Is Trump’s “Board of Peace” a Private Global Power Grab Designed to Replace the UN?
ANTHONY DAVIS can be supported on Patreon here.
This corrupt man is so full of bullshit! Look at all those suckers sitting there! — © Mark Alexander
Mini-Nazi Greg Bovino Promises More Murder for Accurately Describing ICE Terror
Greg Bovino is clearly ignorant of the etymology of the word ‘Gestapo’. For Greg Bovino’s education and enlightenment, the German word Gestapo is a portmanteau word. It is a made-up word from the following: Die GEheime STAatsPOlizei, (Geheime = Secret; Staatspolizei = state police). And that is exactly what ICE are: secret state police. Just a little lesson for you, Bovino! — © Mark Alexander
Steve Schmidt: Noem and Bovino Will Face Justice
Kristi Noem is a very, very wicked woman. I’m sure that a special place in Hell is being prepared for her even as I write this. In fact, all of the MAGA bros that take part in this cruelty are wicked. As are the superrich tech bros who finance it. They are no better. No better at all. Terrorists all! So they will all deserve their special place in Hell. And the king of Evil and Wickedness, Donald Trump, must really fear for his future. It’s going to be sizzling hot for him for allowing all this wickedness to take place on his watch, and for directing it. By the way, those dreadful people are indeed Trump’s Gestapo. Make no mistake about it. They are no better than Hitler’s Gestapo.
To Hell with MAGA, to Hell with Trump’s Gestapo, and to Hell with Trump’s America! They ALL deserve to PERISH. The world will be a better place when they do. — © Mark Alexander
Behnam Amjadi, survivant des manifestations en Iran : «J’ai cru que j’allais mourir»
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Arrivé il y a une semaine à Istanbul, où il doit se faire opérer de la jambe, un manifestant iranien raconte l’enfer de la répression.
Chaque soir, c’est le même cauchemar. « Je revois les manifestations, je vois la guerre, je vois Khamenei . » À 38 ans, Behnam Amjadi a failli rendre son dernier souffle dans une flaque de sang sur un trottoir de Téhéran où ses bourreaux l’avaient laissé pour mort. Heureusement, un voisin a pu le sauver in extremis la nuit du 9 janvier.
À Istanbul, où il est venu se faire soigner quelques jours plus tard, le manifestant tient à témoigner à visage découvert. Il faut, insiste-t-il, « dénoncer l’horreur à tout prix ». Assis sur le canapé d’une amie, qu’il squatte avec sa jambe plâtrée, il convoque d’un sourire ému le souvenir de ces « soirs de révolte pacifique inoubliables où tout a failli basculer ». « Après plusieurs jours de mobilisation contre la République islamique, tout le monde était dehors : des vieux, des jeunes, des mères avec leurs bébés. » Du jamais-vu pour ce commerçant de la capitale, aguerri aux mouvements de contestation iranienne des années passées. « Cette fois-ci, dit-il, c’était exceptionnel, immense. » » | Par Delphine Minoui | lundi 26 janvier 2026
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Chaque soir, c’est le même cauchemar. « Je revois les manifestations, je vois la guerre, je vois Khamenei . » À 38 ans, Behnam Amjadi a failli rendre son dernier souffle dans une flaque de sang sur un trottoir de Téhéran où ses bourreaux l’avaient laissé pour mort. Heureusement, un voisin a pu le sauver in extremis la nuit du 9 janvier.
À Istanbul, où il est venu se faire soigner quelques jours plus tard, le manifestant tient à témoigner à visage découvert. Il faut, insiste-t-il, « dénoncer l’horreur à tout prix ». Assis sur le canapé d’une amie, qu’il squatte avec sa jambe plâtrée, il convoque d’un sourire ému le souvenir de ces « soirs de révolte pacifique inoubliables où tout a failli basculer ». « Après plusieurs jours de mobilisation contre la République islamique, tout le monde était dehors : des vieux, des jeunes, des mères avec leurs bébés. » Du jamais-vu pour ce commerçant de la capitale, aguerri aux mouvements de contestation iranienne des années passées. « Cette fois-ci, dit-il, c’était exceptionnel, immense. » » | Par Delphine Minoui | lundi 26 janvier 2026
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Nato Chief Rutte: ‘Keep on Dreaming’ If You Think Europe Could Defend Itself without US
THE GUARDIAN: Mark Rutte said Europe would need to spend ‘billions and billions of euros’ on defence
Rutte also tells EU lawmakers that if they think the EU or Europe as whole can defend itself without the US, they should “keep on dreaming”.
