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SKOPJE, 5 November 2024 — Organized crime poses an urgent threat in South-Eastern Europe, with illegal arms trafficking and migrant smuggling jeopardizing regional and global security. To confront these issues and drive concerted action across the region, the OSCE Mission to Skopje, in co-operation with EU4FAST, is hosting a High-Level Police and Customs Co-operation Conference in Skopje from 5 to 7 November.

High-level politicians, police and customs directors, law enforcement officials, security experts, and representatives from international partner organizations are convening to strengthen regional co-operation between police and customs authorities. Their goal is to develop co-ordinated strategies to tackle the complex, evolving threats of small arms and light weapons (SALW) trafficking and migrant smuggling.

“Why are we here today? Because - let us be frank – South-Eastern Europe unfortunately remains a focal point for illicit arms trafficking and migrant smuggling. The region is awash with weapons. And all of us in the room are aware of the infamous Balkan Routes,” said Ambassador Kilian Wahl, Head of Mission at the OSCE Mission to Skopje.

Weapons trafficked from the region not only exacerbate violence locally but also contribute to crime and instability worldwide. Arms trafficking fuels organized crime and poses serious risks to public safety, contributing to domestic violence, homicide, and gender-based violence.

“This event, which initiates stronger institutional co-operation at the international and national levels, will contribute to the functionality of security systems that are vital pillars for the safety of citizens and democratic values. The fight against organized and transnational crime necessitates that we all put forth maximum efforts and resources, especially in cross-border police and customs co-operation, as a key factor in efficiently tackling this threat,” highlighted Panche Toshkovski, Interior Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Organized crime networks continue to grow in complexity and reach, requiring greater co-operation. This conference aims to provide the groundwork for increased information sharing across the region and beyond by presenting transnational information-sharing systems such as the Secure Information Exchange Network Application – SIENA. The forum also brings together critical stakeholders to share their experiences, present trends at border crossings, and discuss response mechanisms.

“I am pleased that North Macedonia has recognized the problem, and we are honoured to support the country,” Ambassador Kilian Wahl emphasized. “We are starting to see the impact: progress has been made in South-Eastern Europe, with a 20% increase in large-scale seizures. We can all be proud of these tangible results. Yet, we must acknowledge that despite these efforts, the proliferation of illicit firearms remains a serious concern, underscoring the need for continued regional action to reduce their flow.”

The conference marks a critical step in building partnerships, sharing intelligence, and advancing actionable solutions, laying the foundation for similar initiatives in the future. Together with the Ministry of Interior and regional partners, the OSCE Mission to Skopje remains committed to driving forward these efforts and strengthening the region’s resilience against organized crime.

Deux Africains établis au Royaume-Uni expliquent à la BBC comment ils ont puisé dans leur culture pour changer la décoration de leur maison.

Deux Africains établis au Royaume-Uni expliquent à la BBC comment ils ont puisé dans leur culture pour changer la décoration de leur maison.

Deux Africains établis au Royaume-Uni expliquent à la BBC comment ils ont puisé dans leur culture pour changer la décoration de leur maison.

Deux Africains établis au Royaume-Uni expliquent à la BBC comment ils ont puisé dans leur culture pour changer la décoration de leur maison.

Impacts of prolonged flooding and heavy torrential rains in a community along the Lake Chad Basin region. Credit: Seyba Keïta/UNICEF

By Oritro Karim
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 2024 (IPS)

Chad is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis due to persisting armed conflict, mass displacement, widespread hunger, natural disasters, and an overall lack of essential services. Due to security challenges from the Boko Haram militant group, millions of Chadians have faced decreased mobility as well as human rights violations including imprisonment, beatings, kidnappings, and killings.

According to estimates from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), approximately 32 percent of Chad’s population is dependent on humanitarian assistance for survival. Development in Chad has seen considerable setbacks due to armed violence and national disasters, with Chad ranking as one of the poorest countries in the world, according to the annual United Nations Human Development Report.

