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Jodie Keane – New EU trade rules could put poor countries in a billion dollar ‘green squeeze’

April 29, 2024 Ben Wray 1

A series of new EU rules are set to increase costs for global south companies when exporting to Europe, an approach which is supposed to tackle climate change but may simply increase poverty. Jodie Keane […]

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ETUC/NEF: Examining the Impact of EU Fiscal Rules on Social and Green Investments

April 8, 2024 Ben Wray 0

Just three EU countries out of 27 can meet their social and climate commitments under new EU Fiscal Rules. New joint report by the ETUC and NEF. Read the report HERE.

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Colin Gannon – The European Union Is Embracing Militarization

March 25, 2024 Ben Wray 0

‘EU officials have moved to dramatically increase European arms spending and beef up the EU’s military capacities. This turn is coming at the expense of action to address the climate crisis or the defense of […]

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Angela Hilmi, Emile Frison – Farmer Protests: The Wrong U-Turn

March 25, 2024 Ben Wray 0

Farmers and the environment do not have divergent interests, quite the opposite. What European farmers don’t have any interest in is EU agricultural policies which impoverish them. Angela Hilmi is a panel expert with IPES-Food […]

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Michael von der Schulenburg, Hans-Joachim Funke – With its role in the Ukraine war, the EU may risk its own political future

March 20, 2024 Ben Wray 0

As the US retreats from the Ukraine war, the EU has the chance to lead a new peace effort – but it’s leaders only appear interested in deepening a war that Ukraine can’t win. Michael […]

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Bianca Carrera Espriu – How Border Externalisation Became the EU’s Migration Strategy 

March 20, 2024 Ben Wray 0

Having played a key role in providing political cover for Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Von Der Leyen is now making sure the massive refugee crisis the Gaza war has generated will be contained by Egypt’s […]

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Politico – EU snubs dying solar manufacturers as China poised to swallow market

March 13, 2024 Ben Wray 0

EU solar manufacturers can’t compete with their Chinese rivals, a painful reality for Von Der Leyen and her NATO buddies. Read the article HERE.

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Alastair Crooke – Europe is fearful and desperate

March 11, 2024 Ben Wray 0

Europe has heavily over-invested in its Ukraine project, and now sees it crumbling. In ‘Al Maydeen English’. Read the article HERE.

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Lily Lynch – The EU’s American Queen

March 6, 2024 Ben Wray 0

Some much needed critique of Ursula Von Der Leyen’s centralisation of geopolitical power in Europe. In ‘UnHerd’. Read the article HERE.

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Social Democratic MEP calls out German Chancellor over Platform Work Directive: ‘Which side are you on?’

February 27, 2024 Ben Wray 0

Debate in the European Parliament comes as hope is revived that a platform work regulation deal could be struck before the end of the parliamentary term. The Gig Economy Project is a BRAVE NEW EUROPE […]

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Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine by Avi Shlaim

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Book Review by Hossam el-Hamalawy Avi Shlaim’s Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine is a book written in the midst of catastrophe, not after its dust has settled.  It is a work shaped […]

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After Nations – The Making and Unmaking of a World Order by Rana Dasgupta

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Reviewed by Branko Milanovic´ This new splendid and beautifully-written book by Rana Dasgupta has as its title After Nations: The Making and Unmaking of a World Order. The idea, briefly sketched in the introduction and […]

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