Prof. Kai Gehring
@kaigehring.bsky.social
Economist at Uni Bern and WA, love to travel, sports fan, curious about everything science and fantasy, father of two great kids
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Turkey’s Defense Ministry says it’s open to sending troops to Ukraine as part of an international mission, if three conditions are met: a full ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a clearly defined peacekeeping mandate, and a fair division of responsibilities among participating nations.
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Turkey’s Defense Ministry says it’s open to sending troops to Ukraine as part of an international mission, if three conditions are met: a full ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a clearly defined peacekeeping mandate, and a fair division of responsibilities among participating nations.
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*external validity voice* actually it could just be that nairobi is fucking awesome
There are those in the development sector that try to romanticize rural life, but most people really are happier living around lots of other people
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November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
*external validity voice* actually it could just be that nairobi is fucking awesome
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Der kroatische Premierminister Andrej Plenković bezeichnete im Radio die „28-Punkte Wunschliste Blutins“ als ungenügend unf nicht akzeptabel. Sie beinhalte sowohl für die Ukraine, als auch Europa, zahlreiche Punkte inakzeptable Punkte.
Aus Kroatien also ein „NE“!
Danke an meinen PM! 🫡
Aus Kroatien also ein „NE“!
Danke an meinen PM! 🫡
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Der kroatische Premierminister Andrej Plenković bezeichnete im Radio die „28-Punkte Wunschliste Blutins“ als ungenügend unf nicht akzeptabel. Sie beinhalte sowohl für die Ukraine, als auch Europa, zahlreiche Punkte inakzeptable Punkte.
Aus Kroatien also ein „NE“!
Danke an meinen PM! 🫡
Aus Kroatien also ein „NE“!
Danke an meinen PM! 🫡
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Merkt euch diese Worte 👇
Könnte sein, dass diese Worte ab nächster Woche für uns alle in Europa sehr schnell aktuell werden könnten. ☝️
Könnte sein, dass diese Worte ab nächster Woche für uns alle in Europa sehr schnell aktuell werden könnten. ☝️
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Merkt euch diese Worte 👇
Könnte sein, dass diese Worte ab nächster Woche für uns alle in Europa sehr schnell aktuell werden könnten. ☝️
Könnte sein, dass diese Worte ab nächster Woche für uns alle in Europa sehr schnell aktuell werden könnten. ☝️
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Donalds #Trumps Handlanger haben sich von #Putins Handlangern einen pro-russischen Kapitulationsplan für die #Ukraine diktieren lassen. Der „#Friedensplan“ behauptet im ersten Punkt, die #Souveränität der Ukraine zu sichern, um sie dann in 27 Punkten zu vergewaltigen.
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Donalds #Trumps Handlanger haben sich von #Putins Handlangern einen pro-russischen Kapitulationsplan für die #Ukraine diktieren lassen. Der „#Friedensplan“ behauptet im ersten Punkt, die #Souveränität der Ukraine zu sichern, um sie dann in 27 Punkten zu vergewaltigen.
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Der US-Friedensplan wäre ein gefährlicher Diktatfrieden, der die NATO schwächt und Russland belohnt. Europa wäre unsicherer. Jetzt muss die Bundesregierung Haltung zeigen. Taurus würde der Ukraine helfen. Ich zweifle an Merz’ Standhaftigkeit, appelliere aber an ihn, jetzt zu handeln.
November 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Der US-Friedensplan wäre ein gefährlicher Diktatfrieden, der die NATO schwächt und Russland belohnt. Europa wäre unsicherer. Jetzt muss die Bundesregierung Haltung zeigen. Taurus würde der Ukraine helfen. Ich zweifle an Merz’ Standhaftigkeit, appelliere aber an ihn, jetzt zu handeln.
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Elsevier has a 38% profit margin, and the other journal publishers aren't far behind.
"academic publishing is dominated by profit-oriented, multinational companies for whom scientific knowledge is a commodity to be sold back to the academic community who created it... The dominant four collectively generated... $12 billion in profits between 2019 and 2024."
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Elsevier has a 38% profit margin, and the other journal publishers aren't far behind.
