Alexandre delaigue
@adelaigue.bsky.social
Économiste, blogueur a l’arrêt
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People might not like to hear this, but this is the door we opened when a lot of well meaning types started talking about "Londongrad" and assuming that the assets of any rich person with a "vich" surname could be used to reduce the fiscal cost to us of helping Ukraine.
www.ft.com/content/08ca...?
www.ft.com/content/08ca...?
Donald Trump says US to take sanctioned Venezuelan oil to American ports
[FREE TO READ] President says money earned from sale of up to 50mn barrels of sanctioned crude ‘will be controlled by me’
www.ft.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 AM
People might not like to hear this, but this is the door we opened when a lot of well meaning types started talking about "Londongrad" and assuming that the assets of any rich person with a "vich" surname could be used to reduce the fiscal cost to us of helping Ukraine.
www.ft.com/content/08ca...?
www.ft.com/content/08ca...?
« Le salaire minimum permet aux chômeurs d’avoir un salaire élevé »
a man in a black turtleneck stands in front of a window with perfection written on the bottom right
ALT: a man in a black turtleneck stands in front of a window with perfection written on the bottom right
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 AM
« Le salaire minimum permet aux chômeurs d’avoir un salaire élevé »
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"Not even one month later though the celebration came to an abrupt end when it was announced that Solvinity, the Dutch-operated company which had been chosen by Amsterdam council to provide its cloud services, was being acquired by US-owned firm Kyndryl."
A longer post from me to start the year: the Dutch are panicking. Their digital ID system will soon fall under the control of an American company and far-reaching US government powers.
Why is that such a problem? And what does it mean for the UK?
open.substack.com/pub/georgina...
Why is that such a problem? And what does it mean for the UK?
open.substack.com/pub/georgina...
Digital ID, big tech and the Dutch dilemma
A planned US takeover of critical infrastructure raises troubling questions
open.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:39 AM
"Not even one month later though the celebration came to an abrupt end when it was announced that Solvinity, the Dutch-operated company which had been chosen by Amsterdam council to provide its cloud services, was being acquired by US-owned firm Kyndryl."
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If you thought Elon Musk's “Grok” chatbot couldn't get worse, read my latest article: Grok isn't just undressing women, it's now putting swastika bikinis on them. One woman who was targeted is a recently-deceased Holocaust survivor.
BREAKING: X’s chatbot Grok isn’t just making AI porn deepfakes, it’s now making Nazi AI porn deepfakes, undressing women and showing them wearing “swastika bikinis”. Many of these women are Jewish, including a recently deceased Holocaust survivor.
Elon Musk’s “Grok” is undressing women and showing them in swastika bikinis
One woman targeted is a Jewish Holocaust survivor
decoherence.media
January 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM
If you thought Elon Musk's “Grok” chatbot couldn't get worse, read my latest article: Grok isn't just undressing women, it's now putting swastika bikinis on them. One woman who was targeted is a recently-deceased Holocaust survivor.
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New substack: why politicians should not be like newspaper columnists: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/more-than-...
More than words
Politicians should not behave like newspaper columnists.
chrisdillow.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
New substack: why politicians should not be like newspaper columnists: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/more-than-...
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les USA accusent Maduro de diriger le cartel de la drogue "Cartel de los Soles"
mais le Département de la justice vient apparemment de réaliser que ce terme désigne, en argot vénézuélien, les politiciens corrompus par le narcotrafic
l'organisation "Cartel de Los Soles" n'existe pas
mais le Département de la justice vient apparemment de réaliser que ce terme désigne, en argot vénézuélien, les politiciens corrompus par le narcotrafic
l'organisation "Cartel de Los Soles" n'existe pas
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
les USA accusent Maduro de diriger le cartel de la drogue "Cartel de los Soles"
mais le Département de la justice vient apparemment de réaliser que ce terme désigne, en argot vénézuélien, les politiciens corrompus par le narcotrafic
l'organisation "Cartel de Los Soles" n'existe pas
mais le Département de la justice vient apparemment de réaliser que ce terme désigne, en argot vénézuélien, les politiciens corrompus par le narcotrafic
l'organisation "Cartel de Los Soles" n'existe pas
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If the UK government had a Culture Secretary, that person would be in a position to take a view about whether child porn on demand was a good thing, or a bad thing. thecritic.co.uk/brin...
