Coffee Prices and Political Shifts

This chapter delves into the rising coffee prices caused by climatic challenges in Brazil and Vietnam, noting a significant hike in Arabica bean costs. It also discusses Romania and Bulgaria's accession to the EU's Schengen area amidst changing border control politics, reflecting broader European trends. Lastly, the chapter addresses Japan's tightening cannabis laws in response to youth usage, contrasting it with the liberalizing trends seen in other developed nations.