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«A revolution will never be possible in Brussels, because we all know each other» «A revolution will never be possible in Brussels, because we all know each other» «A revolution will never be possible in Brussels, because we all know each other»
10 December 2024
Economics
Europe

Ursula and Merz: make us laugh! The two Germans are convinced that they can play Trump cleverly. The first imitates the moves of Junker, who proposed buying more soybeans from the US to distract Trump, and suggests that the EU buy more US LNG to avoid tariffs. The latter lives in a parallel universe and even fantasizes about a trade agreement with the US. Poor Europe is now a continent victimized by itself. And to think that the damage caused by the tariffs could be largely covered by issuing common debt for at least 40 percent of European GDP is unbelievable. 

26 November 2024
Politics
Romania

Western Europe’s most important eastern flank surprised everyone with the first-round victory of Calin Georgescu, the candidate of the pro-Russian ultra-right. Romanian farmers and young people find Putin more attractive than Lady Ursula. In fact, if we are still arguing about yes or no to Eurobonds, or if we are still arguing about whether or not to put nativity scenes in institutions instead of creating a common European army and focusing on the traditions of Western culture, the battle with the Authoritarian East will be lost already at its start

21 November 2024
Europe
Politics

The last few days have been a theater never seen before at the beginning of a European legislature. But one positive fact stands out: the essential role of the Parliament, which is to give confidence to the executive, has for the first time taken place with a higher degree of authenticity. This happened thanks to the tragedy of Dana in Spain and the resulting clash between the EPP and the S&D. Therefore, it would be appropriate to change the Treaties and make the relationship of trust between Parliament and the Executive continuous over time, as is the case in all developed democracies in the West. And not just once at the beginning of the legislature, as the basic treaties provide. A motion of censure on the Commission can then only be adopted by an extremely qualified majority and is therefore not comparable to a real vote of confidence or a motion of censure. This is what the seductive socialists and liberals of the S&D and Renew should propose instead of trying to exclude the ECR from the so-called “presentables”, a party that has instead shown great maturity in defending Ukraine and Western values

20 November 2024
Europe
Politics

Proportional representation often leads to variable majorities in parliament. Something that S&D and Renew are unable to understand. So it seems that the stalemate that the EU institutions had reached in the process of forming the Commission has been overcome with a somewhat questionable formula: the three parties of the “Ursula” majority (EPP, S&D and Renew) will draw up some kind of political document that will serve as proof that this kind of majority is good, while the other majorities are bad. The EPP had cleverly divided the right into a pro-Western and constructive right (ECR) and a pro-Putin and defeatist right (Patriots and ESN). An operation carried out in the interest of the survival of Europe itself. Which of course the idiocy of the socialists and liberals would not accept because they are still intimidated by the electoral defeats they suffered in Europe

19 November 2024
Europe

“Banks must prepare for increasing geopolitical risks” says Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, who addressed the European Parliament with a clear warning: “In a context of heightened geopolitical risks, the likelihood of extreme events materializing has increased”. She emphasized that management bodies must ensure banks are sufficiently resilient both financially and operationally

13 November 2024
Europe
Politics

The tragicomedy of Europeans and the American speed – The hearings of the European Commissioners turn into a madhouse. But it is understandable because the possibility of events beyond the actual will of the protagonists is becoming concrete. Yesterday, the President of the Commission rushed to the Parliament. She spoke with the leaders of the S&D and Renew groups, who have plunged into the darkness of “political ebetism”

09 November 2024
Europe
Society

On the eve of the hearings of the vice-presidents-designate of the Commission, tensions are rising between the Socialists, Liberals and Greens on the one hand and the EPP, ECR, Patriots and ESN on the other. The former would like to get rid of Fitto. But they know very well that it would be the Socialist Teresa Ribeira who would pay the price. As usual, the needle of the scales is in the hands of the EPP, which decides which majority to adopt according to the convenience of the moment. Be it the “Ursula” one (EPP, S&D, Renew and Greens) or the “Venezuela” one (EPP, ECR, Patriots, ENS). And even if the EPP has protected Fitto like an armoured car, some German hawks, like Ehler, would like to take advantage of it to remove some important delegations from the Italian Commissioner-designate’s portfolio in exchange for support. Always in the EPP, the Spanish delegation would like to see Ribeira with a stake in her ass, regardless of Fitto. Especially now that Sánchez had to run for his life from the angry mob.

