My conversation with a Moscow fruit seller today: Me: Two persimmon, please. Seller: Here you are. Me: Ah, they’re from Turkey. Seller: No, from Spain. Me: Why the Turkish flag? Seller: We’re not supposed to be selling Spanish stuff. Sanctions.

Very proud of my team for this exceptionally interesting and innovative work 👍

Unfortunately, most OECD countries are pursuing an ostrich policy with respect to population decline. Like it or not, chances are your country will face this problem. Denying reality will not change demographics. Congratulations to Estonia for being brave enough to face reality.

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Following on from yesterday’s statement condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms and as part of its urgent reconsideration of all cooperation with Russia, the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Council took a number of initial decisions today. oecd.org/newsroom/State…