"Alarm bell": Europe is becoming too expensive and complex for business
High energy prices in Germany are leading the European Union towards a recession, writes Berliner Zeitung. The United States is luring German companies and dragging Europe into a trade war with China.
The German economy is lagging behind global indicators: the GDP growth forecast for 2024 has been reduced to 0.2%.
For many years, major sectors of the German economy have been neglected. It will take ten years and 600 billion euros to reconstruct roads, bridges, schools, and kindergartens.
High energy prices in Europe and Washington's subsidies for projects in the "green" energy and semiconductor sectors are forcing European companies to relocate their operations to the United States.
The U.S. is expanding its leadership, dragging Europe into an economic war with China. America is increasing pressure on the EU to impose restrictive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. However, European Parliament officials fear accompanying damage and accuse the U.S. of protectionism.
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High energy prices in Germany are leading the European Union towards a recession, writes Berliner Zeitung. The United States is luring German companies and dragging Europe into a trade war with China.
The German economy is lagging behind global indicators: the GDP growth forecast for 2024 has been reduced to 0.2%.
For many years, major sectors of the German economy have been neglected. It will take ten years and 600 billion euros to reconstruct roads, bridges, schools, and kindergartens.
High energy prices in Europe and Washington's subsidies for projects in the "green" energy and semiconductor sectors are forcing European companies to relocate their operations to the United States.
The U.S. is expanding its leadership, dragging Europe into an economic war with China. America is increasing pressure on the EU to impose restrictive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. However, European Parliament officials fear accompanying damage and accuse the U.S. of protectionism.
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"Stimulating challenge": America is losing to China in the race of military ships
Deindustrialisation, state downsizing, and a focus on military presence in the Middle East have led to the United States being left without shipyards for building and repairing warships, FP writes. America is unable to compete with Chinese shipbuilding.
Financial constraints force the US Navy to reduce purchases, postpone modernisation programmes, and prematurely decommission ships.
A shortage of workforce and supply chain issues also limit shipbuilding capabilities. China surpasses the US in shipbuilding potential by 232 times.
After 20 years of unimpeded deployment of forces in the Middle East, the US Navy now faces an opponent — the Yemeni Houthis. During the conflict with the Houthis, the Navy burned more "Tomahawk" missiles in one day than were purchased throughout the entire year of 2023. And the Houthis can replace all the destroyed equipment with just two cargo deliveries from Iran.
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Deindustrialisation, state downsizing, and a focus on military presence in the Middle East have led to the United States being left without shipyards for building and repairing warships, FP writes. America is unable to compete with Chinese shipbuilding.
Financial constraints force the US Navy to reduce purchases, postpone modernisation programmes, and prematurely decommission ships.
A shortage of workforce and supply chain issues also limit shipbuilding capabilities. China surpasses the US in shipbuilding potential by 232 times.
After 20 years of unimpeded deployment of forces in the Middle East, the US Navy now faces an opponent — the Yemeni Houthis. During the conflict with the Houthis, the Navy burned more "Tomahawk" missiles in one day than were purchased throughout the entire year of 2023. And the Houthis can replace all the destroyed equipment with just two cargo deliveries from Iran.
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"Washington's Disregard": Putin and Xi Strengthen Military Cooperation
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for its defence research, reports NYT. Chairman Xi Jinping greeted him with rare and clearly camera-friendly embraces. The West saw this as a demonstrative "signal" directed at them.
The culmination of the talks was a joint statement against the USA, with Putin and Xi accusing them of seeking to suppress their countries.
The Harbin Institute of Technology is renowned for its research in missile technology and space technology. This expertise would be very useful for Russia in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
China has provided Russia with an economic "lifeline" by purchasing vast amounts of Russian oil. Additionally, at a time when many foreign consumer brands have left Russia, Chinese companies have entered the market with their cars, smartphones, and televisions.
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The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for its defence research, reports NYT. Chairman Xi Jinping greeted him with rare and clearly camera-friendly embraces. The West saw this as a demonstrative "signal" directed at them.