He says Europe’s defence spending would then have to go massively up to 10%, with further need to buy own nuclear capability and spend “billions and billions of euros.”
He also says Europe needs the US and similarly the US needs Nato.
He adds that even as US priorities evolve, there will “always be a very strong conventional US presence in Europe.” » | Europe live with Jakub Krupa | Monday, January 26, 2026
How weak! How feeble! Such a defeatist attitude!
So, Mark Rutte believes that Europeans—naturally, I include Britons in this group—must rely on the mood swings of a fascist, on the vicissitudes of BIG “DADDY”, on the mercurial nature of the orange god across the Pond.
Of course, Europe is not currently in any position to defend the Continent effectively. But with WILL and DETERMINATION and GOOD, SOUND LEADERSHIP, and a STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY, that can all change. However, with Mark Rutte’s defeatist attitude, it will not change. Things will stay the same.
If you don’t believe me, just think of what Winston Churchill achieved when war broke out in 1939. At the time, the United Kingdom‘s finances were in a relatively weak and precarious position. But Winston Churchill refused to let that dampen his determination to defend the nation. At the time, the UK fought without the USA. The USA didn’t enter the war until December 1941. But the UK fought on with courage and determination. And so it must be for Europe in times of danger and war.
Recent political developments and events have shown us Europeans that WE MUST start fending for ourselves. WE MUST NOT CONTINUE to allow others to determine our future or destiny. Nor can we allow European soil to be seized by other nations. Our European identity, unity and cohesion, prosperity, and future depend on it. We cannot afford not to be able to fend for ourselves. If we cannot learn to defend ourselves, European nations will end up as vassal states. And that, of course, is both objectionable and unacceptable.
Europe’s military strength depends on us Europeans: Europeans’ determination; Europeans’ well-trained, well-financed militaries; and Europeans’ willingness to work together as ONE, as a FAMILY OF NATIONS. Each nation will have to work for the GOOD OF ALL.
The best way forward will be achieved when there is a central military command. And to use an apt Arab saying. It is as follows: One hand cannot clap. (يد واحدة لا تصفق). This means that teamwork is essential.
We Europeans must put aside our differences and co-operate. Our future depends on it. It is the ONLY WAY FORWARD. — © Mark Alexander
Rutte also tells EU lawmakers that if they think the EU or Europe as whole can defend itself without the US, they should “keep on dreaming”.
He says Europe’s defence spending would then have to go massively up to 10%, with further need to buy own nuclear capability and spend “billions and billions of euros.”
He also says Europe needs the US and similarly the US needs Nato.
He adds that even as US priorities evolve, there will “always be a very strong conventional US presence in Europe.” » | Europe live with Jakub Krupa | Monday, January 26, 2026
How weak! How feeble! Such a defeatist attitude!
So, Mark Rutte believes that Europeans—naturally, I include Britons in this group—must rely on the mood swings of a fascist, on the vicissitudes of BIG “DADDY”, on the mercurial nature of the orange god across the Pond.
Of course, Europe is not currently in any position to defend the Continent effectively. But with WILL and DETERMINATION and GOOD, SOUND LEADERSHIP, and a STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY, that can all change. However, with Mark Rutte’s defeatist attitude, it will not change. Things will stay the same.
If you don’t believe me, just think of what Winston Churchill achieved when war broke out in 1939. At the time, the United Kingdom‘s finances were in a relatively weak and precarious position. But Winston Churchill refused to let that dampen his determination to defend the nation. At the time, the UK fought without the USA. The USA didn’t enter the war until December 1941. But the UK fought on with courage and determination. And so it must be for Europe in times of danger and war.
Recent political developments and events have shown us Europeans that WE MUST start fending for ourselves. WE MUST NOT CONTINUE to allow others to determine our future or destiny. Nor can we allow European soil to be seized by other nations. Our European identity, unity and cohesion, prosperity, and future depend on it. We cannot afford not to be able to fend for ourselves. If we cannot learn to defend ourselves, European nations will end up as vassal states. And that, of course, is both objectionable and unacceptable.
Europe’s military strength depends on us Europeans: Europeans’ determination; Europeans’ well-trained, well-financed militaries; and Europeans’ willingness to work together as ONE, as a FAMILY OF NATIONS. Each nation will have to work for the GOOD OF ALL.
The best way forward will be achieved when there is a central military command. And to use an apt Arab saying. It is as follows: One hand cannot clap. (يد واحدة لا تصفق). This means that teamwork is essential.