It is estimated that life expectancy in Chad is only 53 years. Only 22 percent of Chad’s population is literate, six percent have access to electricity, and eight percent have access to basic sanitation. Furthermore, around 75 percent of all births in Chad take place without the presence of healthcare personnel.

Boko Haram’s occupancy in Central Africa dates back to 2009, when the group launched an insurgency in Nigeria, leading to the deaths of over 300,000 as well as 2.3 million displacements. It then spread to neighbouring nations along the Lake Chad Basin. In June, the International Office for Migration (IOM) reported over 220,000 displacements due to attacks from armed groups along the Lake Chad Basin.

On October 27, Boko Haram targeted a military garrison near Lake Chad, resulting in the deaths of 40 Chadian security personnel. This surprise attack not only heightened the pervasive fear among civilians, but also raised concerns among humanitarian organizations and Chadian officials that conditions will continue to deteriorate due to the increasing brutality of the armed attacks.

The government of Chad has called upon the international community for aid in an effort to stabilize violence concentrated in the Lake Chad region. The Lake Chad basin is bordered by Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria, nations with which Chad forms the Multinational Joint Task Force, a coalition that is committed to eradicating armed groups in the region.

“Determined collective action is essential to eradicate this scourge which threatens the stability and the development of the entire region,” said Abderaman Koulamallah, spokesperson for the Chadian government.

On November 3, Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby issued a statement announcing Chad’s possible withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force, citing a lack of coordination in joint efforts against terrorist organizations. Deby expressed frustration at the coalition’s limited communications and streamlined operations.

Heavy flooding and torrential rain has caused considerable damage to critical infrastructures in Chad over the course of 2024, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) confirmed in October that all 23 provinces of Chad have experienced prolonged rainfall, affecting over 1.9 million civilians.

Figures from ACAPS, a non-profit organization that analyzes international humanitarian crises, show that by October 18, there had been over 576 flood-related civilian casualties. Additionally, over 218,000 homes were destroyed and 342,000 were severely damaged.

Over 1.9 million hectares of land designated for agriculture have been flooded, killing over 72,000 heads of livestock. This has devastated Chad’s economy and significantly aggravated the hunger crisis it is facing. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), over 3.4 million Chadians face acute food insecurity, a notable increase of 240 percent from 2020.

Chad also has one of the fastest growing refugee populations in Africa, currently hosting over 1.2 million refugees, many of whom are Sudanese migrants who fled from the increasingly volatile conditions of the Sudanese Civil War. Due to the vast majority of resources and funding being allocated to alleviate the refugee crisis, internally displaced communities in Chad are facing a lack of humanitarian assistance.

The United Nations and its partners are currently on the frontlines of this crisis providing medical support, educational services, food, and clean drinking water. OCHA and its affiliates report that they have allocated over 148 million dollars to mitigate the humanitarian crises plaguing Chad and its neighbouring nations, focusing on “tackling hunger and malnutrition, averting famine, preventing disease outbreaks, and addressing climate-related shocks.”

Additionally, the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan for the Lake Chad Basin region seeks to assist over 22 million people, requiring approximately 4.7 million dollars in funding. The UN continues to urge further donor contributions as conditions in the region deteriorate.

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Lors de son audition devant le Parlement européen lundi 4 novembre, le commissaire désigné au Commerce, Maroš Šefčovič, a choisi de montrer les muscles face aux concurrences commerciales américaines et chinoises, expliquant qu'il « défendrait » les intérêts de l'Europe.

Der Malteser Glenn Micallef, designierter EU-Kommissar für Jugend und Sport, musste sich den Abgeordneten des EU-Parlaments stellen, um in sein Amt antreten zu können. Befragt wurde unter anderem über die Teilnahme von Transgender-Personen an Frauensportarten und weiteren sensiblen Themen.