January 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
If the UK government had a Culture Secretary, that person would be in a position to take a view about whether child porn on demand was a good thing, or a bad thing. thecritic.co.uk/brin...
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So... is it really Mercosur time? Seems to now be about the price tag, and the likely damage to the EU economic security agenda from prioritising farmers above every other sector, versus the trade deal benefit.
January 7, 2026 at 7:28 AM
So... is it really Mercosur time? Seems to now be about the price tag, and the likely damage to the EU economic security agenda from prioritising farmers above every other sector, versus the trade deal benefit.
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C’est une description qui s’applique parfaitement aux usa. Et eux ont déjà élu leur Hugo Chavez.
Un pays surendetté, mais qui vit dans le déni.
Des politiciens irresponsables, qui nient la réalité par calcul.
Des électeurs désabusés, qui se tournent vers ceux qu’on n’a « pas encore essayés ».
La France de 2025 ? Non, le Venezuela de 1998.
lel.media/le-venezuela...
Des politiciens irresponsables, qui nient la réalité par calcul.
Des électeurs désabusés, qui se tournent vers ceux qu’on n’a « pas encore essayés ».
La France de 2025 ? Non, le Venezuela de 1998.
lel.media/le-venezuela...
Le Venezuela, un avertissement pour la France
Un pays surendetté, mais qui vit dans le déni. Des politiciens irresponsables, qui nient la réalité par calcul, et masquent leur vacuité derrière le « front républicain ». Des électeurs désabusés, qui...
lel.media
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
C’est une description qui s’applique parfaitement aux usa. Et eux ont déjà élu leur Hugo Chavez.
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This etymology is wild!
#TIL The English word “average”, originally “custom duty” or “loss in transported goods”, comes from the French “avarie” (meaning “damage to a ship or cargo”) from the Italian “avaria” (same meaning), …
#TIL The English word “average”, originally “custom duty” or “loss in transported goods”, comes from the French “avarie” (meaning “damage to a ship or cargo”) from the Italian “avaria” (same meaning), …
January 7, 2026 at 12:34 AM
This etymology is wild!
#TIL The English word “average”, originally “custom duty” or “loss in transported goods”, comes from the French “avarie” (meaning “damage to a ship or cargo”) from the Italian “avaria” (same meaning), …
#TIL The English word “average”, originally “custom duty” or “loss in transported goods”, comes from the French “avarie” (meaning “damage to a ship or cargo”) from the Italian “avaria” (same meaning), …
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If the US invades Greenland European teams shouldn’t go.
January 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
If the US invades Greenland European teams shouldn’t go.
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As individuals we can all do little things to punish such behaviour. We don't have to visit the US. We can switch to Linux, Proton, etc, one step at a time. And as voters we can make it clear that we expect our leaders to make Europe strong enough that we need fear no-one.
www.ft.com/content/2848...
www.ft.com/content/2848...
US says using military is among ‘options’ to acquire Greenland
White House says annexation of semi-autonomous territory from Denmark is ‘national security priority’
www.ft.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:34 PM
As individuals we can all do little things to punish such behaviour. We don't have to visit the US. We can switch to Linux, Proton, etc, one step at a time. And as voters we can make it clear that we expect our leaders to make Europe strong enough that we need fear no-one.
www.ft.com/content/2848...
www.ft.com/content/2848...
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🚀 LEADERSHIP. RÉSILIENCE. FOSSÉ.
