The text of the partnership agreement with Ukraine provided by the US suggests an attempt by the US to take control of half of the country’s natural resources. The proposed contract is seen as an effort to pressure war-weary Ukraine purely for commercial interests, according to The Telegraph.
Geopolitics
Jouke Huijzer – To Become NATO Chief, Mark Rutte Denied Israeli War Crimes
‘Long-standing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is set to be NATO’s next secretary general. To win the role, he had to prove his alignment with Washington — and he did so by repeatedly misleading the […]
Austerity
The Connexion: More strikes in France as pension reform continues
Today (Friday January 24) marks the seventh national day of strikes in France against the government’s proposed pension reforms, as protesters call for more action on Wednesday, January 29, 30 and 31. Read here
Economics
German Recesion – Ifw Kiel Institute’s autumn forecast: German economy to shrink again in 2024, subsequent recovery weak
German economic output is likely to shrink again in 2024, after it has already fallen in the previous year. This is according to the Kiel Institute’s latest autumn forecast. Positive signals in the middle of […]
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