Italy voted last Sunday in a way that should deeply frighten all those who still feel a touch of responsibility for Europe in them. But nothing of the sort can be observed in German politics or the public. One merely sees one’s own prejudices confirmed and reflexively admonishes Italian politics to finally turn to the path of virtue that Germany has long been charting. The fact that this election in Italy was preceded by a long process of disappointment and frustration about the behaviour of the most important European neighbours is simply ignored.
EU politics
The Business Times: European parliament deals setback to EU-US trade talks
A surprise vote, but then the EU parliament cannot decide. It can just make a recommendation. So much for democracy in the EU. Also, Germany wants this deal to protect its car industry. And what […]
Finance
Ben Wray – How Big Tech Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombs
Review of Nick Srnicek’s new book about AI, ‘Silicon Empires’. In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.
Climate Crisis
The Parliament: European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
The EU’s landmark plan to make food production more sustainable survived an all-out lobbying barrage from farmers, agribusinesses and even the U.S. government. Let us see what follows including CAP Read here Photo by Press […]
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