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La crisi del modello neoliberista europeo: i figli vivranno peggio dei genitori

 

 

Per decenni, l’Europa ha costruito il proprio modello sociale attorno a una promessa fondamentale: ogni generazione avrebbe vissuto meglio di quella precedente. Oggi, però, persino la Commissione europea ammette che questa prospettiva rischia di svanire. Dan Jorgensen, commissario europeo all’Energia e alla Casa, ha riconosciuto che i giovani potrebbero non raggiungere più il tenore di vita dei propri genitori. Le cause sono proprio le emergenze che l’Unione non riesce a risolvere: abitazioni inaccessibili, caro energia e precarietà lavorativa. Negli ultimi dieci anni, i prezzi delle case nell’UE sono aumentati in media di oltre il 60%, mentre gli affitti sono cresciuti di più del 20%. Per milioni di giovani, acquistare un’abitazione è diventato un traguardo sempre più irraggiungibile.

In Italia e Spagna, l’uscita dalla casa dei genitori avviene mediamente a 30,2 anni. Non si tratta di una scelta generazionale, ma della conseguenza di un sistema economico che concentra la ricchezza e restringe le opportunità. La frattura è evidente anche nel mercato immobiliare. In Spagna, la quota di famiglie con capofamiglia under 35 proprietarie di un’abitazione è precipitata dal 65% del 2008 al 40% del 2022. Chi ha acquistato casa prima dell’impennata dei prezzi ha beneficiato della rivalutazione degli immobili; chi è arrivato dopo si ritrova escluso. Anche sul lavoro il divario si allarga: nei Paesi ricchi, l’occupazione cresce maggiormente tra i lavoratori più anziani, mentre i giovani faticano a conquistare una posizione stabile.

A rendere il quadro ancora più drammatico è la crisi energetica. Secondo Jorgensen, quasi 50 milioni di europei incontrano difficoltà nel pagare il riscaldamento durante un inverno normale. Per queste persone, il rischio è dover scegliere tra mangiare e riscaldarsi. Eppure, mentre riconosce la gravità della situazione, Bruxelles conferma la volontà di mantenere il divieto di importare energia russa anche dopo l’eventuale raggiungimento della pace, con l’entrata in vigore prevista nel 2027. La contraddizione è evidente: l’Unione denuncia l’emergenza sociale, ma difende scelte energetiche che hanno contribuito a rendere più oneroso l’approvvigionamento del continente. La rottura con gli idrocarburi russi a basso costo, insieme all’impossibilità di utilizzare direttamente il gasdotto Nord Stream dopo la sua distruzione nel 2022, ha aggravato le vulnerabilità energetiche europee. Il pessimismo dei cittadini riflette questa realtà. Quasi l’80% degli europei ritiene che la prossima generazione vivrà peggio dei propri genitori, mentre circa due terzi considera ormai tramontati gli anni migliori. E la frustrazione sta già scendendo in strada. Dalla Spagna al Belgio, dall’Italia al Portogallo, fino alla Francia, il costo della vita, i salari insufficienti e l'emergenza abitativa alimentano proteste sempre più dure. In Francia, le violenze del 17 ottobre hanno provocato circa 2.700 arresti, migliaia di esercizi commerciali colpiti e centinaia di agenti feriti.

Episodi che non possono essere liquidati soltanto come un problema di ordine pubblico: dietro la rabbia esplode una crisi sociale che le istituzioni faticano a contenere. La vera emergenza europea è il fallimento della promessa di progresso. Un continente che non garantisce ai giovani una casa accessibile, un lavoro dignitoso e la possibilità di riscaldarsi senza sacrificare altre necessità fondamentali sta erodendo le basi del proprio patto sociale. E mentre Bruxelles continua a parlare di competitività, transizione e sicurezza, una domanda si fa sempre più pressante: quale futuro può offrire un sistema nel quale ogni nuova generazione rischia di perdere ciò che quella precedente aveva conquistato?

Bolsonaro, operazione Guaidó 2.0: Flávio si autoproclama presidente dagli USA

Fuggito negli Stati Uniti dopo le iniziative giudiziarie nei suoi confronti, Flávio Bolsonaro rilancia lo scontro politico in Brasile con una mossa che ricorda da vicino l’operazione Juan Guaidó in Venezuela. In una lettera pubblica diffusa dal portale Metrópoles, il figlio dell’ex presidente Jair Bolsonaro si è autoproclamato «vero presidente eletto», sostenendo di essere vittima di una frode elettorale e di una persecuzione politica. Le accuse contro il presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva e le istituzioni brasiliane, tuttavia, non trovano riscontro nei dati citati a sostegno della presunta manipolazione del voto.

