After years of extreme scarcity, some Venezuelans lead lives of luxury as others scrape by. The nation of grinding scarcity has increasingly become one of haves and have-nots.
Category: Politics and Government
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Who’s Behind the Judicial Overhaul Now Dividing Israel? Two Americans.
Kohelet, the once-obscure think tank that conceived and now champions a revamped court system, is an American import.
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Meta Manager Was Hacked With Spyware and Wiretapped in Greece
Artemis Seaford, a dual U.S.-Greek national, was targeted with a cyberespionage tool while also under a wiretap by the Greek spy agency in a case that shows the spread of illicit snooping in Europe.
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Dutch Pro-Farmer Party Sweeps Elections, Upsetting the Status Quo
The surprise victory is widely seen as a protest vote against Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government and some of his policies, including a goal to slash nitrogen emissions, which many say will imperil farming operations.
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China Wine Tariff Pushes Australia’s Grape Growers Into Crisis
Two years later, they’re suffering from a glut of red wine and plummeting grape prices with no overseas market big enough to fill the gap.
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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote
Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.
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A Hungarian Town Seethes Over a Giant Chinese Battery Plant
A $7.8 billion factory planned by a Chinese company in eastern Hungary has become divisive even within the party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who championed it.
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In Budget Speech, U.K. Government Will Issue a Call to Work
In a major policy speech, Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is expected to offer plans to promote greater work force participation.
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To Rein in China’s Banks, Xi Uses Familiar Playbook
Xi Jinping is revamping China’s regulatory framework so the ruling Communist Party can assert more direct control over financial policy.
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China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?
Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.
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As Economy Falters, China’s New Premier Tries to Boost Business Confidence
Li Qiang, the country’s No. 2 leader, sought to reassure entrepreneurs who have been wary of making new investments.