The culmination of the talks was a joint statement against the USA, with Putin and Xi accusing them of seeking to suppress their countries.
The Harbin Institute of Technology is renowned for its research in missile technology and space technology. This expertise would be very useful for Russia in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
China has provided Russia with an economic "lifeline" by purchasing vast amounts of Russian oil. Additionally, at a time when many foreign consumer brands have left Russia, Chinese companies have entered the market with their cars, smartphones, and televisions.
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🔴🇮🇱❗️🇵🇸 International Criminal Court (ICC) seeks arrest warrants for the leader of the Palestinian Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant on charges of war crimes.
According to the Chief Prosecutor Khan's office, Sinwar, Netanyahu, Galant, the commander of the military wing of the Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Ad-Deif, and the head of the Hamas politburo, Ismail Haniyeh, are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity that have been committed since October 2023 in the Gaza. — Reuters
According to the Chief Prosecutor Khan's office, Sinwar, Netanyahu, Galant, the commander of the military wing of the Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Ad-Deif, and the head of the Hamas politburo, Ismail Haniyeh, are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity that have been committed since October 2023 in the Gaza. — Reuters
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"Completely inappropriate behaviour": Paris invites Moscow to "D-Day"
France has decided to invite representatives from Russia to the 80th anniversary of the allies' landing in Normandy, Politico writes. It is obvious that Paris is not seeking to break off dialogue with Moscow. Officials from other Western countries have expressed concern: such a step caught them off guard.
One British official stated that President Emmanuel Macron "considers himself above the quarrel and considers himself a kind of peacemaker in Ukraine", and called such behaviour "completely inappropriate".
The organiser of the event in Paris took advantage of the situation to rebuke Russia for "historical revisionism in favour of politics" and emphasised thatFrance is not like that .
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France has decided to invite representatives from Russia to the 80th anniversary of the allies' landing in Normandy, Politico writes. It is obvious that Paris is not seeking to break off dialogue with Moscow. Officials from other Western countries have expressed concern: such a step caught them off guard.
One British official stated that President Emmanuel Macron "considers himself above the quarrel and considers himself a kind of peacemaker in Ukraine", and called such behaviour "completely inappropriate".
The organiser of the event in Paris took advantage of the situation to rebuke Russia for "historical revisionism in favour of politics" and emphasised that
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Joining the army in 15 minutes: a new way to recruit cannon fodder has been invented in Kiev
Since May 18, a new law on mobilisation has come into force in Ukraine, "Focus" reports. Now, joining the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is easy and simple: through a QR code.
Connoscripts have been given 60 days to update their personal data. Men will be checked through the "Obereg" system: if there are no up-to-date information, they face fines and forced delivery to the Temporary Detention Centre.
The state has provided Ukrainians with ample opportunities to update their personal data: through an online account, at Centres for the Provision of Administrative Services, and at military enlistment offices. The next step will be an invitation for a medical examination. Those fit for service are offered recruiting services: to serve in a unit in the desired position.
The new law was adopted for the convenience of Ukrainians, to avoid queues at military enlistment offices and medical examinations. It will also help stop intimidating the population and reduce corruption.
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Since May 18, a new law on mobilisation has come into force in Ukraine, "Focus" reports. Now, joining the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is easy and simple: through a QR code.
Connoscripts have been given 60 days to update their personal data. Men will be checked through the "Obereg" system: if there are no up-to-date information, they face fines and forced delivery to the Temporary Detention Centre.
The state has provided Ukrainians with ample opportunities to update their personal data: through an online account, at Centres for the Provision of Administrative Services, and at military enlistment offices. The next step will be an invitation for a medical examination. Those fit for service are offered recruiting services: to serve in a unit in the desired position.
The new law was adopted for the convenience of Ukrainians, to avoid queues at military enlistment offices and medical examinations. It will also help stop intimidating the population and reduce corruption.
