Europe is a mess: European early elections numbers ain’t look good for some EU nation that supported Ukraine to the fullest!!!
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The French Embassy in Niger is officially closed. Now this embassy will operate from Paris. A little earlier, France recalled its ambassador from Niger.
But just a year ago this country was under the heel of the French colonialists. And now it is in a military alliance with other liberated countries - Mali and Burkina Faso, which are pursuing a policy of getting rid of the colonial past.
But just a year ago this country was under the heel of the French colonialists. And now it is in a military alliance with other liberated countries - Mali and Burkina Faso, which are pursuing a policy of getting rid of the colonial past.
The fuck that has to do with Europe, idk smh
“French President Emmanuel Macron has announced Elisabeth Borne’s resignation as Prime Minister, thanking the politician for her work.
Interesting line of events:
1. France wants to make the price of air defense unbearable for Russia. Sanctions against Russia are working. The facts are clear: the Russian economy is suffocating. (c) French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne 10/04/2022
2. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned, which was accepted by Macron. 01/08/2024
3. Very difficult times await us, we need tough measures (c) French Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire 01/08/2024
Europe buying Russian oil via India at record rates in 2023 despite Ukraine war
India is benefiting from importing cut-price Russian oil amid European sanctions – and also selling that same oil to EU markets at full price once it has been refined
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A view taken on December 13, 2023 shows the grounds of a fuel tank farm of Russia's oil pipeline giant Transneft
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The EU’s imports of refined oil imports from India grew to record levels in 2023 at the same time as New Delhi’s imports of Russian crude oil more than doubled year on year.
It means consumers in Europe likely received unprecedented volumes of petrol, diesel, kerosene and other oil products that originate from Russia via India last year, in spite of the sanctions imposed after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
India has made no secret of its willingness to buy Russian oil in spite of the Ukraine war, maintaining good ties with Moscow while it has also courted closer defence and trade partnerships with Western nations.
India became the world’s leading importer of Russian crude oil last year, according to Kpler market data analysed by The Independent, importing an average 1.75 million barrels per day at a 140 per cent increase on 2022.
At the same time, the European Union’s import of refined products from India soared by 115 per cent, from 111,000 barrels per day in 2022 to 231,800 barrels per day in 2023, the highest figures in the past seven years analysed by Kpler and most likely the highest ever.
“It has worked two-fold - India has been able to buy cheap oil for its refineries, then it has been able to refine that oil and sell the refined products at full price, and into a market (Europe) that is willing to pay up for them because it desperately needs to replace the loss of Russian material that it has applied sanctions on,” Kpler’s lead analyst Matt Smith, tells The Independent.
Oil revenues are the linchpin of the Russian economy, allowing Putin to fund his military and replenish defence budgets to sustain a war that is about to enter its third year.
European countries, the G7 and Australia moved to try and prevent Putin using oil money to fill his war chest by enforcing tough sanctions on oil, including Russian refined oil products, and enforcing a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian sales to other countries using their ships and infrastructure.
The fact that barrels of oil originating in Russia are still rolling into Europe through a third market underscores the porousness of sanctions and the lack of robust enforcement measures.
Oil trade tracking companies say is impossible to distinguish which refined products originated from Russian materials once they have been refined in another country. But tracking the imports of crude oil and export destination of refined products from specific facilities can give a fair idea.
One such example was the Jamnagar Refinery in the Gulf of Kutch on India’s western coast, which is the leading destination for Russian crude arriving in India, according to Kpler.
The Reliance Industries-owned refinery accounted for 34 per cent of crude oil imports from Russia, receiving 400,000 barrels per day of, while it received 770,000 barrels per day from elsewhere.
And of the refinery’s exports in 2023, around 30 per cent headed to Europe.
“This is undermining sanctions, but it is also a grey area,” Mr Smith says.
This photo released by Reliance Industries Limited in Jamnagar shows their crude oil refinery in Indian state of Gujarat
“It is impossible to extricate Russian crude or products created from Russian material from the global market. Russia is also such a key player that the powers that the EU etc don’t want to completely eradicate Russian supply from the global market because it would cause prices to spike.“
Around 20 of the 27 EU countries imported refined products from India last year, with the Netherlands accounting for 24 per cent of the total volume.
