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Author and researcher. I write about the EU, the Balkans and the MENA region: how decisions affect daily life, how societies change. My books examines social inequality, human resilience and moral responsibility. Articles and books: www.falahmousa.com
@falahmousa.wsocial.euAbsolutely agree.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euIt may be, depending on what voters expected from the change. My point is not that continuity is good or bad, but that changing the government does not necessarily mean a major change in policy.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euVery likely. The more interesting question is what kind of compromise that deal produces? and which policies actually change? Forming a government is one thing, and changing direction is another.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euSweden Changes Government, But How Much?
Sweden’s right-wing government lost by three seats, but the opposition remains divided. The Sweden Democrats lost support, yet policies they shaped may remain. A new government may not mean a policy shift.
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@falahmousa.wsocial.euRight Loses in Sweden:
Sweden’s right-wing bloc lost the election, taking 173 seats against the opposition’s 176. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is resigning. This is not a clear mandate for the left. The opposition parties disagree on several policies, and strict migration rules may remain.
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@falahmousa.wsocial.euConferences should move beyond general debates about whether AI is good or bad. Writers need practical sessions on contracts, copyright, false accusations of AI use, and what to do when their work is used without permission. These are the questions writers need answered.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euHave you paid for an ebook you could not keep?
Have you bought an ebook and then found you could not download it, move it to another reader or keep it without the seller’s app? I’m collecting real examples for an article. Reply or message me. Names can remain private. #Books #WSocialBooks
@falahmousa.wsocial.euYou bought the ebook. Why can’t you keep the file?
Some ebooks work only in approved apps or devices. Paying readers deserve a copy they can keep and read without the seller’s service. Any limits should be clear before payment. This honesty should be standard everywhere.
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@falahmousa.wsocial.euOil Prices Dominate G20:
At the G20 Energy Ministerial in Houston, Sep. 14–16, Brent near $110 and $1m a day tankers expose the limits of the response. Reserves may ease prices, but can’t repair pipelines or secure Hormuz. Repealing US climate rules increases the risk.
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f.falahmousa.com/G20
@falahmousa.wsocial.euWhat does Apple know about you?
At privacy.apple.com, you can request a copy of your account data. EU Privacy Law also lets you ask why a company uses your personal data and who receives it. Privacy should mean being able to check, not just trusting a promise.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euDid a film producer contact you?
Scammers are sending writers fake offers to turn their books into films. They begin with praise, then ask the writer to pay for services. A real producer should pay for your rights, not charge you. Verify the company independently before replying.
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@falahmousa.wsocial.euLower fees created jobs
Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined SEPA, Europe’s system for cheaper euro transfers. Albanian says it saves €2,500 a month and hired more staff. This is European integration with a clear result: lower costs and new jobs.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euSecond-hand goods can have a guarantee:
Bought a used phone, bicycle or appliance from a professional seller in the EU? Rules normally give you a two year legal guarantee. Shops should make this clear before you pay.
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Read EU’ consumer guidance:
f.falahmousa.com/shopping
@falahmousa.wsocial.euThanks, Tomasz—that makes your point clearer. A writer working alone cannot match a large company’s legal budget. Governments should take responsibility for enforcement. Otherwise, authors may have rights on paper that they cannot afford to defend.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euExactly, Billie. A street can look lovely in a photograph and still be difficult to use with a wheelchair or walking stick. The real test is whether people can get there, sit comfortably and enjoy some company without having to buy anything.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euVictoria, writing a book should not mean spending years defending your rights to it. If a notice says there is no dispute, authors should be able to trust it.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euAn updated edition could follow one coastal town through four years of tourism growth: wages, rents and public access to the shore. Visitors are counted carefully. The changes in residents’ lives deserve the same attention.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euPaying shepherds to manage grazing makes sense: goats can eat the scrub that feeds fires. But funding should reward reduced fire risk, not just bigger herds. Farmers doing prevention work deserve reliable pay before the next emergency.
@falahmousa.wsocial.euA company should ask your permission and agree how much to pay you before using AI to turn your story into a video. Put that requirement in the contract. A verbal promise is not enough. The Authors Guild has model clauses: authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
@falahmousa.wsocial.euThe category needs a clear explanation. Readers should know when an answer is generated, whether it actually checked sources, and how to report mistakes. A regulatory label alone tells them none of that.
