Originally published at: AfD Tops Polls in Germany Amidst Economic Challenge, Trump Seeks $6 Billion Arms Deal with Israel – Peak Prosperity
European News
In Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has risen to the top of all national polls for the first time, according to major polling data released this week, reflecting a notable shift in the political landscape. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has responded by emphasizing his government’s commitment to inclusive policies, suggesting the AfD’s rise may be a temporary reaction to current challenges, as reported by Deutsche Welle. AfD’s increase in support coincides with reported economic and social discontent across the country. On that subject, the machinery industry is projected to see a 5% production decline in 2025, with only a 1% recovery expected in 2026, according to the German Engineering Federation. Factors such as high costs, bureaucratic challenges, and U.S. tariffs on EU exports are cited as contributors to a 20% production drop since 2018 and the loss of 200,000 industrial jobs. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has highlighted ongoing efforts to support the economy through reduced bureaucracy and green technology initiatives.
Meanwhile, Germany’s Bundestag approved a €503 billion budget for 2025, with plans to increase spending to €530 billion in the following year, relying on new debt that exceeds EU borrowing limits. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the budget as a strategic investment in Germany’s future, aimed at stimulating growth.
Meanwhile, an incident in Flensburg has drawn attention after a shop owner displayed a sign prohibiting Jews from entering. The owner cited Israel’s policies in Gaza as justification, while Germany’s commissioner against anti-Semitism and the Israeli ambassador have publicly condemned the act as anti-Semitic. Local authorities and the prosecutor’s office are investigating potential criminal charges, and public reactions on social media indicate significant concern. The shop owner, Hans Velten-Reisch, has defended the sign as a response to perceived hypocrisy over Gaza, though this rationale has been widely criticized, according to Deutsche Welle.
US Politics
The White House is seeking congressional approval for a nearly $6 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes attack helicopters and infantry vehicles. Deliveries are expected to span several years and will be largely funded by U.S. military aid, despite reported international criticism related to the ongoing Gaza conflict. Al Jazeera has noted opposition from some quarters, with critics arguing the deal could escalate the conflict and worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
On the domestic front, former Biden aide Jeff Zients testified before the House Oversight Committee, reportedly raising concerns about President Biden’s cognitive health, including increased speech difficulties and memory challenges in his final years. Zients also reportedly confirmed Hunter Biden’s involvement in pardon discussions and acknowledged that an aide used his email to authorize autopen pardons, which are now under investigation. Hunter Biden has denied any involvement in pardon discussions, calling such claims baseless.
Lastly, in ongoing developments related to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, critics have questioned claims that his body miraculously stopped a .30-06 bullet. The Washington Examiner has also suggested the incident may be exaggerated, citing sources questioning the bullet’s trajectory and plausibility of the claim.
Health
President Trump has announced plans for a significant autism-related statement on Monday, following reports that the Department of Health and Human Services is exploring a potential link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. The American Academy of Pediatrics has cautioned against premature conclusions, stressing the need for robust evidence before altering guidelines.
Additionally, Dr. Robert Malone has claimed that Pfizer manipulated biodistribution data on lipid nanoparticles, alleging FDA complicity, though these assertions remain unverified and have sparked debate over transparency. An FDA spokesperson has denied any wrongdoing, affirming the agency’s commitment to safety and transparency, according to Reuters.
Next, Texas has become the fifth U.S. state to permit over-the-counter access to ivermectin, with the law effective as of December 4. The American Medical Association has expressed concern, warning that ivermectin is not FDA-approved for COVID-19 treatment and its misuse could pose health risks.
Lastly, in British Columbia, farmers at Universal Ostrich Farms are in a legal dispute with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) over an order to cull 468 ostriches due to avian flu concerns. Following a small outbreak in December 2024, during which 69 birds died, the CFIA confirmed the presence of H5N1 and mandated depopulation. The farmers requested further testing and claimed herd immunity, but a federal judge has issued a temporary stay on the order while the case continues. The CFIA maintains that the cull is necessary to prevent the spread of avian influenza, citing scientific evidence and public health protocols, as stated in a post by a CFIA official.
Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission has supported President Trump’s proposal to shift corporate earnings reports from quarterly to semiannual, with the stated aim of reducing short-term pressures on companies. Some critics, however, have expressed concerns about potential impacts on transparency. Bloomberg has reported additional skepticism from experts like Marc Fandetti, who warn that reduced reporting frequency could harm retail investors by limiting access to timely information.
Sources
AfD Surges to Top Spot in German National Polls for First Time
Radical change is coming…
Ostrich Outcry: Farmers Fight Government Cull Order Over Avian Flu Fears at Universal Ostrich Farms
“Why isn’t the CFIA working with us to come up with a solution? Why are they so determined to destroy our healthy ostriches and stamp out their natural immunity?”
Source | Submitted by CaringFriend
Germany’s Machinery Industry on the Brink of Catastrophic Collapse
We had previously expected a decline of 2 percent, now we anticipate minus 5 percent for 2025.
White House Seeks $6 Billion Arms Deal for Israel Amid Gaza Conflict and Global Criticism
The White House has requested congressional approval for a nearly $6 billion arms deal with Israel, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing US government sources.
SEC Endorses Trump’s Plan to Switch Corporate Earnings Reports to Semiannual Schedule
This will save money and allow managers to focus on properly running their companies.
Top Biden Aide Exposes Autopen Scandal, Hunter’s Pardon Role, and Joe’s Cognitive Decline
Zients also said that he did not personally send the email authorizing the use of the autopen, and that instead “he had an aide with access to his email account send the authorization on his behalf for some of the most controversial pardons in recent history.”
German Shop Owner Sparks Outrage with Anti-Semitic Sign Echoing Nazi Era
Jews not allowed!!!
Germany’s Fiscal Fiasco: Record €503 Billion Budget Signals Debt Spiral
Germany’s economic collapse is already a product of an overextended state apparatus that not only paralyzes productive forces but actively destroys them with agenda-driven politics.
Trump Teases Major Autism Announcement Amid Tylenol Controversy
“We’re going to have an announcement on autism on Monday.”
Pfizer Accused of Manipulating Data with FDA Complicity, Claims Dr. Robert Malone
They are admitting that they manipulated the bio distribution data to hide that the lipid nanoparticles go all over the body, and they did so with the knowledge and cooperation of the FDA.
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
Texas Becomes Fifth State to Allow Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Access
Yesterday Texas officially became the 5th state in the country to make ivermectin available without a prescription!
Genghis Khan Tweet Mocks Charlie Kirk Bulletproof Claim with Savage Wit
Apparently Charlie Kirk’s body has the same rating as a level 4 steel or ceramic bullet proof plate rating and “stopped” the 30.06 round which was a direct hit on his throat.
Source | Submitted by AaronMcKeon
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Deutsche Welle, CFIA Official, American Academy of Pediatrics, Reuters, American Medical Association, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Hunter Biden, Washington Examiner.