It was followed by France which accounted for 23 per cent, Romania with 12 per cent and Italy and Spain with 11 per cent each. India also exported refined products like gasoline, jet fuel and diesel to Germany and Belgium with 7 per cent each.
The European Union is the largest importer of fossil fuel energy from Russia despite the bloc leading in the implementation of the strictest sanctions against Moscow, new data has revealed
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Mr Smith says that the EU has been “walking a tightrope” between wanting to reduce funding to the Kremlin while making sure enough Russian supply is making its way onto the global market to avoid a price spike – which would be economically crippling for Western nations.
Routes for Russian oil to India. To reach India, tankers bringing oil from Russia can either go from the Baltic Sea through the Danish Straits, Gibraltar and the Suez Canal, or from the Black Sea through the Bosphorus Strait and Suez Canal
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Attal, 34, who was appointed by the president, Emmanuel Macron, this week, is France's youngest prime minister and also the first out gay politician in the job. His father, a lawyer and film producer who died in 2015, was Jewish and his mother is Orthodox Christian.2 days ago
They gonna kick Them out eventually
Can’t keep holding up shit…
The European Parliament supported a resolution condemning Hungarian Prime Minister Orban for “systematically undermining EU values” and for vetoing aid to Ukraine.
This is one of the attempts to deprive Hungary of the right to vote in decision-making in the European Union. However, the European Parliament resolution has no legal force.
According to Reuters, MEPs are calling for "a further step in the rule of law process, which could ultimately lead to the suspension of Hungary's voting rights in the EU."
The publication notes that we are talking about a punishment mechanism under Article 7, which is “lengthy and complex” and therefore “unlikely in the foreseeable future.”
“The resolution has no legal force, but increases political pressure on Orban ahead of the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on February 1, which will again attempt to negotiate new aid for Ukraine,” writes Reuters.
Let us note that to make this decision, just like any other, the consent of all EU members, including Hungary, is required, which is unrealistic.
In addition, Slovak Prime Minister Fico has already promised not to allow the EU to deprive Hungary of its voting rights
Can’t keep holding up shit…
The European Parliament supported a resolution condemning Hungarian Prime Minister Orban for “systematically undermining EU values” and for vetoing aid to Ukraine.
This is one of the attempts to deprive Hungary of the right to vote in decision-making in the European Union. However, the European Parliament resolution has no legal force.
According to Reuters, MEPs are calling for "a further step in the rule of law process, which could ultimately lead to the suspension of Hungary's voting rights in the EU."
The publication notes that we are talking about a punishment mechanism under Article 7, which is “lengthy and complex” and therefore “unlikely in the foreseeable future.”
“The resolution has no legal force, but increases political pressure on Orban ahead of the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on February 1, which will again attempt to negotiate new aid for Ukraine,” writes Reuters.
Let us note that to make this decision, just like any other, the consent of all EU members, including Hungary, is required, which is unrealistic.
In addition, Slovak Prime Minister Fico has already promised not to allow the EU to deprive Hungary of its voting rights
Leaked German military documents laid out a doomsday scenario where Russia wins in Ukraine then invades Europe
️ The documents, produced by Germany's defense ministry, imagine a situation in which Russia launches a massive spring 2024 offensive to take advantage of waning Western support.
⬛️ In this scenario, it defeats Ukraine.
️ It envisages the face-off coming to a head in early 2025, with Russia seeking to take advantage of the upheaval that could follow a new US administration taking office after the 2024 presidential election.
️ Polish security minister Jacek Siewiera warned in December that an attack could come in as little as three years, and would likely target NATO's eastern flank.
️ The documents, produced by Germany's defense ministry, imagine a situation in which Russia launches a massive spring 2024 offensive to take advantage of waning Western support.
⬛️ In this scenario, it defeats Ukraine.
