On Friday, more than 200 trade unions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout major cities in Spain launched a 24-hour general strike to protest the ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine, as well as Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon. Protestors urged Spain to sever all ties with Israel immediately, with demonstrations taking place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao.
Economics
Rowland Atkinson, Andrew Baker: From Stagflation to Stagffluence
The Hollowing Out of the Rentier Economy. In a year defined by a cost of living crisis causing enormous hardship, the sharply split experiences of affluent and straining households are characterised by a polarising form […]
National Politics
Thomas Piketty: A Queen with no Lord?
With the death of Elizabeth II, it is tempting to talk about the immutability of British institutions, in contrast to France and its many revolutions and constitutions. In reality, things are more complex, and the […]
Climate Crisis
Oeko-Institute: Working from home helps to protect the climate
An increase in working from home (WFH) has the potential to save up to 3.7 million tonnes of climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions per year in Germany – even if private cars are used for most […]
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