Posts - Roel Thijssen

The Russian economy is teetering on the brink of collapse

The Russian economy is teetering on the brink of collapse and disintegration, despite persistent claims of 'resilience.' While many economists

Ceasefire with Hezbollah Is an Early Christmas Present from Israel to Trump

There is celebration and relief among the Lebanese, as well as division among Israelis, following the implementation of the ceasefire

Why the Energy Transition Will Be Much Cheaper Than You Think

Most analysts overestimate energy demand and underestimate technological advances Conventional wisdom suggests decarbonizing the global economy will be exorbitantly expensive,

Wat zijn de scenario’s voor het Kabinet Schoof?

Gezien de huidige politieke situatie met spanningen rondom racisme binnen het kabinet en de impact van het vertrek van staatssecretaris

Former US Top Diplomat Paul Bremer: “Europe Underestimates Trump, Just Like They Did with Reagan”

Paul Bremer: Europa underestimates Donald Trump.

Economists Warn: The European Union Must Act

Dark clouds are looming over European industry. More experts are sounding alarms about the EU's economic transition. A worrying signal

Draghi: Hundreds of billions extra needed to save the European economy

It is high time for a drastic overhaul of European economic policy. The survival of the European Union is at

The Distribution of Global Market Cap: 1900 vs 2023

There has been a fascinating shift in the location of the most valuable (stock market) companies over time. The center

What is the Columbian Exchange?

After Columbus's 1492 voyage, the Columbian Exchange sparked a global food revolution. Europe got potatoes and tomatoes, while the Americas

Animated map of Ukraine’s Kursk offensive (August 6 – 22)

Europe must protect its own green industry against Chinese overcapacity

Something remarkable is happening in China. With potentially significant consequences for Europe. Last week, The Economist reported that the fall

For the first time in history, more electricity comes from solar and wind than fossil fuels in the EU

In Europe, for the first time over a six-month period, more electricity was produced from solar and wind than from

EU leaders at the table: who gets which top job and will determine the course?

Who will secure top European positions? One week after the European elections, 27 heads of state and government leaders will

Macron: Europe Could Perish, It Depends on Our Choices

Future of the EU: Fewer regulations, more investments, and improved cooperation are needed to keep Europe viable, according to French

French democracy in crisis: Macron lacks support, opposition also powerless

One year ago today, Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as president of France. Yet no one seems to be in the

Think tank: Putin still firmly believes in complete victory

Russian President Putin still firmly believes in a complete victory in Ukraine. That is what experts from the American think

‘The Netherlands has become a bit more corrupt, because of lobbyists’

The Netherlands became slightly more corrupt last year, Transparency International (TI) reports in its annual corruption ranking. With 80 points,

Japan and US strengthen military relationship due to threat from China

Japan and the United States will strengthen their military ties. The two countries announced this in a joint statement. With

Russia is recruiting Afghan commandos for war in Ukraine

Russia is trying to recruit Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine, Sky News reports. According to several Afghan military sources,

The Russian economy appears to be more robust than estimated at the start of the Ukraine war. But the outlook...

Russian gas exports have already fallen sharply, but the oil industry has yet to be affected. The Russian economy is