Turkey’s “tripods” in Swedish and Norwegian NATO membership and the continuing deconstruction of Gerhard Schroeder’s prestige in the pages of the German press. Erdogan’s “brake” on Sweden and Finland joining NATO is described in detail in articles and comments in most German newspapers, large and small. In Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Süddeutsche Zeitung The columnists […]
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Macron is looking for support
Emmanuel Macron is facing the challenge of parliamentary elections before the start of his second term in the Presidency. A difficult puzzle. Less than a few days have passed since the French re-elected Emmanuel Macron in the presidency, with a percentage of 58.5%. But that is not enough. If he really wants to rule without […]
Sweden: Not everyone is in favor of NATO membership
While the majority of Swedish adults are in favor of joining NATO, there are young people who are protesting against it. “It’s an unknown situation for us.” “The best thing for the security of Sweden and the Swedish people is to join NATO,” Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson said recently, as she formally confirmed Stockholm’s […]
Berlin does not share Erdogan’s statements
Turkey’s “blockade” on Sweden and Finland’s request to join NATO is causing upset. The German government believes that the process will not be hindered. Turkey seems determined not to add water to its wine on the issue of Sweden and Finland joining NATO. At a time when the German government says it is ready to […]
German Press: Fuel and food fires – The biggest increase in tomato prices
The press focuses on the increasingly expensive food, but also the opportunities in the energy sector. Interview with Lindner on inflation and Russian oligarchs. The headlines have long been monopolized by fire-increases in fuel and food, but according to the Federal Statistical Office, tomato prices are the largest increase over any other food: 40% for […]
The German ‘basket’ is more expensive due to the war
Record inflation, steady increases in energy and food prices. The practical consequences of the war in Ukraine directly affect the daily shopping of the Germans. “Everything has become more expensive. Fortunately I live alone and I still manage, I now buy the necessities. I do not know what families with children do,” a retired German […]
Mitsotaki’s speech displeased Turkey
Mitsotaki’s speech to the Congress provoked a strong reaction from the Turkish media, which expressed Ankara’s dissatisfaction with the turn of events in US-Greek relations. However, it seems that the Turkish media were even more annoyed that Mr. Mitsotakis was applauded with the entire Congress on foot, at various points in his speech and especially […]
Western sanctions, strong ruble. How is it done?
With the start of the war in Ukraine the ruble suffered a fall. But Western sanctions have strengthened it as it was in 2017. There are explanations for this. Even many Russians can not believe their eyes when they go to exchange rubles for another currency. The ruble is becoming stronger. Russia’s aggressive war against […]
German Press: Inflation, the Germans’ greatest fear
The German press on the galloping inflation, fears of a global recession and the “historic turn” of Sweden. The results of the McKinsey poll show that Germany’s number one concern is inflation, with one in three fearing a deterioration in quality of life and the Bundesbank forecasting historically high inflation over a five-year horizon. In […]
Macron elects female prime minister – Who is Elizabeth Bourne?
It took 22 days for French President Emanuel Macron, after his re-election, to announce the name of the new prime minister, just yesterday. Those French people who had heeded Macron’s promise of a “new era” and “new methods” and waited for the president to surprise them felt their first disappointment: “One of the same” they […]
