Mathilde Stam

Met veel plezier ben ik sinds vandaag Member of SER Topvrouwen. Ik draag graag mijn steentje bij aan de professionele ontwikkeling van andere vrouwen die door willen stromen naar topposities. #SERTopvrouwen.

Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all.

Massive geopolitical shift. France and Japan are stepping in to de-escalate the Middle East and secure the Strait of Hormuz. They are completely bypassing Washington. The world is moving on from the Trump administration's disastrous warmongering.

'Europa en zeker Nederland heeft een deltaplan voor energie nodig', zegt Eurocommissaris @WBHoekstra. 'Je kunt het niet in een paar maanden realiseren, maar ga de komende jaren massaal investeren. Ga er maar vanuit dat we nog veel meer geopolitieke ellende tegemoet gaan.' #WNL

Twenty-year-old Princess Leonor, daughter of Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, is poised to become the first reigning queen in over 150 years and the first woman to rule Spain independently since Isabella II in 1868. ✅

Het uitzwaaien van de VS uit de NAVO komt dichterbij met dit rapport van de VK. Een half jaar geleden schreef ik al dat deze NAVO zijn langste tijd heeft gehad. Nu worden er meer wakker. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-urged-to-mo…

Pam Bondi sold her integrity and her soul for Trump. And he fired her anyway.

Little penguin couple holding hands at the beach in South Africa

BREAKING NEWS: France joins Spain and Italy in blocking US aircraft movements over its territory.

Riding a donkey has a major religious and emblematic significance in the Bible's stories about Jesus... In the olden days, kings and significant people rode donkeys. By riding one, Jesus told His supporters and people of Jerusalem that He was a king. It was a way of showing that He had divine authority. The donkey also symbolizes peace. Unlike a horse which symbolize peace and is a sign of war, a donkey symbolizes peace and stands for meekness and peace. Jesus chose to ride a donkey to fulfill a prophecy in the Book of Zechariah: "Behold, your king is coming to you, humble and mounted on a donkey." By this act, Jesus showed His followers that He was a king and emphasized that His rule would be peaceful and humble. This deed by Jesus still has excellent worth today as it educates us to live an existence of simplicity, meekness, and peace. The Bible mentions Jesus riding a donkey, specifically when entering Jerusalem. He chose a donkey for several reasons. First, it fulfilled a prophecy from the Old Testament that the Messiah would ride a donkey into Jerusalem. This showed that Jesus was the Messiah. Second, the donkey symbolizes peace, humility, and servitude. Jesus demonstrated his dedication to peace and serving others. Like horses, donkeys were used as work animals, not for wealth, power, or war. Finally, a donkey made Jesus' entry more accessible to ordinary people. His transportation choice showed he was a king of and for the people. A donkey was an affordable work animal, unlike a horse. In conclusion, Jesus' decision to ride a donkey instead of a horse was meaningful. It fulfilled prophecy, symbolized peace and servitude, and showed his support for the ordinary people. Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem to fulfill a prophecy in the Old Testament book of Zechariah. Zechariah 9:9 says, "Daughter Zion, rejoice! Daughter Jerusalem, shout! Your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." Jesus symbolized himself as the awaited king of heaven and Israel - coming to save his people. The crowd that gathered to greet him recognized the importance of his actions. So, they spread their cloaks and palm branches on the ground before him. This event is known as Palm Sunday, which is celebrated by Christians across the globe. Jesus rode a donkey to prove a prophecy in the Old Testament. This prophecy stated that a humble king was coming. The prophecy can be found in Zechariah 9:9, "Rejoice! Daughter of Zion. Shout! Daughter of Jerusalem! A righteous king, who brings salvation, is coming. He is humble and rides a donkey or even a young donkey." By riding a donkey, Jesus was showing himself as the Messiah. He demonstrated that his kingdom was not of this world but one of servanthood and humility. The New Testament further emphasizes Jesus' humility. He washed his disciples' feet, showing them that authentic leadership is in serving others. This should remind us today to lead humbly and help those around us. The donkey has a long-standing history as both a donkey and a character of stability. It dates back to Jesus' ride into Jerusalem on one. The Bible saw donkey as humble, peaceful, and straightforward. Jesus using one instead of a horse showed he was against using violence for power. Back then, donkeys were lowly animals used mainly by farmers and laborers. So, the donkey as a symbol of peace contrasted with the violence of the ruling class. Jesus chose to ride a donkey. This event is called the triumphal entry or Palm Sunday. It marks both the first jesus ride a donkey, and the beginning of the Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday. © Dr. Noemi Oliver #archaeohistories

Het was mij een genoegen om vandaag te spreken met de Nederlandse premier, Rob Jetten. We hebben gesproken over manieren om de betrekkingen tussen India en Nederland verder te versterken. We hebben het potentieel van onze samenwerking benadrukt op gebieden zoals halfgeleiders, grootschalige waterprojecten, groene waterstof en talentmobiliteit. Daarnaast hebben we van gedachten gewisseld over de situatie in West-Azië en het belang onderstreept van een spoedig herstel van vrede en stabiliteit in de regio. @MinPres

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Trump is klaar met de NAVO. Europa is klaar met Trump. Duidelijk, toch?

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BREAKING: Australia Just banned its billionaires from spending unlimited amounts on elections

500,000 in London right now. This crossed the Atlantic. Americans marched in 3,000 cities. 7 million strong. Now London is answering. The same UK whose Prime Minister said “this is not our war.” The same UK that refused to send warships. The same UK whose journalist Steve Sweeney was struck by an Israeli missile while reporting. Half a million Londoners in the streets against fascism. This is no longer an American story. This is a global verdict. Philadelphia. Atlanta. Charlotte. Washington DC. 3,000 American cities. Now London. The world is watching what America does next.

For the past year, most of Europe has walked on eggshells with Trump. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been trialing an alternative tactic: the “Just Say No” theory of Trump diplomacy. on.wsj.com/4dImCl6

German Chancellor Merz on Iran: The Americans and the Israelis are getting more deeply entangled in this conflict every single day. And in my view, they do not have a strategy.

The world is burning. We are on the brink of financial ruin. And the clown is dancing.

The President of The United States, ladies and gentlemen. No, this is not AI-generated.

Well done Spain

To my fellow Europeans.

BREAKING: The Trump family has made over $1,000,000,000 since Trump took office as President