️ It envisages the face-off coming to a head in early 2025, with Russia seeking to take advantage of the upheaval that could follow a new US administration taking office after the 2024 presidential election.
️ Polish security minister Jacek Siewiera warned in December that an attack could come in as little as three years, and would likely target NATO's eastern flank.
Wtf….
“Supplies of liquefied gas to Europe through the Suez Canal have completely stopped.❗️
In parallel, the special representative of the Russian President for the Middle East, Mikhail Bogdanov, received a delegation of the Yemeni Houthis to discuss the situation in the Red Sea.”
“Supplies of liquefied gas to Europe through the Suez Canal have completely stopped.❗️
In parallel, the special representative of the Russian President for the Middle East, Mikhail Bogdanov, received a delegation of the Yemeni Houthis to discuss the situation in the Red Sea.”
The influx of Ukrainians caused an increase in the crime rate in Poland
Due to the influx of Ukrainians in Poland, the crime rate has increased, writes Rzeczpospolita. According to the publication, many visitors feel absolute impunity and constantly break laws, for example, driving while drunk.
“There are 2.5 million Ukrainian citizens in Poland. Perhaps they drink more and more often and do not pay attention to the state in which they get behind the wheel. Perhaps this is due to various problems, including cultural ones,” he shared the opinion of Miroslav Skurka from the Association of Ukrainians in Poland.
Many Poles are outraged that visiting Ukrainians abuse the law in Poland because “ they believe that since they are guests, they are entitled to more .
Due to the influx of Ukrainians in Poland, the crime rate has increased, writes Rzeczpospolita. According to the publication, many visitors feel absolute impunity and constantly break laws, for example, driving while drunk.
“There are 2.5 million Ukrainian citizens in Poland. Perhaps they drink more and more often and do not pay attention to the state in which they get behind the wheel. Perhaps this is due to various problems, including cultural ones,” he shared the opinion of Miroslav Skurka from the Association of Ukrainians in Poland.
Many Poles are outraged that visiting Ukrainians abuse the law in Poland because “ they believe that since they are guests, they are entitled to more .
FRENCH PEASANT REVOLT UPDATE
The blockade of Paris tomorrow may be EPIC - and get into the annals of post-modern History as a key Peasant Revolt 2.0 chapter.
Agricultural workers, truck drivers and unions plan to roll at least 500 tractors to block ALL major highways leading to Paris, on both senses, starting at 2 pm and positioned between 30 km and 40 km away from the center.
Everything is being organized with “military precision”.
We’re talking total revolt against Le Petit Roi’s imposition of the Brussels agenda. Le Petit Roi happens to be in India.
If they hold until Thursday - that’s the original plan - the peasant combo can TOTALLY paralyze Paris.
The police so far is saying they WON’T block the movement.
Well, the Gilets Jaunes/Yellow Vests were mercilessly crushed for doing much less than what is planned for tomorrow.
The talk of the town in every cafe and dinner table is of a possible trap.
Macronism is not very clever - but their NATO-style repression apparatus is ruthless.
The French state can always invoke some vague threat to national security as an excuse to install a State of Siege, and then unleash hardcore violence against the peasantry. As it stands, all bets are off.”
Well it happened
The blockade of Paris tomorrow may be EPIC - and get into the annals of post-modern History as a key Peasant Revolt 2.0 chapter.
Agricultural workers, truck drivers and unions plan to roll at least 500 tractors to block ALL major highways leading to Paris, on both senses, starting at 2 pm and positioned between 30 km and 40 km away from the center.
Everything is being organized with “military precision”.
We’re talking total revolt against Le Petit Roi’s imposition of the Brussels agenda. Le Petit Roi happens to be in India.
If they hold until Thursday - that’s the original plan - the peasant combo can TOTALLY paralyze Paris.
The police so far is saying they WON’T block the movement.
Well, the Gilets Jaunes/Yellow Vests were mercilessly crushed for doing much less than what is planned for tomorrow.
The talk of the town in every cafe and dinner table is of a possible trap.
Macronism is not very clever - but their NATO-style repression apparatus is ruthless.
