I am not so sure. Craig Murray recently did a tour around Germany to speak at Julian Assange activist events. He reported his surprise at how far Germany has slipped away from its reputation for efficiency.
People generally believe the myth that the German train system is excellent but in reality that is just no longer true. Their rail system and other infrastructure is near collapse.
The inefficiencies are in the government, the businesses are still doing their best in a shitty situation, although right now they're obviously struggling with high energy prices, taxes and stuff like that.
The train system is government owned, lacks maintenance and they had some bad luck with their flagship, the ICE high speed train. America considered buying ICE, probably a good thing it didn't. Tho the pig (Acela express) is not much better, it uses technology from the more successful X2000, but managed to add too much weight, hence the name "the pig".
Yes there was a heavily politicised court case on which Craig did some reporting. Despite no sane person could view what he published as "doxxing the victims" the judge jailed him anyway for contempt of court which means basically not complying with reporting restrictions. This is pretty much unheard of and appeared to be the judicial and political system leaning hard on him because of his close friendship with and attempts to assist Julian Assange.
I am not so sure. Craig Murray recently did a tour around Germany to speak at Julian Assange activist events. He reported his surprise at how far Germany has slipped away from its reputation for efficiency.
People generally believe the myth that the German train system is excellent but in reality that is just no longer true. Their rail system and other infrastructure is near collapse.
The inefficiencies are in the government, the businesses are still doing their best in a shitty situation, although right now they're obviously struggling with high energy prices, taxes and stuff like that.
The train system is government owned, lacks maintenance and they had some bad luck with their flagship, the ICE high speed train. America considered buying ICE, probably a good thing it didn't. Tho the pig (Acela express) is not much better, it uses technology from the more successful X2000, but managed to add too much weight, hence the name "the pig".
Not related, but they didn't arrest that guy?
If you mean Julian then yes he is in jail awaiting extradition to US.
I meant Craig Murray.
Yes there was a heavily politicised court case on which Craig did some reporting. Despite no sane person could view what he published as "doxxing the victims" the judge jailed him anyway for contempt of court which means basically not complying with reporting restrictions. This is pretty much unheard of and appeared to be the judicial and political system leaning hard on him because of his close friendship with and attempts to assist Julian Assange.