This is the result of the financialisation of homes. Dirty money, be it from developing nations or the rich in the advanced economies is seeking secure havens. And what is more secure than nations, like those of the EU, which protect such transactions via weak regulatory systems. That this has occurred has to do more with a few judges and prosecutors in Spain than a efficient rule of law.
Deregulation
George Monbiot: Is this the end of civilisation? We could take a different path
We are destroying the planet. There is no doubt about that, just about how long we can ignore this fact. Read here
Geopolitics
The Cradle: Why Israel occupies five Lebanese hills
Tel Aviv’s occupation of five heights in Lebanon offers no real military advantage, primarily serving psychological and political aims. However, keeping its troops there for long risks a ceasefire collapse Read HERE
National Politics
Connor Echols: UK to send controversial ‘depleted uranium’ rounds to Ukraine
The weapons are exceptionally good at breaking through armor but carry risks of long-term harm to civilians Read HERE
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