La proroga dell’orario elettorale contestata da Bolsonaro, infatti, aveva raccolto appena 34.330 voti, pari allo 0,03% del totale: una cifra insufficiente a ribaltare il risultato, con cui Lula si era imposto per oltre 4,3 milioni di preferenze. Ma l’obiettivo della campagna di Flávio sembra andare oltre la contestazione elettorale. Denunciando una presunta «dittatura» e presentandosi come vittima di una persecuzione orchestrata dalla magistratura, il dirigente dell’estrema destra cerca di delegittimare le istituzioni brasiliane e accreditarsi come guida dell’opposizione dall’estero. Non è un dettaglio che nella sua lettera abbia ringraziato Donald Trump e Javier Milei, due alleati politici che condividono la sua visione ideologica, neoliberista e sionista.

Da Washington, Bolsonaro punta a trasformare una vicenda giudiziaria e una sconfitta politica in una causa internazionale, invocando il sostegno di governi amici. Il copione richiama quello già visto in Venezuela, quando Juan Guaidó si autoproclamò presidente ad interim nel 2019 con il sostegno degli Stati Uniti e di diversi governi occidentali, nel tentativo di rovesciare il governo costituzionale di Nicolás Maduro.

La strategia appare chiara: costruire dall’estero una narrazione di frode e repressione, mobilitare gli alleati internazionali e preparare un nuovo fronte di destabilizzazione contro il governo Lula. L’operazione Guaidó 2.0 punta a trasformare la sconfitta politica in una presidenza immaginaria, con Washington come retrovia e la delegittimazione delle istituzioni brasiliane come principale arma di combattimento.


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Cuba, l’offensiva USA spezza il fronte latinoamericano contro il bloqueo

Per decenni, l’Assemblea generale dell’ONU ha condannato a larga maggioranza il bloqueo statunitense contro Cuba, con il sostegno compatto dell’America Latina. Nel giro di due anni, però, gli equilibri sono cambiati: dai 187 voti favorevoli del 2024 si è passati a 130, con 25 astensioni e 17 voti contrari.

Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador e Paraguay si sono schierati contro la risoluzione, mentre altri Paesi latinoamericani hanno scelto l’astensione o non hanno partecipato al voto. L’Avana denuncia le pressioni e i ricatti di Washington sui governi della regione per spezzare il tradizionale fronte contrario al bloqueo.

L’ambasciatore statunitense all’ONU, Mike Waltz, ha accolto con soddisfazione il risultato, confermando che l’offensiva diplomatica USA sta producendo effetti.

Il voto fotografa così una crescente pressione statunitense sull’America Latina, volta a isolare Cuba e a ridisegnare gli allineamenti politici regionali.


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S. Korea, US, partners reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization goal, back sanctions enforcement

WASHINGTON — South Korea, the United States and other like-minded partners on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of North Korea, highlighting recent sanctions targeting Pyongyang's overseas workers, cyber activities and military cooperation with Russia. In a joint statement issued by 11 countries and the European Union, the participants welcomed sanctions imposed by the U.S., Australia and the European Union in October to disrupt North Korea's efforts to finance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. The statement was issued by South Korea, the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Britain and the EU. The countries highlighted findings by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), which shed light on Pyongyang's military cooperation with Russia, cyber-enabled IT worker schemes and overseas labor operations. The team was established after a U.N. expert panel, tasked with monitoring sanctions enforcement, was disbanded in April 2024 due to Russia's veto of a resolution to extend its mandate. I

WASHINGTON — South Korea, the United States and other like-minded partners on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of North Korea, highlighting recent sanctions targeting Pyongyang's overseas workers, cyber activities and military cooperation with Russia. In a joint statement issued by 11 countries and the European Union, the participants welcomed sanctions imposed by the U.S., Australia and the European Union in October to disrupt North Korea's efforts to finance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. The statement was issued by South Korea, the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Britain and the EU. The countries highlighted findings by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), which shed light on Pyongyang's military cooperation with Russia, cyber-enabled IT worker schemes and overseas labor operations. The team was established after a U.N. expert panel, tasked with monitoring sanctions enforcement, was disbanded in April 2024 due to Russia's veto of a resolution to extend its mandate. I

