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.
EU politics
Labour Heartlands: EU Parliament picks Guy Verhofstadt for ‘New President’ role to set the future of the EU
An absolutely fascinating article. Not to be overseen, besides the ultra-neoliberal, anti-democrat Verhofstadt all the EU politician named for future prominent roles are German (Yes, David McAllister is also a failed German politician in need […]
Economics
Bill Mitchell: We Should Celebrate the “Work From Home” Phenomenon
My topic today is the issue of the ‘work from home’ phenomenon, which is one of the better things Covid has produced. I explain why. But I also realise a lot of commentators view the […]
Climate Crisis
Global Energy Monitor: Coal mine methane emissions exceed those from oil or gas
The world’s coal mines emit 52.3 million tonnes of methane per year, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM), which is greater than annual emissions from oil (39 million tonnes) or gas […]
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