The firing of the anti-monopolist Barry Lynn at the behest of Google has brought the topic of tech monopolies into the political limelight in the US. This is a long read, but provides an insight into Lynn’s work and those pushing back. The question is, why is this hardly a topic in Europe? In the EU illegal cartels have become endemic and de facto tolerated by the EU, having to fear only minor fines in comparison to their transgression, thus translating into trans-European monopolies.
Climate Crisis
Reuters – Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll
The loss of 4,000 automanufacturing jobs, primarily in the UK and Germany, is just the latest body blow to the automobile sector in Europe. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Politico – New sanctions against Russia stuck in limbo over Greek-Hungarian protest
Odd couple is holding back deal on new sanctions against Russia. Read Here
EU politics
Neil Warner: The Idea of “Social Europe” Became an Alibi for the European Union’s Neoliberal Turn
European left parties responded to the crisis of social democracy by proposing more radical reforms to be carried out at a transnational level. But the call for “social Europe” ended up serving as a thin […]
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