Before the law, all people should be equal. Thanks to EU austerity and neo-liberalism, laws too have become a commodity, which one can buy, as in the case of Golden Visas. This allows rich foreigners to buy residency in an EU member state, giving them all the advantages of citizenship. In Portugal, the Social Democrats (who else!) with the right wings parties, are giving this a new spin by creating the Green Visa (500,000 Euros per person).
Climate Crisis
City Lab: Why Sweden Wants to Revive Europe’s Night Trains
The Swedish government sees this low-cost, environmentally friendly travel option as key to “becoming the world’s fossil-free welfare country.” Read here
Climate Crisis
BBC: Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights
Australia’s energy minister has urged households in New South Wales – a state that includes the country’s biggest city Sydney – to switch off their lights in the face of an energy crisis. Read Here […]
Economics
George Turner – If we want tax exiles to contribute to the recovery, then we need to tax them
Attempts to ban tax haven companies from receiving bailouts are eye-catching and popular, but won’t touch Britain’s tax exiles Read here
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