Ukraine : France in the trap of Zelensky
Point of view. France is not at war with Russia. And yet it is depriving itself of its gas and oil, supplying arms to Kiev and training 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers in our units. Until when this madness?
Government
Macron: “We can’t leave the country blocked”
The President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron answered questions from Caroline Roux in L’Événement on France 2. He called for “responsibility” on the blockade of oil depots and said that Russia and Ukraine will have to come to the negotiating table.
Macron entangled in the energy crisis
“We have prepared for a scenario of complete cut-off of Russian gas,” said Emmanuel Macron at a press conference, but he calls on the French to change their behavior and advocates energy sobriety. Not very reassuring !
The economy : a gloomy future
The sanctions against Russia are now turning against those who initiated them. The soaring price of gas and electricity is likely to cause real riots in France. As in the UK and probably elsewhere.
Health pass : mistrust of politicians is not going to get any better
On the night of Tuesday 12 to Wednesday 13 July, the National Assembly rejected a key article of the bill on the Covid-19 epidemic, providing for the possibility of reinstating the health pass for “extra-hexagonal” travel. This article 2 of the “health watch and security” bill was rejected by 219 votes to 195.
Economy-Social : Autumn will be very hot
“The appeal” of the three major French energy companies in the JDD of this Sunday, June 26, 2022 is disturbing. Because, they say, the upcoming price hike “threatens our social and political cohesion”. How politely these things are said!
Extradition of Julian Assange : a serious breach of freedom of information
London approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States, where he faces up to 175 years in prison for “conspiring” against American interests. This decision is a serious breach of the freedom to inform and be informed.
The new law enforcement armored vehicles
The new law enforcement vehicles are starting to equip the gendarmerie. With a 30-shot grenade launcher system, a long-range camera and other gadgets, these armored vehicles are impressive. And worrying !
Ukraine : Europe trapped by Zelensky
Four months after the beginning of the war, the Ukrainian actor-president Volodymyr Zelensky has achieved all his goals. The European Commission has just granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership.
Football : scenes of chaos in the stadiums
Saturday, big fight at the gates of the stadium of France, in Paris. Sunday, a fight at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne. But what does the police do?
The Damien Abad affair : the heavy fault of the Élysée
The Élysée should have been concerned about the suspicions that hovered over the deputy of the Ain before appointing him Minister of Solidarity. On the sexual affairs, but also on a more surprising case.
A rain of dollars on Ukraine
Huge funds have been flooding into Ukraine since the war began on February 24, 2022. But President Zelensky wants more. What is all this money for and who controls its use ?