EU politics
Al Jazeera – Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate
Banning candidates that you don’t like is indeed anti-democratic. Read the article HERE.
Democracy
EU politics
Politico – EU leaders fear Commission power grab on defense after Trump’s exit
We should all fear Ursula Von Der Leyen being able to decide on matters of war and peace on behalf of Europe. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Branko Marcetic – Why shouldn’t Ukraine hold elections?
Many Western media and commentators have ridiculed the idea that Ukraine could put on an election while the war with Russia goes on, but there’s no reason why democracy must be suspended. Branko Marcetic is […]
EU politics
Jeffrey Sommers – JD Vance Against Democracy: Munich Security Conference, or Munich Beer Hall?
Both the liberals and the far-right treat democracy instrumentally, but the more worrying question is whether the people actually care about democracy anymore. Jeffrey Sommers is Professor of Political Economy & Public Policy in the Department of African &African […]
Corruption
Corporate Europe Observatory – Commission’s ‘NGO gag order’ will boost corporate lobby power
The Commission’s new guidelines for funding for NGOs are designed to silence critical voices. Cross-posted from Corporate Europe Observatory The time has come to silence green NGOs in Brussels, according to the European Commission. As […]
EU politics
David Broder – Emmanuel Macron Is Refusing to Allow the Left to Govern
‘Emmanuel Macron has ruled out appointing a government led by the biggest force in parliament, the left-wing New Popular Front. His refusal confirms a case long made by the Left: it’s time to get rid […]
EU politics
Politico – Inside von der Leyen’s charm offensive ahead of knife-edge vote on her future
The European Parliament confirmation vote on a second term for Ursula Von Der Leyen as European Commission President is likely to be held on 18 July. It will be a secret ballot, so we will […]
EU politics
Reuters: Brussels threatens to hit Hungary’s economy if Orban vetoes Ukraine aid – FT
‘The European Union will sabotage Hungary’s economy if Budapest blocks fresh aid to Ukraine at a summit this week, under a confidential plan drawn up by Brussels, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.’ Read the […]
Geopolitics
Ralph Nader – Take Your Pick: The Omnicides That Threaten Us All If We Don’t Act
The five omnicides: climate violence; pandemics; nuclear, chemical and biological weapons; uncontrolled AI; and kleptocratic regimes. Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate and the author of “The Seventeen Solutions: Bold Ideas for Our American Future” […]
Solutions
Richard D. Wolff – Socialism’s Self-Criticism and Real Democracy
Socialism will only offer a complete alternative to capitalism if enterprises are worker-run. Richard D. Wolff is professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a visiting professor in the Graduate Program […]