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A Russian military spy ship has been detected just miles off the coast of Hawaii,according to the US Coast Guard,which said it is actively monitoring it
The Russian vessel,Kareliya,was spotted roughly 15 nautical miles south of Oahu -near US territorial waters-on Oct.29,the Coast Guard said Thursday
The Russian vessel,Kareliya,was spotted roughly 15 nautical miles south of Oahu -near US territorial waters-on Oct.29,the Coast Guard said Thursday
November 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A Russian military spy ship has been detected just miles off the coast of Hawaii,according to the US Coast Guard,which said it is actively monitoring it
The Russian vessel,Kareliya,was spotted roughly 15 nautical miles south of Oahu -near US territorial waters-on Oct.29,the Coast Guard said Thursday
The Russian vessel,Kareliya,was spotted roughly 15 nautical miles south of Oahu -near US territorial waters-on Oct.29,the Coast Guard said Thursday
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A mother&her 14-yr-old son jumped out of a window to escape a Russian strike
Inna Vysotska&her son were trapped -after the explosion,the stairwell was already on fire,making it impossible to get out through the door.They jumped from a second-floor window to survive.Inna was injured during the fall
Inna Vysotska&her son were trapped -after the explosion,the stairwell was already on fire,making it impossible to get out through the door.They jumped from a second-floor window to survive.Inna was injured during the fall
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A mother&her 14-yr-old son jumped out of a window to escape a Russian strike
Inna Vysotska&her son were trapped -after the explosion,the stairwell was already on fire,making it impossible to get out through the door.They jumped from a second-floor window to survive.Inna was injured during the fall
Inna Vysotska&her son were trapped -after the explosion,the stairwell was already on fire,making it impossible to get out through the door.They jumped from a second-floor window to survive.Inna was injured during the fall
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"Es ist ein kollektives deutsches Elitenversagen gigantischen Ausmaßes." #China
(It is a collective failure of German elites at an epic scale. Kind of reminds me of our ties to Russia. All orchestrated to a large extent by the artist formerly known as the leader of the free world.)
(It is a collective failure of German elites at an epic scale. Kind of reminds me of our ties to Russia. All orchestrated to a large extent by the artist formerly known as the leader of the free world.)
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"Es ist ein kollektives deutsches Elitenversagen gigantischen Ausmaßes." #China
(It is a collective failure of German elites at an epic scale. Kind of reminds me of our ties to Russia. All orchestrated to a large extent by the artist formerly known as the leader of the free world.)
(It is a collective failure of German elites at an epic scale. Kind of reminds me of our ties to Russia. All orchestrated to a large extent by the artist formerly known as the leader of the free world.)
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What I didn't know was that the family-owned businesses rang the alarm bells first and backed those inside the BDI (German industry association) who pushed through the seminal 2019 paper on China.
But it makes a lot of sense.
But it makes a lot of sense.
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
What I didn't know was that the family-owned businesses rang the alarm bells first and backed those inside the BDI (German industry association) who pushed through the seminal 2019 paper on China.
But it makes a lot of sense.
But it makes a lot of sense.
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A Conservative view of mine: Hume was spot on to criticize the Stoics for disregarding reputation.
We need to bring back shame, fear for reputation.
Like: giving a public speech to defend promoting a proud, sneering NAZI—then mumbling “I don’t know much about him”—is craven and filthy.
We need to bring back shame, fear for reputation.
Like: giving a public speech to defend promoting a proud, sneering NAZI—then mumbling “I don’t know much about him”—is craven and filthy.
In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance
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November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A Conservative view of mine: Hume was spot on to criticize the Stoics for disregarding reputation.
We need to bring back shame, fear for reputation.
Like: giving a public speech to defend promoting a proud, sneering NAZI—then mumbling “I don’t know much about him”—is craven and filthy.
We need to bring back shame, fear for reputation.
Like: giving a public speech to defend promoting a proud, sneering NAZI—then mumbling “I don’t know much about him”—is craven and filthy.
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Nicht Europa befindet sich im Krieg mit Russland, sondern Russland befindet sich im Krieg mit der Ukraine und hypothetisch mit vielen Ländern in Europa.
Schwäche führt nicht zu einem Dialog mit Russland. Für die „Russen” ist das Schwäche und nichts weiter.
Präsident Zelenskyj
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Schwäche führt nicht zu einem Dialog mit Russland. Für die „Russen” ist das Schwäche und nichts weiter.
Präsident Zelenskyj
t.me/V_Zelenskiy_...
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Nicht Europa befindet sich im Krieg mit Russland, sondern Russland befindet sich im Krieg mit der Ukraine und hypothetisch mit vielen Ländern in Europa.
Schwäche führt nicht zu einem Dialog mit Russland. Für die „Russen” ist das Schwäche und nichts weiter.
Präsident Zelenskyj
t.me/V_Zelenskiy_...
Schwäche führt nicht zu einem Dialog mit Russland. Für die „Russen” ist das Schwäche und nichts weiter.
Präsident Zelenskyj
t.me/V_Zelenskiy_...
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Andrii Paltsan is a clergyman of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the head of the chaplaincy service of the 15th Army Corps. He is raising five adopted children. In an interview with the media, he shared his story - how he became a father of many and serves as a military chaplain ⤵️
November 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Andrii Paltsan is a clergyman of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the head of the chaplaincy service of the 15th Army Corps. He is raising five adopted children. In an interview with the media, he shared his story - how he became a father of many and serves as a military chaplain ⤵️
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Switzerland 🇨🇭 is the most reputable country in 2025.
