The article reflects on the fifth anniversary of the gilets jaunes movement, highlighting its impact on climate policy and class struggle. It criticizes current European climate policies for disproportionately burdening the working and lower-middle classes, using examples from France, the UK, and Germany. The author argues for more democratic and equitable approaches to climate action, emphasizing the need for policies that do not unfairly target lower-income citizens.

The article discusses the economic challenges faced by young people across Europe, emphasizing the impact of high living costs, inflation, and unemployment. It highlights the struggles of individuals in Spain, the UK, France, Lithuania, and Italy, who are dealing with high rents, low pay, and the rising prices of utilities and food. The Spanish government's rental allowance and public transport cost reduction, the UK's soaring rent prices, France's capped energy price increases, and the plight of gig workers in London are mentioned. Young people are depicted as having little optimism for their countries' economic futures, with some finding solace in the collective action of workers striking across Europe.

Darren Wall, a British ex-boxer, is facing a life sentence in Manila for leading a violent criminal gang involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and gunrunning. Wall, who moved to Manila five years ago, was arrested after a series of violent incidents, including attacking nightclub revellers and brandishing a handgun. His wife, Khanary Jane Abejo, was also arrested for allegedly obstructing police. The investigation revealed Wall's extensive network of corrupt police officers, making him feel untouchable. Wall is currently held in a severely overcrowded prison and denies any wrongdoing. The case has exposed significant corruption within the Philippines National Police.

Employers in the UK are increasingly using 'fire and rehire' tactics to force workers into accepting worse pay and conditions, a practice that is illegal in much of Europe but not in the UK. At the Jacobs Douwe Egberts coffee factory in Banbury, workers face significant pay cuts and changes to their pensions and shift patterns. The Unite trade union represents the affected workers, who have engaged in strikes and are receiving solidarity from JDE workers in other European countries. The Trade Union Congress reports that the tactic has surged during the pandemic, affecting one in ten workers. High-profile cases include British Gas, Argos, and Weetabix, with public opinion largely against the practice. The UK government has condemned the tactic but allows it for businesses in financial difficulty, which does not apply to JDE Peet's, a profitable company.