09 November 2024
Economics
Germany

SOS Europe, Help! Some Germans are still struggling to open their eyes. And in the hope that Trump won’t do what he says, they are still fantasizing about unrealizable things. Like CDU secretary general Carsten Linnemann, who fantasizes about free trade agreements between Europe and the U.S. instead of thinking about how to strengthen domestic demand. If they continue their obsession with austerity this time, they will not only lead Greece into the abyss, but Germany itself and the whole of Europe. Let us hope that Weber and the true Catholics in the EPP will be able to open the eyes of their compatriots

06 November 2024
Europe
Politics
USA

The defeat of the progressives, who in Europe have begun to tear their clothes off and scream the end of the world because of Trump’s victory, without realizing that this is an opportunity for the EU to become something serious. That is: to become a real state, capable of being a state. That is: to have at least a common defense, a parliament with the right of initiative, a central bank capable of acting as lender of last resort, a common debt and a common industrial policy capable of boosting internal demand, without wasting time behind the antics of Lindner, Ferber and other austerity-minded Germans, or the green stupidity of the Greens and Timmermans. Finally, do the most important thing: acknowledge your roots. All the most democratic and federalist constitutions in the world. From Switzerland’s to America’s, are not ashamed to guard the Word of God while allowing freedom of religion

05 November 2024
Europe
Politics

The first four commissioners, Sefcovic, Micallef, Tzitzikostas and Hansen, pass the parliamentary test. All in a balancing game with words based on “but also”. Like Sefcovic, who on China looked like a juggler hanging by a thread. Also in these hearings, the formidable ECR-EPP axis jumps out at you.  If Fitto, for example, lacks the support of the Socialists, retaliation against Spain’s Teresa Ribera would be automatic. And in this case it would come not only from the conservatives, but from the EPP itself

04 November 2024
Country
Europe

While the European chancelleries are asleep, still chasing the brain-dead follies of the Germans about the impossibility of a common debt, Sauli Niinistö, former President of the Republic of Finland, is giving Europe a wake-up call: conflict and climate: the EU is not prepared for the worst’; Europe’s defense (and threats) report; ‘Attacks and pandemics? A 72-hour supply in every home’.

30 October 2024
Country
Europe

What a surprise! Just a few days before the commissioners’ hearings. And after the EPP had finally begun to emerge from the all-green and civil rights bubble it had got itself into. Out comes a clockwork investigation against Weber and the EPP. Who knows if this too will be a bubble that will evaporate like the others.

30 October 2024
Country
Europe

European Commission on Tuesday (29 October) confirmed tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese-made electric cars, wrapping up a consultation period launched in October last year to establish whether Beijing’s subsidies had undercut European competition. A senior Commission official told reporters in Brussels there were persisting “broad disagreements over each and every fact” and “legal argument” around the original issue of subsidies – and how these were characterised

29 October 2024
Georgia
Politics

The calm before the storm – Thousands of Georgians gathered in front of the national parliament in Tbilisi to demand the annulment of the election result, which saw the pro-Russian ‘Georgian Dream’ garner an absolute majority of votes. And what about reactions here? From Europe, solidarity, but no political action. So the Georgians who would like to be part of the EU will inevitably feel betrayed, and also inevitably end up in the arms of Moscow

22 October 2024
Country
Europe
Policy

The axis works – The European Parliament on Monday rejected, with 319 votes against, a request to debate the consequences of Friday’s Rome court ruling nixing the transfer of the first dozen migrants to a new processing centre in Albania. The request was presented by the Greens group and supported by Liberals and Socialists. But on the other side the Popular-Patriots-ECR axis proved to be stronger than expected

21 October 2024
Asia
Politics

Down to the last vote – In an incredible coup de theatre, the pro-Europeans take the lead in Moldova, but the country is split down the middle. Premier Sandu, winner of the elections with 42% (but with a runoff to face), denounces three hundred thousand votes bought from Russia. Heavy accusations made when the vote seemed to be going ‘No’. Now, however, all is silent: the country and the region remain with bated breath waiting for a definitive outcome. Tbilisi also watches from a close distance

16 October 2024
Economics
Europe

The return of austerity? – 2025 will be a decisive year for the Continent’s economy. The usual suspects will have to comply with the new rules: Italy is required to improve its structural primary balance by about 1.08 per cent of GDP per year to meet the new parameters. France and Spain will have to make an annual adjustment of 0.94 and 0.89 per cent of GDP, respectively. Blood and tears again, like ten years ago

