Apparently the average British worker produces roughly 10–15% less economic output per hour than workers in the US, Germany, France and Switzerland. Now this has less to do with the people themselves, but more with the environment In which they toil. The level of investment in technology and infrastructure, the quality of management and regional […]
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Striking Gold: Navigating Olympic Spirit vs. Commercial Interests
The modern Olympic Games were founded to celebrate amateur sporting ideals. But times change. As France is gearing up for the 2024 summer Olympics, it’s time to take a peek behind the scenes. Nowadays it’s all about money. Teams and athletes compete for medals, proud to be representing their nation at such a prestigious event. […]
Divided We Stand: Navigating Political Polarisation
As elections in Britain and the United States are upon us (and all of a sudden also in France), it is time to look at the political landscape and how it has evolved. Once upon a time in the United Kingdom there used to be the Conservatives and the Labour Party – and to a […]
The grumpy older man 