The firing of the anti-monopolist Barry Lynn at the behest of Google has brought the topic of tech monopolies into the political limelight in the US. This is a long read, but provides an insight into Lynn’s work and those pushing back. The question is, why is this hardly a topic in Europe? In the EU illegal cartels have become endemic and de facto tolerated by the EU, having to fear only minor fines in comparison to their transgression, thus translating into trans-European monopolies.
Corruption
France 24: EU strips Greek MEP Kaili of vice president title over Qatar probe
A mix of corrupt EU parliamentarians, Union leader, and head of an NGO. This is the democracy that the EU has on offer. The talk is of “a few black sheep”. Why is no one […]
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: Exports in 2024: -1% in comparison to 2023
Most German exports in December 2024 went to the United States. Not s great place to be. Exports (calendar and seasonally adjusted exports of goods), December 2024 131.7 billion euros +2.9% on the previous month […]
EU politics
Daily Sabah: Thousands march in Paris over rising prices, Macron’s pension reform
Yellow vest protests return to Paris over the cost of living crisis, while Macron tries to raise the pension age again. Read the article HERE.
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