In a groundbreaking ruling, the Brussels Court of First Instance has not only ordered the Flemish government to block a specific container of military equipment but also banned all further transit of military material to Israel. The judge found that Flanders is systematically failing to meet its obligations under arms legislation and international treaties, and even imposed a penalty for each shipment that still goes through. Four Flemish NGOs — Vredesactie, INTAL, 11.11.11 and the League for Human Rights — who brought the case, were upheld on all counts.
Austerity
Philip Cunliffe: Why university staff are right to strike
Marketisation threatens the very purpose of our universities. Read here
Economics
Eurostat: Euro area international trade in goods deficit €34.0 bn – €42.3 bn deficit for EU
The first estimate for euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in July 2022 was €235.5 billion, an increase of 13.3% compared with July 2021 (€207.8 bn). Imports from the rest […]
Austerity
Simon Wren-Lewis: The biggest economic policy mistake of the last decade, and it had nothing to do with academic economists
In Germany austerity is still considered the only responsible financial policy – by politicians, media , and populace. The same is true of the EU poltical elite. Read here
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