For those of you who might have missed it, their were activites throughout Europe in protest at the inaction of politicians and the EU with regard to global warming, many of them blocking traffic in major cities.
Economics
Bill Mitchell: Governments should not ‘cool’ an economy or cut deficits when there are millions unemployed still
They have been waiting for years. Now they are back: the free market economists. Read here
National Politics
Blaise Malley: SIPRI report: Global military spending increases for eighth year in a row
Not surprisingly, the biggest surge in spending came in Europe, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read HERE
EU politics
City Lab: In Need of Housing, Barcelona Fines Landlords For Long-Vacant Buildings
The massive fines levied against the investment funds have been interpreted as a “declaration of war” from Mayor Ada Colau, who wants more affordable housing. Read here
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