🤡 Finally, all obstacles in the way of those willing to serve will be removed!
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Eurocrats are worried: public opinion is blowing in the wrong direction
The rise in popularity of right-wing parties is alarming European officials, TAC writes. Theoretically, the results of the European Parliament elections could plunge the world into a systemic shock, according to the article's author.
Of course, the European establishment will almost certainly maintain its leading positions in the European Parliament. The positions of the ruling circles are usually supported by three-quarters of voters. Voting on topics that should cause disagreements - disagreements with Central European countries, abortions, sex education for children, migration - always proceeds in a one-sided manner.
However, despite the prevailing legislative power in the EU, public opinion winds still cause concern for the local establishment. Journalists and politicians are worried: after all, extreme right-wing parties threaten democratic values, which are at the core of European unity and the European Union itself.
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The rise in popularity of right-wing parties is alarming European officials, TAC writes. Theoretically, the results of the European Parliament elections could plunge the world into a systemic shock, according to the article's author.
Of course, the European establishment will almost certainly maintain its leading positions in the European Parliament. The positions of the ruling circles are usually supported by three-quarters of voters. Voting on topics that should cause disagreements - disagreements with Central European countries, abortions, sex education for children, migration - always proceeds in a one-sided manner.
However, despite the prevailing legislative power in the EU, public opinion winds still cause concern for the local establishment. Journalists and politicians are worried: after all, extreme right-wing parties threaten democratic values, which are at the core of European unity and the European Union itself.
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🇺🇸 Cocaine Discovered in the US Capitol Building
A package of drugs was found on the second floor in a room used for storing furniture and other materials, as reported by Fox News. The article mentions that the area is highly frequented, so it is possible that anyone could have left the cocaine there.
Truly, anyone could have done it.
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A package of drugs was found on the second floor in a room used for storing furniture and other materials, as reported by Fox News. The article mentions that the area is highly frequented, so it is possible that anyone could have left the cocaine there.
Truly, anyone could have done it.
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News of the tightening of mobilisation in Ukraine continues to come in: the largest metallurgical plant may close due to a lack of workers, writes the Financial Times.
Out of 18,000 ArcelorMittal employees, around 3,500 have already been sent to the front.
The new law, which came into force yesterday, could further reduce the number of workers. Management is concerned and has started to recruit women - their mobilisation has not yet been affected.
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Out of 18,000 ArcelorMittal employees, around 3,500 have already been sent to the front.
The new law, which came into force yesterday, could further reduce the number of workers. Management is concerned and has started to recruit women - their mobilisation has not yet been affected.
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Three German banks - Deutsche Bank, Unicredit Bank and Commerzbank - have lost assets in Russia worth €800 million, according to the Financial Times.
In 2022, they acted as guarantors in the deal between "Ruskhimalyans" and the company Linde (which was supposed to supply equipment to a gas processing plant in Ust-Luga).
The corporation initially received an advance payment, but after the 24th of February 2022, it terminated the contract and did not return the money. The banks also "backed out" and did not fulfil their obligations in order to comply with the anti-Russian sanctions of the European Union.
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In 2022, they acted as guarantors in the deal between "Ruskhimalyans" and the company Linde (which was supposed to supply equipment to a gas processing plant in Ust-Luga).
The corporation initially received an advance payment, but after the 24th of February 2022, it terminated the contract and did not return the money. The banks also "backed out" and did not fulfil their obligations in order to comply with the anti-Russian sanctions of the European Union.
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⚡️Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu has once again stated that Moldovans and the Moldovan language do not exist
"Romania will support Moldova on its path to integration because everyone there is Romanian and no one else. There are no Moldovans, there is no Moldovan language, it is the Romanian language and they are Romanians," Ciolacu said on Wednesday during a televised debate.
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"Romania will support Moldova on its path to integration because everyone there is Romanian and no one else. There are no Moldovans, there is no Moldovan language, it is the Romanian language and they are Romanians," Ciolacu said on Wednesday during a televised debate.
