Germany
Ukraine war divides German ruling class—and the left
July 13, 2022For years, Germany, though officially unified, has been torn between two forces. The war in the east has now put the divide front and center and threatens to tear the left apart.
Read moreU.S. gas monopolies get wish as Germany moves to nationalize Russian pipeline
June 29, 2022Unlike cheap Russian gas, U.S. natural gas is expensive to produce, given that it comes mostly from fracking and has to be turned into liquefied natural gas (LNG) and shipped across the ocean on massive tankers.
Read moreUkraine war shakes up political situation in Germany
May 6, 2022Politicians are changing their positions, military spending is up, and The Left party faces internal division.
Read moreGerman unions begin rolling strikes against money for arms
May 4, 2022Workers say money should go for wages and to fight climate change, not for war.
Read moreGerman workers, bosses jointly oppose boycott of Russian gas
April 20, 2022They say it would lead to factory shutdowns and loss of jobs in the European Union’s biggest economy.
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