Edgar Morgenroth
@morgenrothedgar.bsky.social
Professor of Economics. Dublin, Ireland
Policy analysis, data analysis, geo-economics.
Argumentative/streitbar!
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Policy analysis, data analysis, geo-economics.
Argumentative/streitbar!
Private account
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We live in polarising times and many can't even see their own extremism.
But extremists always want you to pick sides, to show your colours, to swear allegiance to their cause or else label you to be of the other extreme.
But extremists always want you to pick sides, to show your colours, to swear allegiance to their cause or else label you to be of the other extreme.
And it was predicted!
The evidence keeps accumulating that Brexit was an astonishing self-inflicted economic policy disaster. The fact that it is a slow-moving one bodes ill for those who think that populist economic mismanagement will translate into voters punishing populists. www.nber.org/system/files...
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
And it was predicted!
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The evidence keeps accumulating that Brexit was an astonishing self-inflicted economic policy disaster. The fact that it is a slow-moving one bodes ill for those who think that populist economic mismanagement will translate into voters punishing populists. www.nber.org/system/files...
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The evidence keeps accumulating that Brexit was an astonishing self-inflicted economic policy disaster. The fact that it is a slow-moving one bodes ill for those who think that populist economic mismanagement will translate into voters punishing populists. www.nber.org/system/files...
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Does your US State have a higher or lower Human Development Index than Germany? Source: buff.ly/NU3L634
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Does your US State have a higher or lower Human Development Index than Germany? Source: buff.ly/NU3L634
Only one would expect UK courts to be independent of any political pressure unlike US ones.
BBC News says it has received threat of legal action from Donald Trump
BBC News says it has received threat of legal action from Donald Trump
Documentary broadcast last year spliced together two parts of a Trump speech before Capitol Hill riot of January 2021
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Only one would expect UK courts to be independent of any political pressure unlike US ones.
Yes, but abandoning GHG reduction is NOT going to make the US export any more cars. They would first have to come up with decent cars and decent car makers (even if Tesla made the best car in the world I would not buy one).
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Yes, but abandoning GHG reduction is NOT going to make the US export any more cars. They would first have to come up with decent cars and decent car makers (even if Tesla made the best car in the world I would not buy one).
And it is exactly why they should 'touch' the money.
Europe should not be a safe haven for criminal assets, whether they are russian or from any other mafia.
Europe should not be a safe haven for criminal assets, whether they are russian or from any other mafia.
❗️🇩🇪German Defense Minister Pistorius: the mass drone flights over 🇧🇪Belgium are 🇷🇺Russian blackmail over frozen RF assets.
“This is a clear message: ‘Don’t touch our money in Euroclear,’ otherwise the coincidence cannot be explained.”
“This is a clear message: ‘Don’t touch our money in Euroclear,’ otherwise the coincidence cannot be explained.”
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
And it is exactly why they should 'touch' the money.
Europe should not be a safe haven for criminal assets, whether they are russian or from any other mafia.
Europe should not be a safe haven for criminal assets, whether they are russian or from any other mafia.
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Five drones were spotted flying over Belgium’s Doel nuclear power plant near the Port of Antwerp yesterday evening, energy company Engie said.
Belgium flounders as 5 drones buzz nuclear power plant
U.K., France and Germany send assistance.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Five drones were spotted flying over Belgium’s Doel nuclear power plant near the Port of Antwerp yesterday evening, energy company Engie said.
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COP30 boss: "Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis" and praises China.
Chinese renewables are great, but you have to be disconnected from reality to miss the wrenching change EU in particular has signed up to & China's CO2 trajectory.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Chinese renewables are great, but you have to be disconnected from reality to miss the wrenching change EU in particular has signed up to & China's CO2 trajectory.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
COP30 boss: "Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis" and praises China.
Chinese renewables are great, but you have to be disconnected from reality to miss the wrenching change EU in particular has signed up to & China's CO2 trajectory.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Chinese renewables are great, but you have to be disconnected from reality to miss the wrenching change EU in particular has signed up to & China's CO2 trajectory.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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It’s not just the Telegraph it looks like deliberate destruction from within, driven by hard right Robbie Gibb PR friends on an odd committee. Alan Rusbridger worth listening to here podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/m...
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
It’s not just the Telegraph it looks like deliberate destruction from within, driven by hard right Robbie Gibb PR friends on an odd committee. Alan Rusbridger worth listening to here podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/m...
What a surprise!
Sister of Clare Daly organised Catherine Connolly trip to Syria in 2018
Sister of Clare Daly organised Catherine Connolly trip to Syria in 2018
Former TD and MEP says her sister Elaine Daly organised the trip at centre of questioning during presidential election
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
What a surprise!
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What has happened to Lavrov?
A ☕
B 🍣
C 🪟
D 🌂
A ☕
B 🍣
C 🪟
D 🌂
November 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
What has happened to Lavrov?
