With winter approaching, energy bills across Europe are soaring. In France alone, gas tariffs have jumped by 84% compared to six years ago.

Yet, we must not direct our anger at the price hikes themselves. Rates only climb once bureaucrats and capitalists have decided to pass the financial burden on to us—and it is that decision we must criticise.

They foresaw this outcome more than six months ago, and chose to prioritise arms manufacturing over human lives.