Germany’s reputation as a hub of censorship has grown significantly in recent years. In early 2025, a US 60 Minutes investigation drew international attention for clips of dawn apartment raids by armed police on people who had posted offensive memes. In other clips, state prosecutors chuckled at the seizure of citizens’ devices and emphasized the seriousness of the offense of “insulting” a politician.
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: New orders in manufacturing in January 2025: -7.0% on the previous month
New orders in manufacturing: January 2025 (in real terms, provisional): -7.0% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) -2.6% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) December 2024 (in real terms, revised): […]
Climate Crisis
iea: Growing preference for SUVs challenges emissions reductions in passenger car market
God, even the EU car lobbyists realise they have a problem! Read here
Austerity
Krzysztof Katkowski – In Poland, Austerity Targets Ukrainian Refugees
‘Polish president Karol Nawrocki is shutting off welfare benefits for Ukrainians in Poland. Earlier welcomed as refugees, Ukrainians are now pushed into a role as second-class guestworkers in their host country.’ In Jacobin. Read the […]
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