We Europeans must put aside our differences and co-operate. Our future depends on it. It is the ONLY WAY FORWARD. — © Mark Alexander
Zigarette als Statussymbol: Wie Rauchen wieder cool wurde
MONOPOL: Stars von heute rauchen wieder Kette, fast wie James Dean und Co. in den 50ern. Risiken hin oder her, die Kippe ist zurück in der Popkultur - oder war sie nie weg?
In einem weißen "Nova Cora"-Kleid von Vivienne Westwood, Pumps von Jimmy Choo und einer schlichten Schleppe sitzt Sängerin Charli XCX an einem Tisch der Trattoria Dalla in London. Soeben hat sie sich mit dem Drummer der Band The 1975 vermählt, und jetzt genießt sie erstmal - eine Zigarette.
Nichts Ungewöhnliches, die Britin raucht auf der Bühne, hat von Sängerin Rosalía zu ihrem Geburtstag einen Zigaretten-Blumenstrauß bekommen und auch bei ihrer Hochzeitsparty die Glimmstängel verteilt. Der Besitzer der Location Ellie's Bar erzählte später dem "Face Magazine", dass zehn Packungen Vogue Essence Bleue auf Silbertabletts bereitlagen.
Charli ist nicht die Einzige, die gern öffentlich raucht. Auch ihre Popstar-Kolleginnen greifen gerade sehr performativ zur Zigarette - sei es privat oder bei der Arbeit. Sängerin Addison Rae pafft im Musikvideo zu ihrem Song "Aquamarine" zwei Kippen gleichzeitig. Sabrina Carpenter benutzt im Clip zu "Manchild"eine Gabel als Zigarettenhalter und soll während der Met Gala eine Zigarre genossen haben. Auch Dua Lipa kennt man mit Zigarette zwischen den Fingern, ebenso Lorde.
Rauchen wird gerade wieder salonfähig, nachdem viele dem ungesunden Laster gefühlt für immer abgeschworen hatten. Lange galt es schlicht als uncool und offensichtlich lebensgefährlich. Doch während vor etwa 20 Jahren die Schüler-VZ-Gruppe "Ich rauche nicht, denn es gibt coolere Wege zu sterben" eine der beliebtesten ihrer Art war, scheint es heute wieder ein akzeptierter Weg zu sein, diese Welt zu verlassen. » |Leonie Wessel | Freitag, 25. Juli 2025
NYT: Pop Culture Takes Up Smoking Again: From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo. It’s even being celebrated for the way it makes characters look cool or powerful. »
In einem weißen "Nova Cora"-Kleid von Vivienne Westwood, Pumps von Jimmy Choo und einer schlichten Schleppe sitzt Sängerin Charli XCX an einem Tisch der Trattoria Dalla in London. Soeben hat sie sich mit dem Drummer der Band The 1975 vermählt, und jetzt genießt sie erstmal - eine Zigarette.
Nichts Ungewöhnliches, die Britin raucht auf der Bühne, hat von Sängerin Rosalía zu ihrem Geburtstag einen Zigaretten-Blumenstrauß bekommen und auch bei ihrer Hochzeitsparty die Glimmstängel verteilt. Der Besitzer der Location Ellie's Bar erzählte später dem "Face Magazine", dass zehn Packungen Vogue Essence Bleue auf Silbertabletts bereitlagen.
Charli ist nicht die Einzige, die gern öffentlich raucht. Auch ihre Popstar-Kolleginnen greifen gerade sehr performativ zur Zigarette - sei es privat oder bei der Arbeit. Sängerin Addison Rae pafft im Musikvideo zu ihrem Song "Aquamarine" zwei Kippen gleichzeitig. Sabrina Carpenter benutzt im Clip zu "Manchild"eine Gabel als Zigarettenhalter und soll während der Met Gala eine Zigarre genossen haben. Auch Dua Lipa kennt man mit Zigarette zwischen den Fingern, ebenso Lorde.
Rauchen wird gerade wieder salonfähig, nachdem viele dem ungesunden Laster gefühlt für immer abgeschworen hatten. Lange galt es schlicht als uncool und offensichtlich lebensgefährlich. Doch während vor etwa 20 Jahren die Schüler-VZ-Gruppe "Ich rauche nicht, denn es gibt coolere Wege zu sterben" eine der beliebtesten ihrer Art war, scheint es heute wieder ein akzeptierter Weg zu sein, diese Welt zu verlassen. » |Leonie Wessel | Freitag, 25. Juli 2025
NYT: Pop Culture Takes Up Smoking Again: From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo. It’s even being celebrated for the way it makes characters look cool or powerful. »
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