It is a paradox: the centre-right and centre-left parties with their neo-liberal policies have lost democratic credibility and have opened the gates to the ultra-right and fascist parties. These same political elements are now supposed to defeat this threat to Europe? As Owen Jones explains, only the left can do that.
EU politics
Politico: Deutsche Bank deflects EU lawmakers’ questions in money laundering probe
They will not be able to do this in front of the US congress. Just like Volkswagen and other German car makers, Deutsche Bank needs not respect EU lawmakers. This is the advantage of being […]
Climate Crisis
George Monbiot: The Earth is in a death spiral. It will take radical action to save us
Climate breakdown could be rapid and unpredictable. We can no longer tinker around the edges and hope minor changes will avert collapse. Read here
Climate Crisis
Andrew Simms – The case for an Ecological Interest Rate
Between the Anglo-American political horror shows of 2020 and the raging pandemic, something much less theatrical drifted centre stage to play a more than usually important role: interest rates. Read here
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