The EU political elite has no values, just the need to hold onto power. When that means being “liberal”, then why not? When it means going to the far right, well that is fine too. The Social Democrats will, as always, be following.
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Austerity
Paul Mason: The Italian crisis shows why the European left must break with the neoliberal EU
Without a radical realignment, social democrats in Italy and elsewhere face political extinction as racists and populists exploit this moment. Read here
EU politics
Pew Research Center: European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism
There is some very interesting information in this article. It is long, but one can select those sections that are most relevant. Read here
Environment
ICCT: On-road diesel vehicles responsible for nearly half of the deaths from air pollution from vehicles
EU cities are especially affected by diesel cars. EU hegemon Germany is the EU hegemon will block meaningful laws to protect EU citizens. The profits of German car corporations are more important. Read here
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