It is a paradox: the centre-right and centre-left parties with their neo-liberal policies have lost democratic credibility and have opened the gates to the ultra-right and fascist parties. These same political elements are now supposed to defeat this threat to Europe? As Owen Jones explains, only the left can do that.
Corruption
Politico – EU: Not all commissioners are treated equally
Comparison of the treatment of Josep Borrell and Thierry Breton suggests neither rigour nor consistency on the part of the European Parliament. Read here
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: New orders in manufacturing in November 2024: -5.4% on the previous month
New orders in manufacturing: November 2024 (in real terms, provisional): -5.4% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) -1.7% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) Read HERE
Energy
Almuth Ernsting: Drax Wants to Capture State Subsidies, Not Carbon
The firm’s proposal to bury emissions from burning wood under the North Sea is still a pipe dream, says campaigner Almuth Ernsting of Biofuelwatch. Read HERE Drax Power Station Dave Pickersgill/Creative Commons
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