When democracy ceases to function and elections become empty rituals mainly benefiting a corrupt political class, this is what follows.
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Geopolitics
Martin Barnay – The Franc Zone
Analysis of the troubles facing ‘Francafrique’. In New Left Review’s ‘Sidecar’. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
German Foreign Policy – Ukraine: On Europe’s shoulders
Zelensky has arrived in Brussels for talks. The key topics: shifting Ukraine support onto Europe’s shoulders, including a 40,000-strong European force to monitor a ceasefire. Read HERE
Economics
Eurostat: Euro area annual inflation up to 9.1%
Inflation was up from 8.9 per cent in July, which was itself a record high in the 23-year history of the euro. Read Here
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