The newspaper claims that rising energy, food, fuel and utilities prices in the European Union undermine its determination to support anti-Russian sanctions. Wall Street Journal.
The author of the material argues that Europe is threatened by a sharp turn to the “right” – in European countries it is assumed that the right and far-right parties will come to power.
“In France, Le Pen’s campaign focused on the economic consequences of rising inflation. He held rallies in small rural towns, promising to lower taxes on fuel and other necessities and to encourage businesses to raise wages. <…> Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s anti-immigrant League party, also focused on taxes and the economy.
Compared to March-April 2021, energy prices increased by 44.7%. According to European surveys, up to 80% of Germans, Italians and Spaniards expect a sharp increase in monthly costs.
Questions about how European voters are willing to bear the economic costs of what appears to be a protracted conflict with Russia add to the pessimistic mood.
before in Germany estimated It’s the worst crisis since the Second World War, when there was no Russian gas.