Au cœur de l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi, les jeunes Béninois apprennent la langue chinoise à l'Institut Confucius. Cette langue est devenue bien plus qu'un simple sujet d'étude car elle ouvre les portes d'opportunités et renforce les liens entre le Bénin et la Chine.

Créé en mars 2009 grâce à une collaboration entre l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi et l'Université Jiaotong de Chongqing en Chine, l'Institut Confucius vise à promouvoir la culture et la langue chinoises. Chaque année, de nombreux jeunes Béninois font le choix d'apprendre le chinois au sein de cet institut. Les enseignements sont dispensés par des professeurs chinois aussi bien que béninois. Au-delà d'un apprentissage linguistique, c'est un espace d'échanges et de découvertes. Au fil des années, l'Institut Confucius s'est imposé comme un véritable lieu de savoir où la passion d'apprendre la langue chinoise se mêle à la perspective d'un avenir prometteur.

Les étudiants les plus talentueux de l'Institut Confucius bénéficient de bourses afin de poursuivre leurs études en Chine. Ils explorent de nouveaux horizons et se forment dans divers domaines. Cette immersion permet aux jeunes d'enrichir leurs compétences, de se familiariser avec les pratiques professionnelles chinoises et d'avoir une expertise précieuse.

« En 15 ans, plus de 40.000 étudiants béninois sont diplômés de l'Institut Confucius de l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi, et plus de 140 autres étudiants de l'institut sont envoyés en Chine avec des bourses du gouvernement chinois », a affirmé l'ambassadeur de la Chine près le Bénin, Peng Jingtao lors, de la célébration du 15e anniversaire de la création de l'Institut Confucius de l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi en juin 2024.

De l'apprentissage aux opportunités

Apprendre le chinois permet aux étudiants de découvrir une culture riche mais aussi d'envisager de meilleures perspectives de carrières. Aujourd'hui, parler le chinois constitue un atout considérable sur le marché de l'emploi au Bénin, notamment avec l'implantation croissante d'entreprises chinoises. Ces dernières sont à la recherche des talents maîtrisant la langue chinoise et les diplômés de l'Institut Confucius figurent parmi les plus prisés. Que ce soit dans les secteurs des affaires, de la traduction ou d'interprète, ces étudiants deviennent des ponts culturels entre la Chine et le Bénin, ce qui contribue au renforcement des liens entre les deux pays.

L'apprentissage du chinois permet également aux jeunes Béninois de créer leurs propres affaires et de saisir les opportunités en Chine. Avec une compréhension claire des nuances culturelles et commerciales de la Chine, ils peuvent communiquer efficacement avec leurs partenaires chinois. C'est un avantage pour les jeunes d'être un acteur majeur dans les échanges commerciaux, de négocier des contrats et, surtout de bâtir des relations de confiance avec des partenaires d'affaires chinois. Ces jeunes deviennent ainsi de véritables ambassadeurs de la coopération sino-béninoise, engagés dans le développement économique des deux pays.

L'Institut Confucius de l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi n'est pas qu'un établissement culturel. Il représente pour les jeunes une opportunité inestimable de se former et de participer activement au développement de leur pays. Dans un contexte où la Chine continue d'étendre ses partenariats économiques et culturels, la maîtrise du chinois devient une clé pour accéder à de nouvelles opportunités renforçant ainsi les liens entre ces deux pays. L'apprentissage de la langue chinoise est donc une aventure vers un avenir plein de promesses et une voie pour enrichir la coopération sino-béninoise, vieille de plus de 50 ans.

Akpédjé Ayosso

Der designierte Verkehrskommissar Apostolos Tzitzikostas kombinierte eine Mischung aus politischer Erfahrung, Gelassenheit und Fachwissen, um die Zustimmung der EU-Abgeordneten des Verkehrsausschusses zu gewinnen.

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The African Union is committed to electing a visionary leader capable of transformative change including dramatically reducing extreme poverty and ending Africa's own "forever" wars.