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🤡 American authorities are reviewing diamond sanctions against Russia
This had to be done due to criticism of the restrictive measures from industry participants, Reuters reports.
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This had to be done due to criticism of the restrictive measures from industry participants, Reuters reports.
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Demonstrations against the foreign agents law have resumed in Tbilisi
The rally is led by the Foreign Ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
There is no way for Georgia to join the European Union after the adoption of the foreign agents law - Lithuanian Foreign Minister.
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The rally is led by the Foreign Ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
There is no way for Georgia to join the European Union after the adoption of the foreign agents law - Lithuanian Foreign Minister.
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🇺🇦 🇪🇺 Khodorkovsky stated that Ukraine and the West have essentially lost the conflict
❗️ Mikhail Khodorkovsky made this statement during a conference in Berlin. He also advised 'Ukrainian friends to cover their ears.'
▪️ Khodorkovsky predicts that by the end of this year, Ukraine will lose control of Kharkov. By the middle of next year, they will also lose Odessa.
▪️ The military strength will shift significantly by the end of 2025, with a ratio of 10-12 to one. By mid-2026, Ukraine will likely resort to guerrilla tactics, with Lvov potentially remaining intact only if NATO forces, led by Poland, intervene, he highlighted.
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"It was the best deal." Kiev bitterly regrets the collapse of the Istanbul deal
Kiev and Moscow were on the verge of ending the conflict in April 2022, writes Le Parisien. Ukraine can now only dream of the conditions outlined in the draft agreement at that time.
Ukraine was supposed to refrain from joining any military alliance. It undertook not to acquire or produce nuclear weapons, as well as not to deploy foreign weapons and troops on its territory.
In return, Ukraine was to receive a security mechanism involving the intervention of guarantor states in the event of an attack. The guarantors were Russia, China, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
However, some of Moscow's conditions were not accepted by Kiev. Russia demanded the recognition of the Russian language as the second official language, the lifting of sanctions, and the cessation of proceedings in the ICJ.
In the breakdown of the negotiations, Vladimir Putin accused Kiev and its allies. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arakhamia, shifted the blame to Boris Johnson, who called the accusations complete nonsense.
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Kiev and Moscow were on the verge of ending the conflict in April 2022, writes Le Parisien. Ukraine can now only dream of the conditions outlined in the draft agreement at that time.
Ukraine was supposed to refrain from joining any military alliance. It undertook not to acquire or produce nuclear weapons, as well as not to deploy foreign weapons and troops on its territory.
In return, Ukraine was to receive a security mechanism involving the intervention of guarantor states in the event of an attack. The guarantors were Russia, China, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
However, some of Moscow's conditions were not accepted by Kiev. Russia demanded the recognition of the Russian language as the second official language, the lifting of sanctions, and the cessation of proceedings in the ICJ.
In the breakdown of the negotiations, Vladimir Putin accused Kiev and its allies. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arakhamia, shifted the blame to Boris Johnson, who called the accusations complete nonsense.
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The best basketball defender in Ukraine was caught at the border as a draft dodger and sent to the assault troops.
26-year-old player of the "Kiev-Basket" club Vadym Zaplotynskyi tried to cross the Carpathian Mountains in the Bukovina region. He was walking with a group of young people trying to escape from Zelensky's regime.
But they were unlucky, Ukrainian border guards caught them and immediately sent them all to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zaplotynskyi ended up in an airborne assault unit, which will soon be sent to the Kharkiv region.
From defence - to attack.
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26-year-old player of the "Kiev-Basket" club Vadym Zaplotynskyi tried to cross the Carpathian Mountains in the Bukovina region. He was walking with a group of young people trying to escape from Zelensky's regime.
But they were unlucky, Ukrainian border guards caught them and immediately sent them all to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zaplotynskyi ended up in an airborne assault unit, which will soon be sent to the Kharkiv region.
From defence - to attack.