EVs on path to overcome chasm in Korea

Korea’s electric vehicle (EV) market is showing clear signs of crossing the chasm before mass adoption, as lower-cost models and surging fuel expenses make EVs increasingly attractive to consumers. The trend is seen in the increasing demand for used EVs. Their growing popularity could also help ease concerns over resale values — which was considered one of the longstanding obstacles blocking widespread EV adoption. As demand strengthens and prices stabilize, prospective buyers may become less wary of losing money when selling their vehicles, potentially supporting further growth in new EV sales. According to K Car, the country’s major used car sales platform, used all-electric cars took an average of 81 percent as long to sell as internal combustion engine vehicles during the January-September period. In other words, used EVs sold 19 percent faster than their gasoline- and diesel-powered counterparts. EVs also accounted for a share of K Car’s total used car sales that was approximately 32 percent higher than a year earlier during the same period, indicating that consumer interest

Korea’s electric vehicle (EV) market is showing clear signs of crossing the chasm before mass adoption, as lower-cost models and surging fuel expenses make EVs increasingly attractive to consumers. The trend is seen in the increasing demand for used EVs. Their growing popularity could also help ease concerns over resale values — which was considered one of the longstanding obstacles blocking widespread EV adoption. As demand strengthens and prices stabilize, prospective buyers may become less wary of losing money when selling their vehicles, potentially supporting further growth in new EV sales. According to K Car, the country’s major used car sales platform, used all-electric cars took an average of 81 percent as long to sell as internal combustion engine vehicles during the January-September period. In other words, used EVs sold 19 percent faster than their gasoline- and diesel-powered counterparts. EVs also accounted for a share of K Car’s total used car sales that was approximately 32 percent higher than a year earlier during the same period, indicating that consumer interest

French food brands target health-conscious Koreans at Seoul showcase

French food and beverage brands gathered in Seoul to court health-conscious Korean consumers, with a record 19 companies taking part in Business France’s Food Experience 2026 exhibition at the French ambassador’s residence and the Kim Chung-up Pavilion, Monday. Now in its fifth year, Food Experience is a business-to-business event connecting French companies with Korean importers, distributors and food service industry professionals. Coinciding with the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year, the event featured a record 19 brands, presenting a wide range of products, from those already available in Korea to brands yet to enter the market. A particular focus this year was on companies from Occitania, a major food-producing region in southern France with diverse landscapes stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees and inland agricultural areas. Among them was beverage brand Gopy, which showcased ginger drinks positioned as a milder alternative to Korean ginger. "In France, it is now like a fashion," Anisa Maleck, Gopy's export manage

French food and beverage brands gathered in Seoul to court health-conscious Korean consumers, with a record 19 companies taking part in Business France’s Food Experience 2026 exhibition at the French ambassador’s residence and the Kim Chung-up Pavilion, Monday. Now in its fifth year, Food Experience is a business-to-business event connecting French companies with Korean importers, distributors and food service industry professionals. Coinciding with the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year, the event featured a record 19 brands, presenting a wide range of products, from those already available in Korea to brands yet to enter the market. A particular focus this year was on companies from Occitania, a major food-producing region in southern France with diverse landscapes stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees and inland agricultural areas. Among them was beverage brand Gopy, which showcased ginger drinks positioned as a milder alternative to Korean ginger. "In France, it is now like a fashion," Anisa Maleck, Gopy's export manage

Innovation Wing provides equipment, workspace, guidance for hands-on projects

HONG KONG — Students were busy working on their projects when The Korea Times visited the Innovation Wing under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in early September. The space was filled with 3D printers, equipment and displays of projects developed by students. “This place is for experiential learning activities,” said Kevin Tien-Hsuan Wu, a lecturer at HKU’s Innovation Academy, who guided reporters around the facility on Sept. 2. “Students come here not just to do their homework, but to turn their ideas into prototypes.” The Innovation Wing gives students a place to put what they learn in class into practice. They can develop their own ideas or form groups with others who share their interests, with the university providing equipment, workspace and academic advice. “We encourage students to do hands-on work here,” Wu said. “They learn the knowledge in the classroom, and they actually build things here.” Students can use 3D printers to produce parts and prototypes and small jobs are supported as part of the service. Staff are on hand to h