By Olara A Otunnu and Salim Lone
KAMPALA, Uganda / NEW JERSEY, USA, Nov 5 2024 (IPS)

Africa has had a terrible record dealing with extreme poverty. The late Adebayo Adedeji, the legendary head of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), campaigned vigorously but unsuccessfully in the 1980s against the IMF and World Bank-imposed structural adjustment programmes, contending that these contributed to poverty’s increase.

The continent’s economic growth plummeted rapidly in that decade by an average of 2.5 per cent annually, hitting the already poor the hardest. Hard as it is to believe, things have gotten much worse since then for the poor.

In 1990, Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 15 percent of the world’s extremely poor. By 2022 that figure had soared to 60 percent, while every other world region reduced poverty levels. The magnitude of the dramatic downward spiral has been felt by the extremely poor, with about 450 million scrambling every day to try to provide life’s basics for their families, not always successfully.

This extraordinary emergency mainly went unnoticed by the richer countries. The Carnegie Africa programme noted in its Fall Bulletin published last month that one of the notable global financial trends of 2024 seems to be a reduction by several of the richest in bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA).

The African Union (AU) is determined to change this sorry tale by appointing as the next Chairperson of the Africa Union Commission a visionary leader capable of setting in motion the “transformative change” promised in the Commission’s historic “Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.”

That Agenda has the unprecedented goal of achieving a “dignified standard of living” for all the continent’s people by its centenary year, or of course earlier. That goal would require, among other things, prioritizing the drastic reduction of the continent’s gaping inequality, which of course goes against the world’s prevailing market and ideological trends.

A simultaneous but more immediate goal is the Agenda’s flagship project, “Silencing The Guns in Africa,” which pledges to bring an end to the continent’s own forever wars and conflicts that have taken a toll of millions and continue to rage with no prospect of end in sight.

Somalia is the poster child of this crisis: there seems to be no effort under way to bring about peace, except the continuing use of force that has utterly failed to end the killing.

Africa’s heads of states have been emboldened in their commitment to a transformative campaign by some astonishing turn of economic and political events. Last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast that in 2024, the world’s seven fastest growing economies, and 12 of the top 15, would be African.

This is a result of many factors, but primarily because the continent’s vast natural and mineral resources have emerged as an indispensable engine of growth for the increasingly hi-tech orientation of industrialized economies.

The magazine Foreign Affairs captured these developments in a succinct headline: “The Global Economy’s Future Depends on Africa: As Others Slow, a Youthful Continent Can Drive Growth.” But on its own, such remarkable progress will not automatically make a major dent in extreme poverty.

Some of this new attention was in prominent evidence at the United Nations General Assembly’s high level “presidential” session which concluded in October. The United States announced it would push for two new permanent non-veto-wielding seats for Africa. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasized that Africa should have veto power as well.

Africa’s youngest and newest leader, the dynamic prisoner turned president Diomaye Faye of Senegal, who is enjoying intense international attention, asserted that a New World Order is essential for global stability, and the UN Security Council needed to give Africa veto power, reflecting the radically changed global demographics.

Africa is also being paid high level political attention in other forums. A year ago, the Group of 20 (G20), the premier grouping of the Global South and industrialized countries, made the African Union a permanent regional member at its New Delhi Summit.

These are exceptional achievements for the AU Commission and have given Africa a seat at the table for the highest-level discussions where fateful decisions vital to Africa’s, and the world’s, future are made. The breakthroughs have also begun re-shaping the continent’s despairing image internally and internationally.

None of this, however, should in any way diminish the magnitude of the challenge ahead. Only a miniscule number of economically impoverished countries in our lifetime has managed to achieve exceptional growth as well as massive reductions in poverty and inequality. To strive for such an outcome for an entire continent, with 55 countries and 1.5 billion people at radically different levels of economic and social development, will be a daunting task.

That task will take on new life with the February 25 election at the AU summit of a new Commission chairperson. With this new transformative mandate, the Chairperson will become, or will need to become, a pivotal African and continental figure, the global face of the African Union and of the African people.

