Optimism at the beginning of the year was probably premature. Manufacturing output fell sharply in January in France, confirming that industry is currently in a strong slowdown phase, which is likely to continue over the coming months. So much for the EU’s growth prognosis.
Economics
DeStatis – Germany: Government deficit increased to 42.1 billion euros in the first half of 2023
This is especially worrying as revenues should have increased much more due to inflation. The year-on-year increase in the financial deficit seen in the first half of 2023 is mainly due to a sharp increase […]
Geopolitics
Al Jazeera: 75 year old former UN rapporteur who investigated Israeli abuses interrogated in Canada
Fear in the fascist West is reaching a boiling point Read Article HERE CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.
Climate Crisis
France 24: After Gilet Jaunes, climate crusaders take on Macron’s government
2018 was France’s warmest year on record, with temperatures averaging 14°C. While the French government’s response has been negligible, climate crusaders are fighting back with a record-breaking petition and plans to sue the government. Read […]
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