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.
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Economics
Eurostat – Volume of retail trade down by 2.8% in the euroarea and by 2.5% in the EU yoy
This is looking ever more like a recession. Read Here
EU politics
Politico – New sanctions against Russia stuck in limbo over Greek-Hungarian protest
Odd couple is holding back deal on new sanctions against Russia. Read Here
Austerity
Bill Mitchell – IMF actions in Ecuador expose its venal motivations
The IMF were clearly miffed that their ‘authority’ had been challenged by ordinary citizen movements Read here
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