The French state can always invoke some vague threat to national security as an excuse to install a State of Siege, and then unleash hardcore violence against the peasantry. As it stands, all bets are off.”
Well it happened
As I said, in my other post, these farmers voted for some of the wrong people and now they getting their reality check.
Almost 8 in 10 suicides among men
Around 48 700 people in the European Union (EU) died as a result of intentional self-harm in 2016, corresponding to 1% of all deaths reported that year. Almost 8 in 10 of these suicides (77%) were among men.On average, there were almost 11 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants resulting from suicide in the EU in 2016.
Standardised death rates for suicide: highest in Lithuania, lowest in Cyprus
In 2017, among the EU Member States, Lithuania registered the highest rate of suicide at 26 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants, followed by Slovenia (20 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants), Latvia (18), Estonia and Hungary (both 17).
At the opposite end of the scale, Cyprus recorded the lowest standardised death rates for suicide (4 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants), followed by Greece and Malta (both 5), Italy (6) and Slovakia (7).
Regional patterns for standardised death rates for suicide
When looking at regional data (NUTS2), the Central and Western regions of Lithuania recorded the highest standardised death rate for suicide at 28 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants. This was followed by Luxembourg, in the Walloon Region in Belgium, with 25 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants, the South Great Plain in Hungary (23) and East Slovenia (23).
At the other end of the scale, the regions with the smallest number of deaths resulting from suicide were: Mayotte in France (in 2016), Campania in Italy, Ceuta in Spain and Central Greece (Sterea Ellada) in Greece. All of these recorded a standardised death rate for suicide of 3 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants.
Source datasets: hlth_cd_asdr2 (rate) and hlth_cd_aro (absolute number)
For more information, take a look at the Statistics Explained article on Causes of death statistics.
This news item marks the World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.
Notes:
Regional data for Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland and Liechtenstein: single regions at this level of detail.
Regional data available for 2016: all French regions.
This list shows translations of the names of regions in the EU Member States into English.
The European Union (EU) includes 27 EU Member States. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Further information is published here.
The white population in Europe is already dropping and this is not helping their case. For years Europe got away with murder, but over the last 10 years they have voted a certain way in some of these countries and now it’s coming back to bite everyone in the ass, especially the middle and poor classes.Almost 8 in 10 suicides among men
Around 48 700 people in the European Union (EU) died as a result of intentional self-harm in 2016, corresponding to 1% of all deaths reported that year. Almost 8 in 10 of these suicides (77%) were among men.
On average, there were almost 11 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants resulting from suicide in the EU in 2016.
Standardised death rates for suicide: highest in Lithuania, lowest in Cyprus
In 2017, among the EU Member States, Lithuania registered the highest rate of suicide at 26 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants, followed by Slovenia (20 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants), Latvia (18), Estonia and Hungary (both 17).
At the opposite end of the scale, Cyprus recorded the lowest standardised death rates for suicide (4 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants), followed by Greece and Malta (both 5), Italy (6) and Slovakia (7).
Regional patterns for standardised death rates for suicide
When looking at regional data (NUTS2), the Central and Western regions of Lithuania recorded the highest standardised death rate for suicide at 28 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants. This was followed by Luxembourg, in the Walloon Region in Belgium, with 25 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants, the South Great Plain in Hungary (23) and East Slovenia (23).
At the other end of the scale, the regions with the smallest number of deaths resulting from suicide were: Mayotte in France (in 2016), Campania in Italy, Ceuta in Spain and Central Greece (Sterea Ellada) in Greece. All of these recorded a standardised death rate for suicide of 3 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants.
Source datasets: hlth_cd_asdr2 (rate) and hlth_cd_aro (absolute number)
For more information, take a look at the Statistics Explained article on Causes of death statistics.
This news item marks the World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.
Notes:
Regional data for Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland and Liechtenstein: single regions at this level of detail.
Regional data available for 2016: all French regions.
This list shows translations of the names of regions in the EU Member States into English.
The European Union (EU) includes 27 EU Member States. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Further information is published here.