A moratorium in the wrong direction
The French National Assembly’s vote on the amendment relating to the moratorium on wind and solar power comes at a time when the government was due to clarify its climate…
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Europe is becoming Americanized, and not for the better
Climate change must return to the forefront following the publication of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The institution points out that 2024 was the hottest year on record, with an…
The United States, China, tech and the climate
The United States’ incomprehension of China is expressed in JD Vance’s remarks on globalization: “The idea of globalization was that rich countries would move higher up the value chain, while…
What has changed for Europe?
Things have moved very quickly since Trump arrived in the White House just 6 weeks ago.But for Europe, what is changing? Three levels to consider.1- That of economic policy. The…
Keys for the week of February 3, 2025
Published on Wednesday To be noticed this week The appearance of GDP in the EurozoneExpected this weak US Employment in January The situation of the week=>What dynamics are seen in the French…
Trump and the climate
The year 2024 was the warmest on record. The average global temperature was 1.6C above the pre-industrial average.This is the moment Donald Trump has chosen to pull the United States…
A somewhat empty framework for the ECB’s monetary policy
During the Michel Camdessus Conference held at the IMF on September 20, Christine Lagarde returned to the mechanisms of transmission of monetary policy in a troubled period.The message is that…
Climate at the heart of summer issues
The climate is probably the most important issue but the one that is least talked about. However, this summer, after the Olympics, and due to the increase in climatic events,…