EU politics
Vila Web: Belgian court rejects again extraditing rapper Valtònyc to Spain
What to do when the EU has a fascist justice system in a member state? Read Here
Month: May 2022
National Politics
Patrick Cockburn: London and Washington are Being Propelled by Hubris – Just as Putin was
The international atmosphere today is close to 1914 with nations on the march, but without having much idea what they are marching towards. Patrick Cockburn is the author of War in the Age of Trump (Verso) […]
National Politics
David Jamieson – Nato’s Continued Expansion is a Threat to the Whole World
Nato’s continued growth in Europe increases the threat of western war in Asia, Africa and Latin America David Jamieson is a journalist, writer and socialist activist based in Glasgow. His writing can be found at […]
Climate Crisis
DeSmog UK – How Car and Airline Advertising ‘Misleads’ the Public and Threatens Climate Action
Major car and airline companies are using adverts that greenwash their business while continuing to push highly polluting products that put the world’s climate goals at risk By Rachel Sherrington Lead Researcher and Reporter at […]
National Politics
E&E News: Buffalo shooting suspect embraced ‘eco-fascist’ label
We have a problem! Read Here
Economics
Quartz: China keeps using the wrong tools to fix its economic problems
Chinese economists and officials are sounding alarm bells over the state of the country’s stalling economy. Read Here
Economics
Michael Roberts – Crypto unTethered
Crypto currencies have found themselves caught up in the financial turbulences. Are they just another speculation object or worse? Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted from Michael’s […]
Gig Economy
Gig Economy Project – The legal battle for Uber drivers’ data rights: Interview with lawyer Anton Ekker
Anton Ekker is the lawyer for British Uber and Ola Cab drivers who, via the Worker Info Exchange, are pursuing their data rights at work at an appeal court in Amsterdam on 18 May. Before […]
Economics
Reuters: China’s economy cools sharply in April as lockdowns bite
April industrial output -2.9% y/y vs f’cast +0.4% April retail sales -11.1% y/y vs f’cast -6.1% Nationwide jobless rate highest since Feb 2020 Jan-April fixed asset investment +6.8% y/y, vs f’cast +7.0% Read Here
Economics
The Star: EU cuts eurozone GDP forecast, sees 6.1% inflation
A perfect storm is brewing for the EU economy, whereby the repercussions of many elements, such as China’s economy and US interest rates are difficult to calculate Read Here