A loose comparison would be the UN Secretary General, who is the face of the United Nations as well as of all humanity. In that regard, with his well-known African and global profile, Mr Odinga will hit the ground running.

We two have worked at senior levels internationally, including at the United Nations under Secretary General Kofi Annan, on many of the goals that are also at the heart of Agenda 2063. We have also had the honour to work closely with Raila, as he is known universally by presidents and peasants and workers alike.

We have seen how effortlessly he moves from the highest levels of African and international leaderships, to spending time with street traders, women farmers and passionate young entrepreneurs and protesters.

This particular skill is one of his strongest suits for the Commission Chairmanship. In our view, one of the AU’s principal weaknesses is that it is not very well known in the grassroots and heartlands of the continent. That must change. The African Union should be seen as a beacon of hope and protection for the tens of millions caught up in strife, oppression or dislocation but feel forgotten by the rest of the continent.

Sometimes they think the outside world cares more. Raila Odinga is the kind of person who will travel to ravaged areas to talk to the afflicted and do whatever possible to try to ease and understand their pain and launch efforts for their immediate relief.

In addition, we believe Mr Odinga is uniquely qualified to serve as the new AU Commission Chair, given his long history as an instinctively transformative figure with the political and practical skills to translate visionary goals into successful policy.

Prime Minister of Kenya for five years as well as the enduring leader of the opposition for two decades till this year, Mr Odinga was also twice a Senior Envoy for the African Union on critical assignments.

One of these was his five years as AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development, an area he presciently promoted from the 1990s onwards as the crucible of economic growth and industrialization of African countries.

Raila Odinga has presented Africa’s leaders his ambitious, carefully thought-through agenda for this moment of historic transformation and transition. To achieve this agenda, it will require a leader who can mobilize and work seamlessly with the African leaders. It will require great political stature and moral authority to mobilize the global community and to form important strategic partnerships globally and within Africa.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Mr. Odinga is the man for this season—a man forged in the national and continental political cauldron for a time such as this. Africa would be very fortunate to have him at the helm of the African Union Commission at such a historic and an exciting moment.

Olara A. Otunnu has served as President of the UN Security Council, Chairman of the UN Commission on Human Rights, and UN Under-Secretary General and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.

Salim Lone, a widely published writer, was Spokesman for Mr Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya and opposition leader, 2005-2013, and a Director of Communications and Spokesman at the United Nations, 1997-2003.

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Une fusillade, sur fond de trafic de drogues, a éclaté jeudi dernier à Poitiers. Cinq jeunes ont été blessés, et l’un d’entre eux est décédé […]

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THE HAGUE, 6 November 2024 – “This Award for Natur og Ungdom is a recommendation and a reminder that human rights violations cannot go unresolved,” said Gytis Blaževičius, Leader of Natur og Ungdom, when receiving the 2024 Max van der Stoel Award today.

“Western countries also have to walk the talk,” he added.

“It is a no brainer that all people, and especially minorities, have to be included and respected in the decision processes regarding the climate transition we have to go through. The transition has to be safe and just for everyone,” said Natur og Ungdom member and Sámi activist Elisabeth Regine Myrland.

They received the 2024 Max van der Stoel Award on behalf of Natur og Ungdom from Norway (Nature and Youth / Young Friends of the Earth Norway) at a ceremony attended by representatives from governments, civil society and international organizations at the Peace Palace in The Hague.

Presenting the award on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Netherlands, Paul van den IJssel, Ambassador for International Organisations, said “The work of Natur og Ungdom has not only helped safeguard Sámi traditions and culture but has also raised awareness of the vital role the Sámi play in preserving Norway’s natural environment. Their advocacy is a reminder that the protection of cultural heritage and environmental stewardship are interconnected. In protecting the rights of minorities, we protect our shared future. 

