Bill Mitchell: More evidence against the ‘trickle down’ orthodoxy in macroeconomics

Defying conventional political labels and capitalizing on widespread distrust, a range of new movements share the conviction that all power is conspiracy. Read here

The decision to have Hans-Georg Maassen run as a candidate in Germany’s upcoming general election has prompted a wave a criticism for Merkel’s conservatives — and accusations of far-right pandering. Read here

Larry Elliot explains what conditions have lead to the whing to the right in Italy. In the end it reduces everything to one word: Eurozone. Read here