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.
EU politics
Reuters: French left agrees rare coalition deal to take on Macron
Left-wing parties had been at odds for years Agree joint bid to win majority in parliament Deal under leadership of hard-left, eurosceptic Melenchon Agreement to be confirmed by Socialist Party on Thursday Read Here © […]
Economics
ILO: As job losses escalate, nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods
The latest ILO data on the labour market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reveals the devastating effect on workers in the informal economy and on hundreds of millions of enterprises worldwide. Read here
Corruption
Romania-Insider.com: Romanian Social Democrat leader investigated for abuse of office in new case
The egregious saga of the corruption scandals surrounding Romania’s Social Democracy Party continues. After 10 years of Romania being a member of the EU this seems not to disturb the European Union in the least. […]
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