Die Welt Front Page 6/12/2024
The front page of Die Welt this morning reports Germans are worried about the economy. “According to a survey, the issue of climate protection is taking a back seat”.
The resignation of Michel Barnier as prime minister of France also leads the paper.
It is not a hopeful finding that the employer-friendly IW Institute published on Thursday: “The German economy is not making any progress. The stability in the service sector is just enough to compensate for the continued declines in the industrial and construction sectors.” According to this, the economy will also have to struggle with the recession in the coming year. This crisis is currently perceived by the population as by far the “most important political problem” “that German politics must urgently address” after the federal election on February 23 : This is what 45 percent of those surveyed in the Germany trend for December said – an increase of 38 percentage points compared to September 2021.
After the previous French government was overthrown by a vote of no confidence from the opposition, President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out resigning. He will remain in office until the end of his term in 2027, Macron stressed in a TV address on Thursday.
‘France on verge of economic and political meltdown’ – Paper Talk Europe
Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. The ongoing crisis facing the French government leads most websites. France is grappling with a mounting fiscal crisis, with government debt levels and budgetary constraints pushing the country into uncharted territory. PM Michel Barnier’s choice to force through the budget was always going to be an issue, and amid the turmoil far-right leader Marine Le Pen has emerged as a key figure capable of stabilising the political landscape.
France’s financial struggles carry significant implications for the EU. France’s inability to adhere to fiscal targets undermines broader EU economic stability.
The results of Ireland’s snap general election are expected to be tight as counting continues and no clear winner has emerged.
Georgia is in its fourth night of protesting as the country finds itself at a crossroads. The government’s push for a “Brexit-like” mandate clashes with growing demands from a minority faction advocating for closer ties with the European Union.