A ☕
B 🍣
C 🪟
D 🌂
A ☕
B 🍣
C 🪟
D 🌂
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One of the reasons why Finland is the happiest country in the world is that the public broadcaster Yle sends a live feed of the first 8 weeks of a pack of puppies every fall. It’s already the fifth edition of ”Finland’s most therapeutic live feed”.
This is what I call value for my tax money
This is what I call value for my tax money
Pentulive 24/7 | Pentulive
Pentuliven pikkuiset kehittyvät vauhdikkaasti ja jokainen pentu on saanut nimensä! Kahdeksan viikkoa kestävässä suorassa lähetyksessä seurataan englanninspringerspanieli Murua ja tämän pentuetta.
areena.yle.fi
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
One of the reasons why Finland is the happiest country in the world is that the public broadcaster Yle sends a live feed of the first 8 weeks of a pack of puppies every fall. It’s already the fifth edition of ”Finland’s most therapeutic live feed”.
This is what I call value for my tax money
This is what I call value for my tax money
🤣
"They're looking for someone with a thick skin and recent experience of flagship BBC news programming."
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🤣
I said this after the Dublin riot - there is a terrorist group involved and that is how they need to be dealt with - put them before the Special Criminal Court!
Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends
At least two further suspects believed to be present in Laois last week, several addresses in Republic also now of particular interest
www.irishtimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I said this after the Dublin riot - there is a terrorist group involved and that is how they need to be dealt with - put them before the Special Criminal Court!
Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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And given that Ireland's security free riding is well known, it would not be surprising if Ireland were charged for that!
Ireland may seek aid of French warship to boost security during EU presidency
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Ireland may seek aid of French warship to boost security during EU presidency
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Ireland may seek aid of French warship to boost security during EU presidency
State already investing in drone defences ahead of visits from ministers and heads of state next year
www.irishtimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
And given that Ireland's security free riding is well known, it would not be surprising if Ireland were charged for that!
Ireland may seek aid of French warship to boost security during EU presidency
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Ireland may seek aid of French warship to boost security during EU presidency
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.
25/47
25/47
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.
25/47
25/47
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According to the exiled businessman and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, there’s only one deterrent against further aggression from Moscow: Vladimir Putin’s belief that the West poses a credible military threat.
Putin’s archrival warns Europe: Brace for Cold War II whatever happens in Ukraine
Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky tells POLITICO why Russia will take decades to get over the “imperialist-military narrative” that Moscow pushes.
www.politico.eu
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
According to the exiled businessman and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, there’s only one deterrent against further aggression from Moscow: Vladimir Putin’s belief that the West poses a credible military threat.
A textbook example of irrationality!
Tesla deal to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Tesla deal to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Tesla deal to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
World’s richest person could receive the largest corporate payout in history if he meets required goals
www.irishtimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A textbook example of irrationality!
Tesla deal to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Tesla deal to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Martyn Turner
Martyn Turner
Friday, November 7th, 2025
www.irishtimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Martyn Turner
Johnson wasn't going to get a free lunch and neither is Starmer, and rightly so!
Good morning from Brussels, where an EU struggling internally and with its global position is trying to respond as it knows best, by punching down on smaller partners. For opening paragraphs suggest it is trying to renege on the common understanding with the UK. www.ft.com/content/8963...
EU demands UK pay into budget as part of relationship ‘reset’
Growing tension between London and Brussels just six months after summit set out to build stronger ties
www.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Johnson wasn't going to get a free lunch and neither is Starmer, and rightly so!
And a plane with German AFD members is heading to Moscow to meet with drunk Dima!
A plane full of Russian spies and collaborators is heading to DC to meet with the Trump regime.
November 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
And a plane with German AFD members is heading to Moscow to meet with drunk Dima!
The fact that public transport coverage has improved significantly is usually ignored. Many parts of rural Ireland do have public transport.
I'm a bit of a nerd about this - but it's hard to quantify just how popular Local Link buses have been in 'rural Ireland' - new one will link villages from Cork to Kerry that haven't had a bus service since the 1960s... www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...
New Local Link rural bus link from North Cork to Kerry
Six buses a day - seven days a week
www.corkbeo.ie
November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The fact that public transport coverage has improved significantly is usually ignored. Many parts of rural Ireland do have public transport.
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FIFA awarding a "peace prize" to Trump would be so absolutely on-brand, a truly genius innovation.
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
FIFA awarding a "peace prize" to Trump would be so absolutely on-brand, a truly genius innovation.
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Portugal intercepts narco-submarine carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine en route to Iberian peninsula
Portugal intercepts narco-submarine en route to Iberian peninsula
Portuguese authorities intercepted a drug-carrying vessel in the Atlantic Ocean with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine destined for European markets. Four crew members were arrested.
www.euronews.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Portugal intercepts narco-submarine carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine en route to Iberian peninsula