This week’s general strike for Gaza, led by unions and dockworkers, draws on a long tradition of antiwar resistance – and puts growing pressure on Italy’s right-wing government
Austerity
Ann Pettifor: A triumph for George Osborne’s austerity plan? Not when our social fabric is in tatters
The ex-chancellor rejoices as his target is finally hit, but austerity has taken a terrible toll Read here
Economics
Heiner Flassbeck: Germany, surrounded by evil mercantilists
The German current account surplus of probably 7 per cent of GDP in the current year is an unparalleled scandal. However, it becomes a real political catastrophe when Germany accuses countries that have fairly balanced […]
EU politics
Richard Murphy: The EU Competition Commissioner’s welcome move against UK government tax abuse
It appears the EU is to investigate into a British government scheme that may help multinational corporations pay less tax. Read here
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