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Open Nord Stream 2!

by Oskar Lafontaine*

(29 July 2022) I can no longer listen to the whining of Steinmeier, Scholz and others about the social upheavals that will occur when the price of gas triples. If you can only get energy from states like the U.S., Saudi Arabia or Qatar and Russia, which are accused of waging wars in violation of international law, then you should give preference to the supplier that has the best and cheapest goods. And that is Russia. It is also becoming increasingly clear that the German economy is closely intertwined with Russia for many other necessary raw materials and spare parts as well.

“Restoring Ukraine’s status as a neutral, non-aligned and non-nuclear state”

Interview with Maria Zakharova,* interviewed by Guy Mettan**

(11 July 2022) (GM) After almost four months of armed fights in Ukraine, the word has been only seldom and partially given to the Russian party, presented in the western media as the “aggressor” and the unique responsible of the conflict.

Norway: Biometric digital identity is coming

by Thomas Oysmüller*

(11 July 2022) Norway is abolishing its old digital registration system and is rolling out a digital identity that will be linked to biometric data.

G7 and the rest of the world

China and the “new G8” in America’s sights

by Wolfgang Effenberger*

(11 July 2022) While the merciless war in Ukraine was once more gaining momentum, the heads of state and government of the US, the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, Italy and France met at the idyllic Bavarian castle of Elmau from 26 to 28 June 2022. Representing the European Union, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel attended the G7 Summit on all three days.

“For ‘no nails’ go next door”

Sand in the gears of the globalised economy

(9 August 2022) (MB) We are driving to the northwest of Germany for a family affair. On the way, my husband remembers that he forgot to pack the essential outfit for this festive occasion, namely his jacket and shirt. So we stop at a well-stocked mens’ outfitter in a Bavarian town. There we are attended to by an experienced salesman. He knows his way around his assortment, the fabrics, cuts, sizes, models, styles. It’s a pleasure to be advised by such a person.

Reaching a Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine

Statement by Participants of the “Science and Ethics of Happiness Study Group” under the auspices of the “UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network” (UN-SDSN)

(4 July 2022) (Editor CH-S.) The statement of the “Study Group on Science and Ethics” for peace negotiations in Ukraine as documented here clearly shows that possibilities for serious peace negotiations have always existed and still exist today. However, a prerequisite for this is the genuine will for peace, as can be seen from the proposal.