Benefit cuts are a form of violence creating more poverty and even leading to death, says academic.
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Huffington Post: Austerity And Cuts To Benefits Is ‘Social Murder’, New Research Claims
EU politics
German Foreign Policy: Export World Champion under Pressure
Berlin seems ready to envisage a revival of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). This strategic decision is accompanied by a clear frontline position against China, as was resolutely demanded by the Trump administration. […]
Austerity
Left Voice – The Robin Hoods of France: Electrical Workers Cut Electricity to Sell-Out Union, Reconnect for Country’s Poor
In the past few months the electrical workers of France have taken up the mantle of Robin Hood by cutting power to the rich and reconnecting the poor. Most recently, on January 20, the power […]
Corruption
Politico: Big business circles EU’s consumer protections
An industry-friendly approach to consumer protection could make its way into EU legislation after years of lobbying. Read here
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