EU politics
Euro Intelligence – I want this vaccine, not the other one
How the beady little minds of the EU political elite have become counterproductive for Europe and its citizens Read here
Year: 2021
Climate Crisis
Hauke Benner – Energy scientists: Electricity from 100% renewable energy as early as 2030 – worldwide! – Really?
The discussion about stopping the climate crisis is going in two directions: a technical solution based on an expansive capitalist model financed by international corporations or a societal and economic readjustment aimed at greater equality […]
Climate Crisis
CNN: Norway, the UK and Canada are not climate champions. They are climate hypocrites
“Norway, the UK and Canada are not climate champions. They are climate hypocrites.” These nations “all plan to keep producing fossil fuels, investing in new projects and explorations.” Read Here Extinction Rebellion activists protest against […]
Economics
Bill Mitchell: The income-expenditure relationship in macroeconomics – graphic treatment
Bringing MMT to a broader readership Read Here
Finance
Fairwork Podcast – Representation
In 2016, the headlines erupted with news that Deliveroo riders in London were on strike. This was the first time that workers in the gig economy had mobilised in the UK, taking to the streets […]
Economics
Philipp Heimberger, Nikolaus Kowall – Draghi Government: Seven ‘Surprising’ Facts about Italy
Italy’s recovery must be considered a central task of European economic policy. Mario Draghi’s start as prime minister should be seen as an opportunity for a “New Southern Policy”. Philipp Heimberger is Economist at the […]
EU politics
Antoni Soy: In Catalonia, independence wins – but what comes now?
Insight into the recent surprise election results in Catalonia and what might follow Antoni Soy is Honorary Professor in Economic Policy at the University of Barcelona Edited by BRAVE NEW EUROPE Puede leer este artículo […]
EU politics
Ben Wray – Uber drivers are workers from the moment they log-in, UK Supreme Court rules
The legal verdicts against Uber and for workers are mounting up across Europe. Its business model may not be able to survive this. Ben Wray is a freelance journalist leading BRAVE NEW EUROPE’S Gig Economy […]
EU politics
Vila Web – Heavy clashes with police during fifth night of protests in Catalonia
Demonstrators call for freedom of speech and condemn police violence Read and Watch here
EU politics
Martin Höpner – More bite for the European Semester: The EU Commission shows its new weapons
The Commission proudly shows off its new armoury. To obtain financial support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Member States must implement European Semester recommendations. The march towards an authoritarian Europe must be stopped. Martin […]