Henry Kerr, Economics editor at The Economist, sheds light on Europe’s pressing economic issues, particularly energy prices and the impact of U.S. protectionism on green initiatives. Kinley Salmon, the West Africa correspondent, shares eye-opening stories from Ivory Coast's cocoa farmers, highlighting the tension between welfare and market forces. Lastly, Catherine Nixie, Britain correspondent, reveals how British street names reflect societal changes and political expressions, weaving a fascinating narrative of history and culture.
A pair of crises will bedevil Europe, starting with crippling energy prices in the short term. And American protectionism threatens a longer-term dent in the continent’s green-industry ambitions. A visit to Ivory Coast’s cocoa operations reveals why balancing farmers’ welfare and market forces is so tricky. And what Britain’s street names reveal about its history and its ideals.