Austerity
RTE: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in March
With its class war against the working people of the UK the Tory government is driving the nation into recession. The EU is soon to follow – for the same reason. Read Here
Neo-Liberalism in the EU
Gig Economy
The Gig Economy Project – European Parliament’s right-wing divided over platform work directive
A private hire platform lobby event in Brussels saw sharp divides within the centre-right EPP Group, and heard fears from platforms over a new attempt to push the Directive further to the left The Gig […]
Austerity
Jason Hickel: “It’s either degrowth for the rich or climate disaster”
To prevent climate breakdown rich countries need to consume less. Listen Here
Austerity
Michael Hudson – Ukraine 4 Steps On
After the people of Ukraine and Russia, the other losers of the Ukrainian war will be Europe. Michael Hudson is the author of Killing the Host (published in e-format by CounterPunch Books and in print by Islet). His […]
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Heiner Flassbeck: Argentina again under IMF curatorship – with absurd consequences
In December last year, Patrick Kaczmarczyk and I pointed out that even 20 years after the great currency drama in Argentina, neither the country nor the international community have found a way to bring the […]
Austerity
Guy Standing – The Neoliberal Origins of Russia’s War
The problem with neo-liberalism is that its ultimate form is fascism. We are seeing this not only in Russia, but in many nations, not to mention the Trump government. Guy Standing is Professorial Research Associate, […]
Austerity
Richard Murphy – Globalisation is failing
Richard Murphy on a number of topics concerning economics and politics in Britain, but as is often the case in political economy, much of it is applicable for most of Europe.
Climate Crisis
Michael Hudson – Accidental Crisis?
Another fascinating interview with Michael Hudson concerning how the US has converted the Ukranian war into a victory over Germany and the EU. Michael Hudson is the author of Killing the Host (published in e-format by CounterPunch Books […]
Corruption
Lee Jones – Ukraine: The Reality of Sovereignty
Pursuing national sovereignty means keeping foreign powers out of your domestic politics not inviting them in, as Ukraine’s leaders have been doing for decades Lee Jones is Reader in International Politics at Queen Mary University […]
Austerity
Mathew D. Rose – Germany’s Chickens Come Home to Roost
Germany’s policy in this millennium has been to kick the can down the road. What happens when the road ends? Mathew D. Rose is an Investigative Journalist specialised in Organised Political Crime in Germany and […]