Today I am pleased to present a double feature on economic policy. Michael Hudson leads off with an explanation of economic policy as a social cost to the working class, and I follow up with an explanation that US economic policy is an act of national suicide.
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Majority of Europeans want peace
BrusselsEven if it is at the expense of Ukraine, 35 percent of Europeans prefer peace with Russia and only 22 percent support a continuation of the war until a Russian defeat. Beyond that, divisions are widening in the EU, threatening unity.
Munich flirts with illegal property confiscation
MunichThe German sanctions against Russia are becoming increasingly absurd. In the process, the authorities are also openly accepting illegal behaviour.
‘We must be prepared to use nuclear weapons’
BerlinTough announcements by two European armies were made recently. "For credible deterrence, we need both the means and the political will to implement nuclear deterrence if necessary," said German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz (56) on Friday at the Kiel International Seapowers Symposium.
Poll: More than half of young people want to leave Africa
A new survey in 15 African countries has found that more than half of young people want to leave the continent in the coming years, with the majority of emigrants expected to move to Europe.
Pfizer’s Covid jab affects concentration and mobility of sperm
Tel AvivThe total number of motile sperm is reduced by more than 20 percent three months after the injection, a new study from Israel has found.
‘Era of the unipolar world is over’
St PetersburgAt the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), according to the Kremlin, an “extremely important” speech was delivered on the state of the world and Eurasia in particular.
Idlib terrorists attack strategic connection between Aleppo and Latakia
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) repelled an attack by terrorists on Saraqib on Wednesday and in the early hours of Thursday. Saraqib is a city in northwestern Syria, located east of Idlib. The small city fell to terrorists in 2012 and was liberated by the SAA in 2020.
Would the Swiss starve if all imports were blocked?
BernIf, in a crisis, all imports to Switzerland were stopped, the Swiss population would still be guaranteed enough to eat – although people would have to tighten their belts.
Dutch PM’s declaration of war trends on Twitter
The HaguePrime Minister's Rutte's recent statement about "our war" in Ukraine, is a "violation of the Constitution and therefore punishable", said PVV leader Geert Wilders.
Majority of Europeans want peace
BrusselsEven if it is at the expense of Ukraine, 35 percent of Europeans prefer peace with Russia and only 22 percent support a continuation of the war until a Russian defeat. Beyond that, divisions are widening in the EU, threatening unity.
Munich flirts with illegal property confiscation
MunichThe German sanctions against Russia are becoming increasingly absurd. In the process, the authorities are also openly accepting illegal behaviour.
‘We must be prepared to use nuclear weapons’
BerlinTough announcements by two European armies were made recently. "For credible deterrence, we need both the means and the political will to implement nuclear deterrence if necessary," said German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz (56) on Friday at the Kiel International Seapowers Symposium.
Poll: More than half of young people want to leave Africa
A new survey in 15 African countries has found that more than half of young people want to leave the continent in the coming years, with the majority of emigrants expected to move to Europe.
Pfizer’s Covid jab affects concentration and mobility of sperm
Tel AvivThe total number of motile sperm is reduced by more than 20 percent three months after the injection, a new study from Israel has found.
‘Era of the unipolar world is over’
St PetersburgAt the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), according to the Kremlin, an “extremely important” speech was delivered on the state of the world and Eurasia in particular.
Idlib terrorists attack strategic connection between Aleppo and Latakia
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) repelled an attack by terrorists on Saraqib on Wednesday and in the early hours of Thursday. Saraqib is a city in northwestern Syria, located east of Idlib. The small city fell to terrorists in 2012 and was liberated by the SAA in 2020.
Would the Swiss starve if all imports were blocked?
BernIf, in a crisis, all imports to Switzerland were stopped, the Swiss population would still be guaranteed enough to eat – although people would have to tighten their belts.
Dutch PM’s declaration of war trends on Twitter
The HaguePrime Minister's Rutte's recent statement about "our war" in Ukraine, is a "violation of the Constitution and therefore punishable", said PVV leader Geert Wilders.
