Davos: “They are loath to pay a living wage, but they will fund a philharmonic orchestra. They will ban unions, but they will organize a workshop on transparency in government.”
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Branko Milanovic: Dutiful dirges of Davos
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: Gross domestic product in the 2nd quarter of 2025 down 0.1% on the previous quarter
Germans are forgetting how to spell “Economic Growth”. It is at the same level as 4th quartier 2021, almost four years ago. Read Article HERE
EU politics
swissinfo.ch: FIFA retains low-tax, non-profit status despite billions
For years Andrew Jennings revealed the criminal practices of the FIFA and the Swiss authorities did nothing. He even told them where the incriminating documents were. It was the US Justice Department that finally put […]
EU politics
Owen Jones: Labour must be bolder – only a wealth tax can defeat inequality
Political parties will have to find the courage to start increasing taxes on excessive wealth – of private citizens and of corporations. That is a good start. What can follow is suggested here by Owen […]
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