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12. Food shortages, Francois Hollande, and Shireen Abu Akleh

The Rest Is Politics

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Austerity Measures and Political Legacies

This chapter explores the impact of austerity measures during national debt crises, comparing experiences of Greece, Mexico, and Argentina while debating their necessity. It also examines UK political dynamics, particularly the influence of leaders like Gordon Brown and George Osborne, as well as recent political shifts in Germany and broader European trends.

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