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
German Foreign Policy: A Transmission Belt of German Supremacy
German politicians and media are intensifying pressure on Rome in anticipation of today’s EU Commission verdict on Italy’s national budget. Already last week, EU Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger announced, in reference to the Italian deficit, […]
EU politics
The Journal: Irish government criticises SF’s Irish unity adverts in the New York Times calling it ‘unhelpful’
The half-page advert says the British Government continues to ‘break its obligations’ of the Good Friday Agreement. Read Here
Economics
Eurostat: Euro area annual inflation up to 8.1%
This will be hitting the real incomes of low-paid workers hard. Time for a tax break for rich EU citizens and corporations. Read Here
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