Ce matin à cause du verglas ma voiture a pris une trajectoire disruptive ❄️
J'ai donc laissé mon véhicule dans le fossé, et c'était LA meilleure décision de ma vie 💪
[fil à dérouler] 🧵
(1/6)
Ce matin à cause du verglas ma voiture a pris une trajectoire disruptive ❄️
J'ai donc laissé mon véhicule dans le fossé, et c'était LA meilleure décision de ma vie 💪
[fil à dérouler] 🧵
(1/6)
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🚀 LEADERSHIP. RÉSILIENCE. FOSSÉ.
Ce matin à cause du verglas ma voiture a pris une trajectoire disruptive ❄️
J'ai donc laissé mon véhicule dans le fossé, et c'était LA meilleure décision de ma vie 💪
[fil à dérouler] 🧵
(1/6)
Ce matin à cause du verglas ma voiture a pris une trajectoire disruptive ❄️
J'ai donc laissé mon véhicule dans le fossé, et c'était LA meilleure décision de ma vie 💪
[fil à dérouler] 🧵
(1/6)
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Between 1996 and 2024, sales of AOP wine in France declined by 1.424 million hl (-29%). Most of this decline is due to Bordelais (-652,802 hl, -44%), Vallée du Rhône (-324,408 hl, -32%), and Languedoc-Roussillon (-204,789 hl, -45%). In contrast, AOP sales of Burgundy wines increased by 14%.
January 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Between 1996 and 2024, sales of AOP wine in France declined by 1.424 million hl (-29%). Most of this decline is due to Bordelais (-652,802 hl, -44%), Vallée du Rhône (-324,408 hl, -32%), and Languedoc-Roussillon (-204,789 hl, -45%). In contrast, AOP sales of Burgundy wines increased by 14%.
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Très très intéressant.
Europe doesn’t need driverless cars ft.trib.al/aSBiq3A | opinion
Europe doesn’t need driverless cars
The roadways are already safe and robotaxis risk increasing traffic
ft.trib.al
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Très très intéressant.
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J'apprends le décès de Roger Guesnerie. Un très grand monsieur. www.linkedin.com/posts/boyer-...
Roger Guesnerie: An Hors Catégorie Career on JSTOR | Boyer Pierre
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que j’apprends le décès de Roger Guesnerie, l’un des grands économistes français de sa génération.
Son œuvre, marquée par une rigueur intellectuelle exceptionnelle, a...
www.linkedin.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
J'apprends le décès de Roger Guesnerie. Un très grand monsieur. www.linkedin.com/posts/boyer-...
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“When stationary, a software glitch can cause the wheel to turn itself back and forth without any input from the driver. It’s basically one step away from a nightmare scenario on the highway.”
Firstly, let’s all agree that 2026 will be the year to stop using the word “glitch” to describe bugs.
Firstly, let’s all agree that 2026 will be the year to stop using the word “glitch” to describe bugs.
BMW Built Smarter Steering For The X3, And Then It Started Turning On Its Own | Carscoops
Nearly 37,000 SUVs are being recalled after a software flaw caused wheel movement while parked, underscoring the risks of complex systems
www.carscoops.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
“When stationary, a software glitch can cause the wheel to turn itself back and forth without any input from the driver. It’s basically one step away from a nightmare scenario on the highway.”
Firstly, let’s all agree that 2026 will be the year to stop using the word “glitch” to describe bugs.
Firstly, let’s all agree that 2026 will be the year to stop using the word “glitch” to describe bugs.
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Venezuela’s government is arresting journalists and sending paramilitary forces to suppress anyone who is too happy about Maduro's removal
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
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Venezuela launches wave of repression after US seizure of Nicolás Maduro
Armed militias patrol the streets and journalists arrested as government crackdown on dissent widens
giftarticle.ft.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Venezuela’s government is arresting journalists and sending paramilitary forces to suppress anyone who is too happy about Maduro's removal
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
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Vivre dans un logement trop froid : la réalité sociale de la précarité énergétique theconversation.com/vivre-dans-u...
