Due to its ambassador’s unauthorized activities in Niger, the EU has run into conflict with that country’s government. Niger forges ahead in its struggle for economic independence but is still under attack from Europe.
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
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
Climate Crisis
Fourways Review: Berlin backs off climate targets as protests heat up
Opposition leaders and environment activists condemned German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government Monday for watering down a new climate protection law, as “Extinction Rebellion” protestors blocked traffic in Berlin. Read here
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