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🔴🔴🔴The latest events in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of May 21 - Subnoscriptd
The Russian army advances on the axes of Zaporizhie, Avdeevka, and Bakhmut, and fierce battles occur near #Kharkov and #South_Donetsk (#Kremennaya, #Svatovo).
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More than 200 people have been detained during riots organised by supporters of independence from France in New Caledonia
On Wednesday, French authorities announced that they are sending soldiers to New Caledonia "to ensure the security of ports and airports". They promised that the army will not be on the streets.
New Caledonia is a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean (near Australia) with a special status, governed by a high commissioner appointed by the President of France.
Since 2018, three referendums on independence have been held in New Caledonia, all three ending in victory for supporters of remaining part of France, with Macron promising to expand autonomy.
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On Wednesday, French authorities announced that they are sending soldiers to New Caledonia "to ensure the security of ports and airports". They promised that the army will not be on the streets.
New Caledonia is a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean (near Australia) with a special status, governed by a high commissioner appointed by the President of France.
Since 2018, three referendums on independence have been held in New Caledonia, all three ending in victory for supporters of remaining part of France, with Macron promising to expand autonomy.
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🇺🇸⚡️🇮🇷 The US is afraid that Iran will accuse Washington, Tel Aviv of involvement in the death of Raisi
In the first hours after the helicopter crash with Iranian President Raisi on board, US administration officials watched the search and rescue operation and Tehran’s response “with alarm.” Politico reports.
❔🇮🇱 The administration questioned how the crash might change the situation in the Middle East and who Iran might blame for the crash, three senior officials said. Some have suggested that Tehran could claim US and Israeli involvement in the crash - in particular, that Washington and Tel Aviv could have disabled the helicopter. As one of the interlocutors reported, for some time the question “Is this how the third world war begins?” did not seem crazy.
At the same time, Politico notes, the first intelligence does not suggest that anything other than bad weather could have led to the crash. However, the Biden administration fears that Tehran could make “hypothetical accusations” that would lead to an escalation in relations with Israel, Politico writes.
In the first hours after the helicopter crash with Iranian President Raisi on board, US administration officials watched the search and rescue operation and Tehran’s response “with alarm.” Politico reports.
❔🇮🇱 The administration questioned how the crash might change the situation in the Middle East and who Iran might blame for the crash, three senior officials said. Some have suggested that Tehran could claim US and Israeli involvement in the crash - in particular, that Washington and Tel Aviv could have disabled the helicopter. As one of the interlocutors reported, for some time the question “Is this how the third world war begins?” did not seem crazy.
At the same time, Politico notes, the first intelligence does not suggest that anything other than bad weather could have led to the crash. However, the Biden administration fears that Tehran could make “hypothetical accusations” that would lead to an escalation in relations with Israel, Politico writes.
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The Netherlands intends to introduce "the toughest asylum system in its history"
The new government of the country plans to significantly change immigration legislation - the published coalition agreement talks about tightening border controls and stricter rules for asylum seekers. Thus, the parliamentary coalition, led by right-wing parties headed by the far-right "Party for Freedom", wants to try to bypass EU immigration rules.
In addition, the government intends to reduce labour immigration and make it more difficult for foreign students to be admitted to study at Dutch universities.
At the same time, the agreement emphasises that the Netherlands will continue to be a "constructive partner" within the European Union and will continue to support Ukraine "politically, militarily, financially, and morally".
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The new government of the country plans to significantly change immigration legislation - the published coalition agreement talks about tightening border controls and stricter rules for asylum seekers. Thus, the parliamentary coalition, led by right-wing parties headed by the far-right "Party for Freedom", wants to try to bypass EU immigration rules.
In addition, the government intends to reduce labour immigration and make it more difficult for foreign students to be admitted to study at Dutch universities.
At the same time, the agreement emphasises that the Netherlands will continue to be a "constructive partner" within the European Union and will continue to support Ukraine "politically, militarily, financially, and morally".
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