Jürgen Habermas obituary Philosopher and social theorist who advocated a new direction for German thought after the horrors of Nazi rule

In the spirit of the Enlightenment, the public sphere can be revivified, debate guided towards rational consensus, and the media prevented from stifling freedom of expression.

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RiP Jürgen #Habermas (1929-2026)

بیرسٹر گوہر نے سیاسی جماعتوں کو قریب لانے کے لیے کمیٹی بنانے کی تجویز دے دی

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Organisations naturally select for #consensusbuilding and #riskaversion, but #strategicinnovation requires minds willing to #challenge comfortable #assumptions and #explore uncomfortable #possibilities.

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The #1 task force mistake? Trying to solve too much.

If your scope is too wide, your process won’t go anywhere.  

Clear scope = clear outcomes.

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The #1 task force mistake? Trying to solve too much.

If your scope is too wide, your process won’t go anywhere.  

Clear scope = clear outcomes.

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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Commonwealth at UN meeting Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday participated in the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) held at U.N. Headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the U.N. General Assembly. In his remarks, Foreign Minister Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Commonwealth, emphasizing its role as a platform for dialogue, consensus-building, and cooperation in addressing overlapping global crises. He welcomed efforts to reorient the organization to respond effectively to emerging challenges. The Foreign Minister highlighted Pakistan’s leadership on youth empowerment within the Commonwealth. He also underscored the importance of building climate resilience, promoting digital transformation, and advancing the Connectivity Agenda to strengthen trade and supply chain links across the 56-member family of nations. ### Arab-Islamic consultations in New York Earlier, Foreign Minister Dar participated in consultations hosted by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in New York. Other participants included the Deputy Prime Ministers of Jordan and the UAE, and the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. The ministers exchanged views and coordinated positions for a unified approach on some of the key issues at the U.N. General Assembly session. In a post on X, Foreign Minister Dar underscored the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation that existed between Pakistan and Islamic countries. > — (@) He recalled that the people of Pakistan had a great affinity for their Muslim brethren in the Middle East and would support all constructive endeavors aimed at fostering peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond. ### PM departs for New York Earlier Monday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from London for New York, where he will lead Pakistan’s delegation at a high-level segment of the U.N. General Assembly’s session. At the U.N. session, Prime Minister Shehbaz “will urge the international community to resolve the situations of prolonged occupation and denial of the right to self-determination,” particularly in India-occupied Kashmir and Palestine, an earlier statement by the Foreign Office said. “He will also highlight Pakistan’s perspective on the regional security situation, as well as other issues of international concern, including climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia, and sustainable development.” The Foreign Office, in its statement, said Prime Minister Shehbaz would attend several “high-level events” on the sidelines of the U.N. session, including a moot of “select” Muslim leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Komeito party in Japan highlights its key role in forging consensus ahead of 2025. The party stresses its commitment to facilitating dialogue and ensuring broad agreement on important issues. JapanPolitics #Komeito #ConsensusBuilding #2025 Link

Commissioner Stump refuses to endorse ombudsman decision at transparency meeting Commissioner Stump declines to sign proposal related to ombudsman and hiring assistance.

Tension rises in Whatcom County as Commissioner Stump boldly refuses to endorse controversial proposals on transparency and governance, igniting a heated debate among his peers.

Get the details!

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The Western Bekaa district has 106,010 registered voters for municipal and mayoral elections, with 595 candidates. Some municipalities were won by acclamation, reflecting a trend towards consensus in local governance.

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Once upon a time... The French had a real problem with the 1%... They solved it. 🖖

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Polarization …

and consensus.

Once upon a time … Sick and healthy societies.

#TaxTheRich is #consensusBuilding because it appeals to a broad sense of #economicfairness and social justice, resonating with both middle-class and working-class populations.

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Modern media landscape faces challenges: #SoMe replaces traditional outlets, skilled journalists face layoffs & #publicdebate fragments under #polarization. Rapid news cycles hinder consensus-building, fueling #conflictescalation before shared understanding can emerge. #ConsensusBuilding #NewsCycles

A busy scene with a circular European Union flag in the background and various food items and faces made from fruits and vegetables.

A visual metaphor of EU agri-food dialogue as a diverse dinner table scene made from fruits and vegetables. #EUagrifood #EBAF #Dialogue #ConsensusBuilding #ArtFromContext

A group of European Commission members, with political parties nearby, looking for agreement in a setting with contrasting policies.

Divided, yet consented, a term
In chaos, seeking to firmament #EuropeanCommission #DividedConsensus #ChaosOrder #FiveYearTerm #PoliticalForces #ConsensusBuilding

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