Let us not forget that Spain introduced a gas price cap in power production, limits on rent increases, windfall profit taxation etc. early on did make a difference much to the annoyance of the EU and heavily criticised by neo-classical economists. Look at Germany at 6.8%.
Economics
DeStatis: German Industry investments in 2020: 14% lower than in the previous year
This is an ominous number, especially as 2020 was a Covid year. Odd that no one is picking up on it. Read here
Economics
Luigi Zingales : The Italian president’s decision to reject an elected government makes neither economic nor political sense.
In the 20th century, when electoral results did not please the established elite and its international allies, tanks rolled down the street. In the 21st century, the reaction is less bloody, but no less intrusive. […]
EU politics
Klaus Lundström – In Sweden, Militarism Is on the Rise
‘Sweden long rejected militarism, even offering government funding to peace movements. Yet since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the political mood has changed abruptly, with a witch hunt launched against activists who oppose the country’s embrace […]
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