The victory of the right-wing candidate George Simion in the first round of Romania’s rerun presidential election has been celebrated by some on the right as a populist victory. By this account, the EU- and NATO-aligned forces that overturned the country’s previous election in November have failed to turn back the growing backlash against the establishment. But a deeper analysis suggests a more complex and troubling picture.
Economics
Reuters: Spanish manufacturing shrinks in June at fastest rate in six years – PMI
As Juan Laborda writes here the Spanish government under pressure from the EU is leading Spain into a recession. Read here
Sustainability
RTE: SUV sales hit new records, driving up emissions
Global sales of SUVs have hit new records in 2021 both in terms of the numbers sold and their share of the market. Read here Photo by El monty licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share […]
EU politics
The Connexion: Speed limit set to lower to 30kph in most of Paris from August 30
The speed limit in the vast majority of Paris will be a maximum 30kph from August 30, it has been confirmed, in a bid to improve road safety and reduce noise. Read here
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