Protesters from France’s yellow vest movement marched Saturday for a 17th straight weekend in Paris and other cities to maintain pressure on the government to reverse policies they see as favoring the rich.
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Austerity
Bill Mitchell: Greek austerity – a denial of basic human rights, penalty should be imprisonment
In Greece, the Troika led by Germany violated the very essence of humanity – our ability to eat and survive. Read here
Finance
The Nib: The Wealthy Aren’t Paying Their Share. How Do We Get Rid of Tax Havens?
Despite Panama and Paradise Paper revelations, and hubristic political promises, tax havens continue to support tax evasion and looting by global elites. This superb infographic tells the sordid story of a global failure. Read here
EU politics
Politico: Bulgarian investigative journalist murdered
Three investigative journalists have been murdered in EU nations this year. This is not what democracy looks like. Read here
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