14 October 2024
Poland
Society

Even the “European Donald” is obsessed with borders – Tusk plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum to combat irregular immigration from Russia and Belarus: ‘We know very well how it is used by Lukashenko, Putin… by people smugglers, people traffickers’. For the Polish PM it is a win-win situation: he deals a blow to his eastern enemies and in the meantime exploits them to appease the internal conservative opposition. Truly machiavellian…

10 October 2024
Europe
Society

BUBBLEFLASH – Everyone take cover! – The special train returning to Brussels from Strasbourg caught fire. The entire European bubble evacuated and awaiting instructions from the authorities. Meanwhile, meetings cancelled and dinners postponed

07 October 2024
Asia

While the world speeds ahead in the race for battery supremacy, Europe seems to be warming up for a sprint—on a treadmill. Despite lofty green goals and endless summits, the continent’s progress on battery production has been more of a leisurely stroll. Chinese companies accounted for over 80% of global shipments of key lithium-ion battery components in 2023, expanding their footprint further up battery supply chains on strong electric vehicle sales in the country.

07 October 2024
Country
Europe

Keep calm and carry on. That seems to be Brussels’ motto after another far-right election victory in Europe, this time in Austria. Herbert Kickl and his anti-migrant, Russia-friendly Freedom Party (FPÖ) came out on top in Sunday’s vote but are likely to be kept out of government. EU diplomats and o­ ci als have in turn downplayed the direct impact of Austria’s election result on Europe

01 October 2024
Economics

What do we do with the Chinese, tax them on electric cars or not, who knows! Some yes, some no. As usual, there is a nice little theatre going on in the INTA committee of the European Parliament

30 September 2024
France

Are you mad? – Thierry Breton bears a grudge against the world, and it is hard not to pity him. The man who wanted to fight against the American big tech companies (also the protagonist of a personal feud against Elon Musk) now has a word for everyone: ‘I have always defended a sovereign and independent Europe, but I fear that this vision is no longer at the heart of the new team’s priorities,’ he declared. The burn of being left out by Lady Ursula at the last second is painful, but even more so of being betrayed by his own countrymen

30 September 2024
Senza categoria

The wave that won’t stop growing – Another headache for future European balances. In Austria, the far-right FPÖ won 29.1% of the vote, an increase of thirteen points since the last election. Something already seen in Germany, where the AfD overtook both the socialists and the conservatives in the recent local elections. An ultra-conservative government in Vienna seems unlikely at the moment, but never say never…

27 September 2024
Economics
Europe

While many sectors of German and Frugals’ politics are obsessed with green craziness (like stopping the production of endothermic engines from 2035) and insist on obstructing a common European debt, as opposed to what would be needed to revive a real European industrial policy and stimulate domestic demand, American politics is mapping out its own industrial future at the expense of Europe. Explain that to Lindner, Merz and Ferber that are causing an economic recession and in the end give votes to AfD. Teutonic flexibility is well known, as is the damage it has already repeatedly done to Europe and its unity. ….

24 September 2024
Italy
Politics

Better late than never – Weber, unlike the CDU hawks, really believes in a united Europe and from Naples he argues that the end of the Baltic shrunkenness era is here: it’s time to put the Mediterranean back at the centre. Immigration without integration has woken everyone up from hibernation

23 September 2024
Europe
Politics

Lady Ursula unchained – The new Commission, despite numerous appeals to give it a collegial character, will see a wild Lady Ursula, the real leader of the executive. During the last legislature the “German” traction ensured unity and coordination in action. This time, the impression is that the various commissioners are watertight comports whose only task is to follow the programme already drawn up by Mario Draghi…

19 September 2024
Economics

The EPP invites Draghi to present the report on competitiveness in Parliament, pretending to support it. However, they become divided over the issue of common debt, with the hawk Ferber making it clear that it’s not up for discussion. Meanwhile, the Greens also voice their concerns about the backtracking on decarbonization efforts

17 September 2024
Country
Europe
France
Senza categoria

It seems like our favorite French president’s inner circle is getting quite the shuffle. Breton is out, and Séjourné, the most Macroniste of them all, is in. Because nothing says transparency and political progress like a good old-fashioned game of musical chairs at the European Commission. It’s not like Europe has bigger issues to tackle, right? But hey, at least Paris got what it wanted.