The paths diverge
“In everything we do, we put America first.” The publication of the Strategic Security Review (SSR) by Washington has highlighted the White House’s priorities. In his preface, Donald Trump argues…
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Europe, A future that needs to take shape quickly!
Should Europe continue to determine its own rules or should it accept the rules of a system made elsewhere? This is the question recently posed by European Commissioner Teresa Ribera.…
China and the Eurozone Asymmetrical competition?
A major challenge for the European cycle will be the confrontation with Chinese products. For what ? 1- China is redeploying its activity and will continue to use its exports…
Draghi lights up Europe once again
“These events – Ukraine, customs duties, etc. – have put an end to any illusion that the economic dimension alone would be able to guarantee any form of geopolitical power.”…
Three Questions for Back to Work – Europe – Part II
Europe’s strategy changed rapidly during the summer. The Draghi report had generated enthusiasm about Europe’s ability to become more self-sufficient in generating new revenues. Insufficient innovation was the key to…
Europe at the time of political choices
During globalization, the world was economic. With the pandemic, it has become political.Political preferences now condition economic choices. The opposite was true during the rise of globalization until the pandemic.Europe…
The European Union in the American trap
The European Union and Japan are fighting the same battle. The tariff is the same (15%), the exception on steel and aluminum is identical at 50%, the market is opening…
The European dream is fading away
We have all dreamed of a Europe taking advantage of the current geopolitical turbulence to gain autonomy.We have read the Letta report, deciphered the Draghi report, and validated the choice…