Corruption
CatalanNews: Spain’s Constitutional Court halts judiciary reform law proposed by congress, a first in history
The cracks in Spain’s post-Franco ‘democracy’ are becoming a chasm. Read the article HERE.
Articles by Ben
Corruption
EurActiv: ‘Qatargate’ scandal casts light on ‘untouchable’ EU lawmakers
“As a corruption scandal rocks the European Parliament, lawmakers and campaign groups say a lack of asset declarations, little reporting on contacts with third countries and barely any sanctions created an environment where rule-breaking could […]
National Politics
Vijay Prashad: Can the Left Disagree Without Being Disagreeable?
A concise call for online debate on the left to be conducted with respect and tolerance. Cross-posted from Counterpunch I have been a reporter for thirty years. During this period, I have been to many […]
EU politics
Ana Contreras, María Marcos, Carlos Miguel, Francisco Costa – Spain: What will be the main consequences of the Constitutional Court’s decision?
Spain’s Constitutional Court has taken the unprecedented decision to block the passing of a law in parliament to reform the judiciary. Four legal experts give their view on what its legal consequences are. Cross-posted from […]
Finance
Algorithms, Work and the European Directive – Interview with James Farrar and Sergi Cutillas
Interview with the authors of new report “Workers’ Recommendations on the draft EU Platform Work Directive” in podcast and text form THE Platform Work Directive has reached a crucial stage. The European Parliament’s Employment Committee […]
EU politics
M.K. Bhadrakumar: The EU cracks a gentle whip at Iran
A former Indian diplomat gives his view on the EU’s new sanctions on Iran, which are likely to be chiefly motivated by a desire to weaken Russian-Iranian ties This article was produced in partnership by Indian […]
Corruption
Lucy Hall and Hans Van Scharen: ‘Qatargate’ is the tip of the iceberg
Researchers at the Corporate Europe Observatory write that they’re unsurprised by the latest EU scandal, due to years of neglect in the EU over the lobbying practices of foreign states. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Michael Roberts: Digital Work and Exploitation
Digital technology has not fundamentally altered class relations and work under capitalism Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted from Michael Roberts’ blog John Michael Roberts (no relation) is […]
Environment
Peter Harris – Cop15: Lula Calls on Rich Nations to Give More to Protect Earth’s Ecosystems
EU has ruled out establishing a biodiversity fund as part of the Cop15 deal, a key demand from some developing countries. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Uuriintuya Batsaikhan and Jan Musschoot – The gifts that keep on giving: Banks’ windfall profits as a consequence of ECB rate hikes
Banks are making massive profits on European Central Bank interest rate rises, with German and French banks making the most Cross-posted from Positive Money Europe THE ECB is expected to pay around €40 billion in […]