Vivre dans un logement trop froid : la réalité sociale de la précarité énergétique
La précarité énergétique a des répercussions sur la santé physique et mentale, sur la vie sociale et même sur la scolarité des enfants.
theconversation.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Vivre dans un logement trop froid : la réalité sociale de la précarité énergétique theconversation.com/vivre-dans-u...
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Caixin: "China’s revenue from residential land sales fell about 65% in 2025 from its 2020 peak. The slump highlights the deepening fiscal strain on regional authorities, who have traditionally relied on selling land to fund infrastructure and service debt."
www.caixinglobal.com/2026-01-06/c...
www.caixinglobal.com/2026-01-06/c...
China’s Residential Land Sales Revenue Slumps 65% From Peak as State Backers Retreat
Local government financing vehicles are left struggling with large land inventories and tightening cash flows
www.caixinglobal.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Caixin: "China’s revenue from residential land sales fell about 65% in 2025 from its 2020 peak. The slump highlights the deepening fiscal strain on regional authorities, who have traditionally relied on selling land to fund infrastructure and service debt."
www.caixinglobal.com/2026-01-06/c...
www.caixinglobal.com/2026-01-06/c...
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📍 Nouvelle année, nouveau billet de blog AFSE 📍
Euroclear face à la géopolitique des actifs russes immobilisés, par Olena Havrylchyk @olena-havrylchyk.bsky.social
www.blog-afse.fr/billet/euroc...
Euroclear face à la géopolitique des actifs russes immobilisés, par Olena Havrylchyk @olena-havrylchyk.bsky.social
www.blog-afse.fr/billet/euroc...
Euroclear face à la géopolitique des actifs russes immobilisés | blog afse
www.blog-afse.fr
January 5, 2026 at 9:28 AM
📍 Nouvelle année, nouveau billet de blog AFSE 📍
Euroclear face à la géopolitique des actifs russes immobilisés, par Olena Havrylchyk @olena-havrylchyk.bsky.social
www.blog-afse.fr/billet/euroc...
Euroclear face à la géopolitique des actifs russes immobilisés, par Olena Havrylchyk @olena-havrylchyk.bsky.social
www.blog-afse.fr/billet/euroc...
Tout est bon dans le cochon
"McRib is actually made from restructured pork, combining cuts such as shoulder, heart, tripe, and scalded stomach"
Sinclair warned you.
McDonald’s hit with class action lawsuit claiming McRib doesn’t contain any rib meat | The Independent share.google/iHU9PPo55U4y...
Sinclair warned you.
McDonald’s hit with class action lawsuit claiming McRib doesn’t contain any rib meat | The Independent share.google/iHU9PPo55U4y...
McDonald’s faces class action lawsuit claiming McRib contains no actual rib meat
The lawsuit argues the McRib’s name and rib-shaped patty mislead consumers and seeks nationwide and state-specific class action status for purchases over the past four years
share.google
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Tout est bon dans le cochon
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Main Wine Exporters to Venezuela, 1990-2024:
Wine exports to Venezuela reached its peak in 2006, with a total value exceeding US$45 million. Subsequently, exports—particularly those originating from Chile—collapsed to less than US$9 million in 2015.
Wine exports to Venezuela reached its peak in 2006, with a total value exceeding US$45 million. Subsequently, exports—particularly those originating from Chile—collapsed to less than US$9 million in 2015.
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Main Wine Exporters to Venezuela, 1990-2024:
Wine exports to Venezuela reached its peak in 2006, with a total value exceeding US$45 million. Subsequently, exports—particularly those originating from Chile—collapsed to less than US$9 million in 2015.
Wine exports to Venezuela reached its peak in 2006, with a total value exceeding US$45 million. Subsequently, exports—particularly those originating from Chile—collapsed to less than US$9 million in 2015.
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1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Denmark's PM urges Trump to 'stop the threats' of annexing Greenland
The prime minister of Denmark called on Trump to “stop the threats” of the U.S. annexing Greenland after renewed comments garnered international attention.
abcnews.go.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...