Solutions
Al Jazeera – Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
This is a generalised revolt across Europe against the ruling class. Read the article HERE.
Cost of living
EU politics
Kerron Ó Luain – History Moved But the Liberal Left Didn’t: Ireland’s Fuel Protests
The left shoots itself in the foot when it refuses to engage with those taking action over the rising cost of living, just because some of the protestors do not share the left’s worldview. Kerron […]
National Politics
BBC – Irish PM announces €505m in fuel-cost measures after days of protests
Blockades are proven again and again to be an effective means of getting what you want. It’s a wonder why more workers do not use this method. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Michael Roberts: The cost of living and profits
New OECD report is revealing as to which European countries are being hit hardest by the cost of living crisis and what is driving. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific […]
Solutions
Euronews: Publicly-owned supermarkets? Left-wing party sparks debate in Spain as food prices soar
Podemos is part of the government, so proposing an idea at election time without backing it up with real initiative isn’t great, but at least it’s sparking debate on alternative solutions. Read the article HERE.
Finance
Ben Cuzzupe, Peter Norwood: Crunch time for consumer credit in Europe
As the cost of living crisis bites, working class Europeans are increasingly getting into problematic debt. Ben Cuzzupe is an Editor and Communications Officer at Finance Watch. Peter Norwood is a Senior Research and Advocacy […]
EU politics
Daily Sabah: Thousands march in Paris over rising prices, Macron’s pension reform
Yellow vest protests return to Paris over the cost of living crisis, while Macron tries to raise the pension age again. Read the article HERE.
Finance
Jeremy Corbyn: The Cost-of-Living Crisis Demands That We Democratize the Economy
Bring basic resources like energy, water, railways, and the postal service into democratic public ownership, writes the former Labour leader. Read the article HERE.
Corruption
BBC News – Energy bills forecast to hit over £4,200 a year in January in new warning
By January, UK energy prices will have more than doubled in a year. Read the article here.