“So, it is with great pride and admiration that I congratulate Natur og Ungdom for their tireless efforts and remarkable achievements. Their work stands as an inspiring example of what can be accomplished when we recognize the strength in diversity. This work demands patience and resilience, and I wholeheartedly applaud Natur og Ungdom for it.”

OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Malta Ian Borg, extended his congratulations to the winners through a video message. In his address, Chair-in-Office Borg underlined that, “National minorities often face unique challenges, and their voices must be heard, particularly when it comes to decisions that affect their way of life and the environment they depend on. Natur og Ungdom’s work serves as a powerful example of how we can build bridges between communities to address these challenges together.”

Speaking on behalf of the Jury in his capacity as Chair of the 2024 Max van der Stoel Award Jury, former OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov said: “Natur og Ungdom provides an effective platform for young people aged between 13 and 25 from all communities in Norway to participate in public life. They advance the interests of minorities by giving a voice to Sámi youth, empowering them to protect their rights and traditional culture, and raising public awareness about the vital role that Sámi communities play in preserving and protecting Norway’s environmental heritage.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to congratulate Natur og Ungdom as the first Norwegian recipient of the Max van der Stoel Award,” said Ellen Svendsen, Permanent Representative of Norway to the OSCE. “Their dedication to empowering youth, advocating for the environment, and fostering community engagement plays a crucial role in creating a more viable future. The youth are not just the future, they are the present,” Svendsen concluded.

The Max van der Stoel Award – a prize of €50,000 – has been organized by the office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities and sponsored by the Dutch Foreign Ministry every two years since 2003. It is presented to a person, group or institution, in recognition of their extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of national minorities across the OSCE countries.

Max van der Stoel was appointed as the first OSCE High Commissioner in 1992 and served eight and a half years in the post. He was twice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, and held seats in both the upper and lower houses of the Dutch Parliament. He served as Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations and was awarded the honorary title of Minister of State by the then Queen Beatrix.

Event material can be found here.

Christophe Hansen, der sich selbst als „Kommissar vor Ort“ bezeichnet, steht kurz davor, der nächste EU-Kommissar für Landwirtschaft zu werden. Seine Anhörung mit EU-Abgeordneten am Montagabend (4. November) verlief reibungslos.

Das Aufladen von E-Autos über das öffentliche Stromnetz in Portugal kann doppelt so teuer sein wie das Aufladen zu Hause. Eine Studie macht den „geringen Wettbewerb“ auf dem Markt für die Situation verantwortlich.

A műszeres leszállító rendszer iránysáv- és siklópályaadóinak ellenőrzésével és beállításával a munka nem ért véget, hiszen a leszállást segítő további rádió- és fénytechnikai eszközök is ellenőrzésre vártak. Közben a kalibráláshoz használt technológia is fejlődött és gazdasági okok miatt idővel a Jak-40-es cseréjéről is gondoskodni kellett. 

