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Hoo boy, another fictitious "EV market slows" headline from the Times
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hoo boy, another fictitious "EV market slows" headline from the Times
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
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Ouders klagen over vroege uitzending Ajax-Benfica: ‘Er kijken kinderen op dat tijdstip’
Ouders klagen over vroege uitzending Ajax-Benfica: ‘Er kijken kinderen op dat tijdstip’
Er is online discussie ontstaan over het tijdstip van de uitzending van Ajax tegen Benfica.
speld.nl
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Ouders klagen over vroege uitzending Ajax-Benfica: ‘Er kijken kinderen op dat tijdstip’
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Feitelijk betekent dit dus dat er wel wordt geïndexeerd boven de 4000 euro, maar de werkgevers mogen het deel van de werknemers in eigen zak steken en de overheid behoudt in ruil voor die gunst de volledige belasting op de indexering. Ferm.
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Feitelijk betekent dit dus dat er wel wordt geïndexeerd boven de 4000 euro, maar de werkgevers mogen het deel van de werknemers in eigen zak steken en de overheid behoudt in ruil voor die gunst de volledige belasting op de indexering. Ferm.
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the European ICE (petrol + diesel) auto market is in a death spiral while EV sales boom...except TSLA. September saw some quarter-end window dressing but October was a return to the regularly scheduled declines of more than 40% YoY. Elon + diesel are dead letters in the EU auto market at this point.
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
the European ICE (petrol + diesel) auto market is in a death spiral while EV sales boom...except TSLA. September saw some quarter-end window dressing but October was a return to the regularly scheduled declines of more than 40% YoY. Elon + diesel are dead letters in the EU auto market at this point.
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Dude who just got the SV Bank bailout two years ago is back banging the cup. It’s a tell.
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Dude who just got the SV Bank bailout two years ago is back banging the cup. It’s a tell.
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the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
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Wonderful write-up by @erikfossingnielsen.bsky.social on a fascinating fiery debate at CERs annual economics conference this weekend (so fast Erik!)
Should Europe use incentives to pull some of our capital exports back home rather than fund Americas deficits?
independenteconomics.substack.com
Should Europe use incentives to pull some of our capital exports back home rather than fund Americas deficits?
independenteconomics.substack.com
Sunday Wrap by Erik F. Nielsen | IndependentEconomics | Substack
I write about economics, policies and markets - trying to connect the dots. Click to read Sunday Wrap by Erik F. Nielsen, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
independenteconomics.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wonderful write-up by @erikfossingnielsen.bsky.social on a fascinating fiery debate at CERs annual economics conference this weekend (so fast Erik!)
Should Europe use incentives to pull some of our capital exports back home rather than fund Americas deficits?
independenteconomics.substack.com
Should Europe use incentives to pull some of our capital exports back home rather than fund Americas deficits?
independenteconomics.substack.com
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we appear to be on to version six of this story
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
we appear to be on to version six of this story
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Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
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I know there is lot going on but Witkoff got rolled by the Russians again. A bunch of R Senators said hold up today (including Graham) and Rubio just threw the clown car in reverse. Total shit show.
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I know there is lot going on but Witkoff got rolled by the Russians again. A bunch of R Senators said hold up today (including Graham) and Rubio just threw the clown car in reverse. Total shit show.
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Terecht punt, Europeanen moeten het alleen qua inlichtingen oppikken. De VS doen al in feite het minimale.
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Terecht punt, Europeanen moeten het alleen qua inlichtingen oppikken. De VS doen al in feite het minimale.
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Every man needs to find a woman who looks at them like Trump Looks at Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Every man needs to find a woman who looks at them like Trump Looks at Mamdani.
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Good morning. I've got a banger new post out today that develops a new method for placing voters on the left-right ideological spectrum, and adds a new, "non-ideological"/affordability axis to usual way we chart & think about US voters (esp swing voters). www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
Not just left vs right: Most voters think about affordability and material wellbeing, not in ideological terms
Most voters want a party that emphasizes cost of living issues and makes the world a better place. Few Americans think in solidly ideologically terms. "Moderates" are mostly non-ideological.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good morning. I've got a banger new post out today that develops a new method for placing voters on the left-right ideological spectrum, and adds a new, "non-ideological"/affordability axis to usual way we chart & think about US voters (esp swing voters). www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
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I think someone should ask Grok who would be a better President, Musk or Trump, and then post the screenshotted answer on Truth Social tagging Trump.
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I think someone should ask Grok who would be a better President, Musk or Trump, and then post the screenshotted answer on Truth Social tagging Trump.
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French authorities are taking X to court because Grok is now doing straight up holocaust denial. Gas chambers intended for disinfection, cyanide residue tiny, ‘story’ persists because of taboo against critical examination. (Full translation in alt text)
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
French authorities are taking X to court because Grok is now doing straight up holocaust denial. Gas chambers intended for disinfection, cyanide residue tiny, ‘story’ persists because of taboo against critical examination. (Full translation in alt text)
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On est pas bien là ? :)
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
On est pas bien là ? :)
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Voorzitter Eurogroep stapt op www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Statement from President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe
Paschal Donohoe, issued a statement announcing his resignation as President of the Eurogroup as of 18 November 2025.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Voorzitter Eurogroep stapt op www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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“Grandma doesn’t need slippers.”
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays:
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
November 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“Grandma doesn’t need slippers.”
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Enkele feiten:
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Enkele feiten:
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
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The US and the Euro area have roughly the same population and median income per capita in purchasing power parity.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The US and the Euro area have roughly the same population and median income per capita in purchasing power parity.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
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Excellent AER paper from Luca et al. demonstrating how China’s exports crowd out production and curb innovation globally.
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Excellent AER paper from Luca et al. demonstrating how China’s exports crowd out production and curb innovation globally.
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
1/
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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Wow, he looks just like him!
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Wow, he looks just like him!
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Actual causes of death in the US and media coverage of same.
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Actual causes of death in the US and media coverage of same.
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...