When democracy ceases to function and elections become empty rituals mainly benefiting a corrupt political class, this is what follows.
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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 […]
Austerity
Jonathan Portes: Austerity really has hit poor people hardest – the figures prove it
Still another study proving that austerity hits the poorest the hardest in the UK – and everywhere else for that matter. How many more such studies do we need before something changes. Under the Tories […]
Economics
Branko Milanovic: When autarky becomes the only solution
This article concerning the conflict between the United States and Russia – free of polemic, sensation and war mongering – is well worth reading. Read here
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