Joanna-Maria Myers

Europe: the “regulatory superpower” with no real power ECONOMY AND FINANCE

Europe: the “regulatory superpower” with no real power

For many, doing business with the No1 enemy of the West is too profitable to be sanctioned. Europe can do very little to enforce its collective will. Its sporadic victories against Apple or Facebook and its “smart” red tape cannot…
2023: A bad year for electric vehicles ECONOMY AND FINANCE

2023: A bad year for electric vehicles

In 2023, the automotive industry’s pursuit of an all-electric future faced challenges, diverging from optimistic projections. Initially, automakers prepared to invest $1.2 trillion by 2030, intending to transition electric vehicles (EVs) from niche to mass-market products, featuring in-house developed batteries…
The world still runs on fossil fuels ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE

The world still runs on fossil fuels

If it didn’t, then the UN summit in Dubai would have reached a conclusion and drafted a resolution days ago. On Monday, December 11th, as the United Nations climate talks on Dubai approach their conclusion, delegates face increasing urgency to…
Ukraine condemns the so-called “elections” in its occupied territories NEWS

Ukraine condemns the so-called “elections” in its occupied territories

On Saturday, December 9th, Ukraine strongly condemned Russia’s announcement of presidential elections in occupied territories, deeming them “null and void” and threatening legal action against any observers. The elections were scheduled for March, with Russia claiming residents in four occupied…
2024 elections: towards a rematch nobody asked for FOOD FOR THOUGHT

2024 elections: towards a rematch nobody asked for

In August, on the eve of the first Republican presidential primary debate, Donald Trump led the GOP field with 55.4% in the Real Clear Politics’ national average. As of the latest debate in Alabama, he maintained his lead at 61%.…
Antisemitism on TikTok? LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

Antisemitism on TikTok?

Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is reportedly fostering a hostile and antisemitic work environment, according to Jewish and Israeli employees. These employees claim to have faced harassment, personal attacks, and even boycotts following a terrorist attack by the Palestinian group…
Turkey’s two-faced diplomacy (co-starring: Greece and Sweden) FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Turkey’s two-faced diplomacy (co-starring: Greece and Sweden)

Two completely related news regarding our… NATO partners, Turkey and Greece, and a future NATO partner, Sweden. GREECE – TURKEY RAPPROCHEMENT In the aftermath of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s diplomatic visit to Athens, where he met with Greek Prime Minister…
Chilling: Original Pearl Harbor news coverage (video) HISTORY

Chilling: Original Pearl Harbor news coverage (video)

December 7th, 1941, as originally announced to the American people by the media Source: The Atlantic Youtube channle
Government-funded pharmaceutical companies, beware ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE

Government-funded pharmaceutical companies, beware

Governments create a lot of monopolies and of course they want something back. The Biden administration is issuing a caution to pharmaceutical companies, indicating that if the cost of specific medications is deemed excessively high, the government could revoke their…
A Pearl Harbor after-effect: “Oppenheimer” in Japanese cinemas LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

A Pearl Harbor after-effect: “Oppenheimer” in Japanese cinemas

Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” is set to receive a theatrical release in Japan in 2024, according to the Japanese distributor Bitters End. The decision comes after months of careful consideration and dialogue regarding the film’s subject matter, particularly its depiction…