The Economist

Aktuelle Ausgabe 043/2026 vom 23.10.2026

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Inhalt der Ausgabe 043/2026:

The America-Ukraine link grows even spottier
Starlink restrictions caused a Ukrainian unit to lose $1m-worth of drones in one sortie, affecting models flying above 160kph. Commanders said connections were restored without speed limits by October 22nd. The decision reportedly came from a small circle around Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Russia envoy Steve Witkoff.

France’s devastation and its aftermath
Arson, looting and street violence led to more than 2,000 arrests across France. The collapse of Limoges town hall, attacks on shops and burning electric scooters exposed governmental powerlessness. The upheaval deepens the crisis of centrist politics and could leave voters choosing between Marine Le Pen on the populist right and Jean-Luc Mélenchon on the populist left.

The agony of liberal Europe
Anger over falling real wages, high prices, state failure and centrist politics drove demonstrators into French cities. Severe violence, arson and looting accompanied protests in Belgium, Italy and Portugal. Upcoming elections could punish moderate parties, while charismatic figures on the political extremes, including Marine Le Pen and Alice Weidel, stand to benefit.