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The green collapse: Full stop for the foremost electric aircraft venture

The Eviation Alice electric aeroplane was supposed to enter commercial service in 2027. Now the manufacturer has put the development of the electric aircraft on “pause” and laid off its employees. Electric aeroplane enthusiasts had high hopes for the Israeli project, but now that fun seems to be over too.

Norwegian party leaders go «all in» for Ukraine: Aid to be increased much and quickly

Support for Ukraine must be increased considerably, and quickly. This is the opinion of the entire political class in Norway, who once again believe that Norway can save the world. But the fact is that we are only a bit more than 4 millions Norwegians.

Trump: We will end the Ukraine war and make a «deal» with the UK

Starmer has such massive problems at home that he has wisely realised that it might be advantageous to maintain good relations with the US, which is Britain’s closest ally in what is known as “The Special Relationship”. It doesn’t bode well for Europe if it’s the reviled Starmer who emerges as the most sensible statesman on the continent.

Germany faces its worst nightmare: becoming like France

Friedrich Merz, the future Chancellor following his election victory on Sunday, has big challenges ahead of him. Enormous sums of money need to be raised for the ailing economy, pensions and defence. The leader of the so-called conservative CDU will be under intense pressure to reduce public spending and change Germany’s debt rules that run […]

Friday at last, British musicians and warriors deserve a tribute

Strange ideas sometimes pop up, and here’s an example. A little musical playlist for Friday night. I’ll start in my beloved second home country, England.

Economic experts warned, but Trump tariffs seem to be working so far

You have to wait until you see the effect of the measures before you condemn them. Then you need ‘natural experiments’. The 72 hours when President Trump was about to impose 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico is such an experiment.

Choice of new frigates could be a political headache for Norway’s government

The purchase of new frigates for up to NOK 150 billion could be an extremely sensitive issue for the Norwegian government. The President of the United States is unlikely to like it if Norway chooses another country as a supplier. However, the Labour and Conservative parties seem determined to focus their attention on Brussels.

The EU’s and Norway’s reactions to Trump tariffs are pure hypocrisy

No-one reacts when the EU introduces so-called climate tariffs to save the world. Nor does anyone react to Norway’s sky-high tariffs on agricultural products. But Trump tariffs cause immediate panic.

Burning a Koran has become like insulting a monarch

Two days after Salwan Momika was shot dead in Stockholm, British police turned out in force in Manchester to arrest a man who burned the so-called holy book. Never before had so many police officers turned out to stop an ongoing gang rape of children by Muslims.

UK’s Energy Secretary poses a serious threat to all British families

British Energy Minister Miliband is competing with Chancellor Reeves to be the biggest threat to the British economy. But his fanatical focus on Net Zero is having no effect on the climate.

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