As the ‘wise men’ of the Constitutional Council prepare to give their decision on pensions, it is worth asking a simple question. In general, can we trust constitutional judges? Let us be clear: constitutional courts play an absolutely indispensable role in all countries. Unfortunately, like all powers, these precious and fragile institutions are sometimes instrumentalised and damaged by the people to whom these eminent functions have been entrusted, who often try to impose their own political preferences under the guise of law.
Climate Crisis
Energy Monitor: New EU state aid rules keep energy transition on the back burner
Renewables and community energy get support, but so do fossil fuels, while energy efficiency – among our most crucial tools right now – is undervalued. The European Commission can turn the intentionally vague rules around […]
EU politics
Catalan News: Flanders hits back after Spain withdraws delegate’s diplomatic status
The Spanish government seems to have many problems with human rights – when it is not the human rights of corporations (yes, they too have human rights in the EU, probably stronger than those for citizens). […]
Geopolitics
Jeremy Scahill, Murtaza Hussain – Iran Blasts Trump’s Claims of Direct Talks as “Fake News” Aimed at Manipulating Markets
It’s clear that Trump has backed down, what we don’t know yet is whether it’s setting the stage for a withdrawal or a bigger attack. In ‘Dropsite News’. Read the article HERE.
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