A pilótáknak az iránysáv- és a siklópályaadók révén megbízható információjuk volt arról, hogy repülőgépük pontosan a középvonalon és a siklópályán közeledik-e a leszálláshoz, ugyanakkor tudniuk kellett azt is, hogy milyen távol vannak a pályaküszöbtől. Erre a célra a futópálya tengelyében, a siklópálya alá, a küszöbtől meghatározott távolságra markereket telepítettek. Felfelé sugárzott jelükön átrepülve, a markerek azonosító hangjelzést adtak és a pilóták előtti műszerfalon különböző színű és más-más ütemben felvillanó lámpák jelezték, hogy melyik marker felett járnak, vagyis milyen messze vannak a pályától. Például a ferihegyi 31L (bal) pálya külső markerét a pályaküszöbtől 7,2 kilométerre telepítették. Az érkező repülőgép 14,5 kilométerre a földet éréstől már vízszintesen, 600 méter magasan, a megközelítési engedély birtokában közeledett, a fékszárnyakat és a futóművet kiengedve, leszállásra készen elfogta a siklópálya jelét. A marker átrepülését a műszerfalon kék lámpa folyamatos villogása és ütemes hang jelezte. A siklópályán tovább süllyedve, a gép 60 méter magasan átrepülte a küszöbtől 1,1 kilométerre telepített középső markert, amit borostyán sárga lámpa dupla villogása és a gyors hangjelzés jelzett. Ez volt egyben az elhatározási magasság (DH – Decision Height), amikor a kapitány döntött a leszállás folytatásáról vagy a megszakításról és az átstartolásról, szóban is kimondva a döntést. A küszöbön lévő belső marker átrepülésekor fehér lámpa villogott volna, de ez a marker számos repülőtérhez hasonlóan Ferihegyen is üzemen kívül volt. A mai 1-es pálya város felöli megközelítési iránya miatt a külső markernek - és egy NDB-nek - csak beépített városi területen jutott hely, ezért a berendezéseket a Jászberényi és Maglódi út sarkán álló irodaház tetejére telepítették. A nem használt markereket idővel leszerelték, de amíg megvoltak, addig ellenőrzésük szintén a kalibráló csoport dolga volt. A berendezés jellegéből adódóan ez lényegesen egyszerűbb feladat volt, mint a VOR vagy az ILS ellenőrzése. A kalibrálók az adó teljesítményét mérték, és a csöngési időt, amíg a marker hangjelzése hallható volt. Ebből az időből és a repülőgép sebességéből kiszámították, hogy mekkora kúpban sugároz az adó. A markereket Ferihegyen is kiegészítette az ILS mellé telepített precíziós távolságmérő, a PDME (Precision Distance Measuring Equipment), amelynek jelét az adótól távolabb elektronikusan ki lehetett helyezni és ez a jel a marker szerepét töltötte be. A PDME ilyenkor úgy volt beállítva, hogy a nulla távolság a küszöbnél legyen, a pilóták pedig tudták, hogy a földet éréstől milyen távolságra - például a külső marker helye felett – vannak, és leszállásra készen kell folytatniuk a megközelítést.

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Die Abteilung Makroökonomie analysiert gesamtwirtschaftliche Zusammenhänge mit empirischen und theoretischen Methoden. Die Forschungsarbeiten der Abteilung ordnen sich den drei Themenbereichen Konjunkturpolitik der europäischen Währungsunion, Makroökonomie und Verteilung und Makroökonomische Aspekte des Klimawandels zu. In den Forschungsarbeiten werden Modelle entwickelt und Datensätze generiert. Die Forschungsergebnisse bilden die Grundlage für die Infrastruktur der Prognose und Politikberatung. So fließen die Ergebnisse direkt in die Prognosen des DIW Berlin und die Gemeinschaftsdiagnose ein.

Zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt suchen wir eine*n Postdoc (w/m/div) (Vollzeit).

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Die bulgarische Regierung hat mit dem Bau von zwei Kernreaktoren begonnen. Eine Abkehr vom Atomprojekt sei damit unumkehrbar, erklärt Energieminister Vladimir Malinov. In Verbindung mit der Abmachung stehen auch russische Reaktoren und ein Kernkraftwerk in der Ukraine.

Die Abteilung Makroökonomie analysiert gesamtwirtschaftliche Zusammenhänge mit empirischen und theoretischen Methoden. Die Forschungsarbeiten der Abteilung ordnen sich den drei Themenbereichen Konjunkturpolitik der europäischen Währungsunion, Makroökonomie und Verteilung und Makroökonomische Aspekte des Klimawandels zu. In den Forschungsarbeiten werden Modelle entwickelt und Datensätze generiert. Die Forschungsergebnisse bilden die Grundlage für die Infrastruktur der Prognose und Politikberatung. So fließen die Ergebnisse direkt in die Prognosen des DIW Berlin und die Gemeinschaftsdiagnose ein.

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Diese Stelle ist zur wissenschaftlichen Qualifizierung gemäß § 2 (1) WissZeitVG geeignet.