EU politics
Al Jazeera: Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?
The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country’s coast during an economic crisis. Read the article HERE.
EU
Gig Economy
Gig Economy Project – EU member-states agree Platform Work Directive position
Both the platform lobby and pro-employment rights’ MEP Leïla Chaibi reacted critically to the Council’s Platform Work Directive position The Gig Economy Project is a BRAVE NEW EUROPE media network for gig workers in Europe. Click […]
Climate Crisis
Seán Fearon: Degrowth at a crossroads
The Beyond Growth conference was a landmark event for the degrowth movement, but it also highlighted the risks of co-option by the powerful. Seán Fearon is a PhD researcher at Queen’s University Belfast, working in […]
EU politics
Gig Economy Project – Open letter from French unions and worker collectives to EU labour ministers on the ‘French model’ and the Platform Work Directive
Labour ministers of EU member-states are set to finalise their position on the Platform Work Directive, with reports that France – the state must opposed to strong employment rights in the Directive – now holds […]
Climate Crisis
Euronews: ‘Another missed opportunity’: EU Commissioner rules out private jet ban
The EU Transport Commission has said it won’t curb private jet use. Read the article HERE.
Corruption
The European Conservative: Qatargate MEP Lifts Lid on Parliamentary Espionage
Eva Kaili, the Greek MEP and former vice-president of the European Parliament accused of money laundering and bribery as part of the ‘Qatargate’ scandal, is on the offensive, claiming she’s been targeted for her work […]
National Politics
Conor Gallagher: What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for the new cold war?
The Turkish President won the election run-off on Sunday and now the US and EU will have to work out what to do with Nato’s disobedient member. Cross-posted from Other News Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
EU politics
Nicholas Vinocur: All hail Queen Ursula!
The fact that it will be a coronation for Ursula von der Leyen to secure a second term as European Commission President says a lot about the state of EU democracy. In Politico. Read the […]
Austerity
Andreas Sartzekis: Four years of ultraliberal break-up and attacks on rights in Greece
After much hesitation, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis junior has set the legislative elections for 21 May. Although the polls show his party, New Democracy (ND), in the lead, the results are uncertain, so great is […]
EU politics
Dominique Pierre – Fortress Europe: more migrants dying in the Mediterranean
The first quarter of 2023 was the deadliest for migrants crossing the Mediterranean since 2017. Published on International Viewpoint. Read the article HERE.