EU plans to introduce US-style extraterritorial sanctions in violation of international law and to target companies of third countries for their exports to Russia. Non-Western alliances (BRICS, SCO) expand.
Finance
Tax Justice Network – Portrait of a tax haven: Jersey
John Christensen continues Tax Justice Networks reports on specific tax havens. John was born in Jersey and later worked in the financial industry on the island. Thus this is an especially good, although lengthy, article. […]
Climate Crisis
Euronews: October heatwave expected in parts of Europe after countries record hottest ever September
The temperature records keep tumbling in Europe. Read the article HERE.
Austerity
ekathimerini.com: Weber hints at lower surpluses, if there is a ‘different’ government in Athens
The German hegemon once again shows how it rules the EU. Rules are determined by Germany. Read here
The sanctions policy looks more and more like the Suicide Squad in Life of Brian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUHk2RSMCS8