US 🇺🇸 in free fall.
Germany 🇩🇪 ranks 20th.
Source: Survey in G7 countries, N=62'000
US 🇺🇸 in free fall.
Germany 🇩🇪 ranks 20th.
Source: Survey in G7 countries, N=62'000
According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Switzerland 🇨🇭 is the most reputable country in 2025.
US 🇺🇸 in free fall.
Germany 🇩🇪 ranks 20th.
Source: Survey in G7 countries, N=62'000
US 🇺🇸 in free fall.
Germany 🇩🇪 ranks 20th.
Source: Survey in G7 countries, N=62'000
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In addition to drones, there are also highly advanced missiles that are difficult to intercept.
November 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In addition to drones, there are also highly advanced missiles that are difficult to intercept.
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Justice Sotomayor:
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Justice Sotomayor:
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are.”
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November 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Lasst euch die neue Geschichte von Renatus Deckert nicht entgehen! Schreibt euch ein, es lohnt sich, versprochen!
Was Diktatur ist und wie das Gift der Stasi noch viele Jahre nach dem Ende der DDR wirkt, davon erzähle ich Euch in meiner neuen Geschichte in „Wolken und Kastanien“. Tragt Euch hier ein, dann habt Ihr sie am 9. November im Postfach! 👉🏼 steady.page/de/renatus-d...
November 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Lasst euch die neue Geschichte von Renatus Deckert nicht entgehen! Schreibt euch ein, es lohnt sich, versprochen!
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📬 Die Post im Reformfokus: Wie soll die Grundversorgung künftig aussehen – und finanziert werden? Eigenwirtschaftlich oder mit Steuergeldern? @kaigehring.bsky.social analysiert die Optionen im Gastkommentar. ⬇️ #Grundversorgung #Postgesetz #KaiGehring
Postgesetz im Wandel: Kohärenz oder Stückwerk? - Post Medien
Gastkommentar von Prof. Dr. Kai Gehring, Professor für Politische Ökonomie und Nachhaltige Entwicklung am Volkswirtschaftlichen Institut der Universität Bern
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November 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
📬 Die Post im Reformfokus: Wie soll die Grundversorgung künftig aussehen – und finanziert werden? Eigenwirtschaftlich oder mit Steuergeldern? @kaigehring.bsky.social analysiert die Optionen im Gastkommentar. ⬇️ #Grundversorgung #Postgesetz #KaiGehring
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Ukrainian computer game-style drone attack system goes ‘viral’ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ukrainian computer game-style drone attack system goes ‘viral’
System rewards soldiers who achieve strikes with points that can be used to buy more weapons in an online store
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ukrainian computer game-style drone attack system goes ‘viral’ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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It doesn’t stop
And now, three suspicious drone sightings in one weekend over Belgium's Kleine-Brogel airbase, where US nuclear weapons are stored as part of NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements. All efforts to shoot down the drones or trace the pilots were unsuccessful.
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Alweer drones boven luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel: politiehelikopter ingezet, maar opnieuw zonder resultaat | VRT NWS: nieuws
Na verschillende drone-meldingen boven de luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel, zijn er eerder deze avond opnieuw drones gespot. Dat schrijft Het Laatste Nieuws en burgemeester van Peer, Steven Matheï (C...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It doesn’t stop
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Pussy Riot Künstlerin Maria Aljochina, Gulag-Häftling, richtet sich bei Markus Lanz an Wagenknecht: Sie wiederholen das, was in Russland die Propagandasender sagen
October 31, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Pussy Riot Künstlerin Maria Aljochina, Gulag-Häftling, richtet sich bei Markus Lanz an Wagenknecht: Sie wiederholen das, was in Russland die Propagandasender sagen
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Just perfect.
"Been in Europe 3 yrs, never felt this close to Russia, you are repeating line by line the propaganda on Russian TV," Pussy Riot artist tells a stunned Putin-Versteher Sarah Wagenknecht to her face, on prime-time TV.
"Been in Europe 3 yrs, never felt this close to Russia, you are repeating line by line the propaganda on Russian TV," Pussy Riot artist tells a stunned Putin-Versteher Sarah Wagenknecht to her face, on prime-time TV.
Pussy Riot Künstlerin Maria Aljochina, Gulag-Häftling, richtet sich bei Markus Lanz an Wagenknecht: Sie wiederholen das, was in Russland die Propagandasender sagen
November 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just perfect.
"Been in Europe 3 yrs, never felt this close to Russia, you are repeating line by line the propaganda on Russian TV," Pussy Riot artist tells a stunned Putin-Versteher Sarah Wagenknecht to her face, on prime-time TV.
"Been in Europe 3 yrs, never felt this close to Russia, you are repeating line by line the propaganda on Russian TV," Pussy Riot artist tells a stunned Putin-Versteher Sarah Wagenknecht to her face, on prime-time TV.