Economics
Shaun Richards: The ECB interest-rate rise leads to questions about the first cut
It is not even 24 hours since the European Central Bank interest-rate decision and quite a bit has changed. Read HERE
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Climate Crisis
Politico: Supercharged storm wrecks Greece’s breadbasket for years to come
Flooded region of Thessaly produces a quarter of the country’s food. Read HERE
Climate Crisis
Euronews – EU will launch anti-subsidy inquiry into China-made electric cars, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has sided with France in its battle with Germany over Chinese electric vehicle imports. No wonder she is a candidate for the next head of NATO – the […]
Solutions
Cédric Durand – Living Together
Durand attempts to find a middle ground for eco-socialism between eco-modernist and degrowth perspectives on the left. In New Left Review’s ‘Sidecar’. Read the article HERE.
Corruption
Transparency International: MEPs miss opportunity to improve ethics regime in Parliament
At today’s plenary vote, Members of the European Parliament have failed to make necessary changes to the ethics system and put an end to the culture of impunity among MEPs that has been exposed by […]
Environment
The Telegraph: Ursula von der Leyen accused of vendetta against wolves over death of favourite pony
Ursula von der Leyen has been accused of waging a personal vendetta against Europe’s wolves after one killed the European Commission president’s beloved pony. Earlier this week, the commission said it could relax protections for […]
National Politics
Eurostat: Industrial production down by 2.4% in the EU and 2.2% in the euro area year on year
Industrial production in the eurozone fell more than expected in July, adding to the gloom hanging over the region’s economy. Read HERE
Climate Crisis
ABC News: 2023 on track to be world’s hottest year on record, temperatures exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for first time
This year is now almost certain to become Earth’s warmest on record after a hot July and August saw global temperatures reach the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Read HERE
National Politics
Kyiv Independent: New brigade bears heavy brunt of Russia’s onslaught in Kharkiv Oblast
The Kyiv Independent is a very government loyal medium, so this is not propaganda. A horrific account. If you read between the lines it becomes worse. The Russians are not even trying to gain territory, […]
EU politics
German Foreign Policy: More German Combat Exercises in Southeast Asia
Berlin expands Bundeswehr activities in Southeast Asia and participates in joint exercises with Indonesia. Jakarta is resolutely unwilling to be pitted against China. Read HERE