The Geopolitical Shift and the 2025 Monetary Turning Point
The essayist points to April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day”—as the catalyst for a global monetary war, describing it as the economic equivalent of military nuclear engagement. According to Baverez, the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Venezuela, and Iran are fundamentally monetary struggles rather than purely energy or diplomatic crises, driven by escalating sovereign debt burdens and military spending requirements.
Economic Models: China’s Public-Private Approach versus European Industry
Analyzing the global economic landscape, Baverez highlights what he terms the “second choc chinois” (second Chinese shock), characterized by localized public-private partnerships driven by municipal leadership, such as the growth seen in cities like Hefei. He cautions that Europe risks undermining its own technological ecosystem if it fails to protect core industrial sectors like automotive manufacturing, where private research and development spending remains heavily concentrated.
Proposals for France and the “Clan of Seven” Concept
In his new publication, Baverez expresses deep pessimism regarding traditional political leadership in France. He suggests that Emmanuel Macron should acknowledge constraints imposed by foreign interests and proposes establishing a provisional governing body known as a “clan of seven,” consisting of senior personalities recognized for their competence by two French people out of three.
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Defending European Freedom Amid Global Realignment
Despite systemic challenges posed by global demographic shifts and widespread digital misinformation, Baverez maintains that Europe’s future must remain anchored in its democratic values.
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