In a groundbreaking ruling, the Brussels Court of First Instance has not only ordered the Flemish government to block a specific container of military equipment but also banned all further transit of military material to Israel. The judge found that Flanders is systematically failing to meet its obligations under arms legislation and international treaties, and even imposed a penalty for each shipment that still goes through. Four Flemish NGOs — Vredesactie, INTAL, 11.11.11 and the League for Human Rights — who brought the case, were upheld on all counts.
EU politics
Cas Mudde: Europe’s centre-right is on the wrong track with ‘good populism’
In the Austrian and Dutch elections, it’s debatable how much ground mainstream parties won by flirting with nativism. Swinging to the right carries long-term risks Read here
Climate Crisis
DeSmog UK: Majority of Directors of World’s Top Insurance Companies Tied to Polluting Industries
Analysis found links to Exxon, Koch Industries, and the US Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about a potential “revolving door,” one campaigner said, between the insurance and fossil fuel industries. Read here
Economics
Bill Mitchell: Central bank priorities are not the priorities of working people
The costs of inflation are minimal when compared to the devastating costs of unemployment Read Here
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