In Short

ViennaAustrians, especially in view of the exploding energy prices, are threatened with a winter of misery and time is running out to avert this. FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl is now campaigning for a referendum on the sanctions regime.

In the slipstream of more important events in world politics, the international media meanwhile rarely report on an ongoing violation of international law in Syria: American oil companies have been exploiting Syrian oil deposits there, protected by the presence of American troops.

KielThe Kiel Institute for the World Economy reported this week that aid commitments from the six largest European countries for Ukraine fell to almost zero in July.

BerlinThe German Ministry of Defense announced a reorganization of its management structure. With integrated leadership, the Bundeswehr should be able to react more quickly. Critics fear the increased assumption of police tasks, even domestic counterinsurgency.

ViennaIn Austria, population exchange is making great strides. This is also documented by the Integration Report 2022 that has now been presented. It showed that the alleged "enrichment" through mass immigrants does not mean enrichment for the host society, but rather an economic bloodletting costing billions.

TetschenThe situation in Europe continues to deteriorate. Due to the persistent drought, the water levels in numerous rivers and lakes are falling. Researchers have now rediscovered the "hunger stones" in some river beds. These warn of an impending emergency.

HelsinkiThe price of petrol in Finland is becoming increasingly prohibitive for ordinary people, with many driving to neighboring Russia to fill up cheaper there. In their home country, they are labeled as "traitors".

The HagueThe global consulting firm McKinsey was awarded contracts without a call for tenders in the Netherlands and it was an important link in the rollout of the "new normal" during the Coronavirus scare.

BerlinFood items have been secured with anti- theft devices based on the Anglo-Saxon multicultural model as the first German citizens seem to be driven to acts of desperation in view of the price explosions. This does not affect high-priced items such as champagne, but staple foods. Are these now becoming luxuries?

RomeThe first Italian has been placed under investigation for enlisting to fight alongside Ukrainian combatants in the war in Ukraine.