HONG KONG — Students were busy working on their projects when The Korea Times visited the Innovation Wing under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in early September. The space was filled with 3D printers, equipment and displays of projects developed by students. “This place is for experiential learning activities,” said Kevin Tien-Hsuan Wu, a lecturer at HKU’s Innovation Academy, who guided reporters around the facility on Sept. 2. “Students come here not just to do their homework, but to turn their ideas into prototypes.” The Innovation Wing gives students a place to put what they learn in class into practice. They can develop their own ideas or form groups with others who share their interests, with the university providing equipment, workspace and academic advice. “We encourage students to do hands-on work here,” Wu said. “They learn the knowledge in the classroom, and they actually build things here.” Students can use 3D printers to produce parts and prototypes and small jobs are supported as part of the service. Staff are on hand to h

Grades matter less than motivation in AI era, HKU vice-president says

HONG KONG — When asked how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing higher education, Jay S. Siegel, vice president of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), began by challenging the premise of the question. “I don’t think that higher education is moving beyond content delivery and into critical thinking,” he said during an interview with The Korea Times on the university’s campus. Siegel, who also serves as pro-vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, argued that leading universities have always sought to develop independent thinkers. What concerns him more is whether universities place too much emphasis on grades and examinations rather than encouraging students to develop a lasting desire to learn. “Motivation is more important than assessment,” he said. Siegel believes examinations are valuable primarily because they encourage students to study, rather than because of the grades they produce. Preparing for a test requires students to read, think and engage with material, and that effort may matter more than the eventual score. A student who studies diligently but receives

HONG KONG — When asked how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing higher education, Jay S. Siegel, vice president of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), began by challenging the premise of the question. “I don’t think that higher education is moving beyond content delivery and into critical thinking,” he said during an interview with The Korea Times on the university’s campus. Siegel, who also serves as pro-vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, argued that leading universities have always sought to develop independent thinkers. What concerns him more is whether universities place too much emphasis on grades and examinations rather than encouraging students to develop a lasting desire to learn. “Motivation is more important than assessment,” he said. Siegel believes examinations are valuable primarily because they encourage students to study, rather than because of the grades they produce. Preparing for a test requires students to read, think and engage with material, and that effort may matter more than the eventual score. A student who studies diligently but receives

Murkowski calls for ‘truth’ from Peltola amid ‘pattern of lies and coverups’

28 October 2026 at 22:55
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) called for the “truth” from former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) amid what she said was a “pattern of lies and coverups” following reports the Democrat’s campaign recruited one of her midterm opponents to “ballot-stack.” “While some may try to write this off as just how politics works now, ballot-stacking should have…

Murkowski calls for ‘truth’ from Peltola amid ‘pattern of lies and coverups’

28 October 2026 at 22:55
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) called for the “truth” from former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) amid what she said was a “pattern of lies and coverups” following reports the Democrat’s campaign recruited one of her midterm opponents to “ballot-stack.” “While some may try to write this off as just how politics works now, ballot-stacking should have…

Misión de Cuba en ONU rinde tributo a Camilo Cienfuegos

28 October 2026 at 22:53

Nueva York, 28 oct (Prensa Latina) El canciller Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó hoy al colectivo de la Misión de Cuba en la ONU al tradicional homenaje al legendario comandante Camilo Cienfuegos, al cumplirse en esta ocasión 67 años de su desaparición física.

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UN condemns U.S. economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out amid Trump push

The U.N. General Assembly condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time.

What's next for Israel after election produces political gridlock

In Israel, nearly all the votes have been counted in Tuesday's election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies emerged as the largest bloc, but lost seats and fell short of the majority needed to form a government. The results leave Israel facing the prospect of political gridlock. Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv.

Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’

28 October 2026 at 22:48

Lawmakers, activists and union leaders across the US remember the co-founder of United Farm Workers union

Following the news that Dolores Huerta – the civil rights icon who popularized the rallying cry “Sí, se puede! – had died at the age of 96 on Wednesday, activists, lawmakers and civil rights leaders paid tribute to Hureta’s long and lasting legacy.

In California – where Huerta helped found the United Farm Workers (UFW) union – her death was deeply felt. It was in California’s central valley that she laid the foundations for the United Farm Workers, and helped organize the 1965 Delano grape strike – a national boycott of table grapes that resulted in better wages and working conditions for grape pickers. Several schools in California bear her name, and murals across the state depict her likeness. And in 2018, California declared 10 April – her birthday – Dolores Huerta Day.

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