Climate Crisis
Euronews – Charon heatwave: Why is it so hot in Europe and how long will it last?
An overview of the heatwave in Europe. Read the article HERE.
Europe
EU politics
Tatu Ahponen: Finland’s Neoliberal and Far-Right Alliance Is a Sign of Things to Come in Europe
In Finland, a new government represents how compatible neoliberal and far-right politics are. The Left must answer the challenge by opposing austerity in addition to racism. In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Anatol Lieven: Why the NATO summit in Vilnius matters
The “ironclad” commitment to Ukraine joining Nato makes peace talks with Russia harder. Anatol Lieven is Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He is the author of ‘Pakistan: A […]
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 […]
EU politics
No Cold War – Briefing: Europe Needs an Independent Foreign Policy
An entirely sensible proposal to end the militarisation of Europe, stop the continent’s growing dependence on US energy, and oppose the US-led agenda to decouple from China. Read the article HERE.
Environment
Euronews – Air pollution: From Barcelona to Southampton, these are Europe’s worst cruise ports
Cruise ships stopping in Barcelona’s port causes three times as much air pollution in the city than all the cars in Barcelona combined. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Catherine Woollard – Unpacking the Pact: Winners and Losers of the New EU Migration Deal
The EU’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum reduces protection standards and is heavily reliant on so-called “safe third countries”. Catherine Woollard is Director of the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE). Cross-posted from […]
EU politics
Aufhe Bunga Bunga – Silvio Berlusconi: An Oral History
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi died on 12 June 2023 at the age of 86. In this special episode of the Aufhe Bunga Bunga podcast, we say goodbye to the towering figure of the […]
Environment
Richard Gregory: Europe has lost over half a billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilisers
Destroying Europe’s biodiversity is not just about endangered species – it will ultimately undermine the basis for food production Richard Gregory is honorary professor of Genetics, Evolution & Environment at University College London. Cross-posted from […]
EU politics
Jonathan Cook: British warmongering is driving Europe towards catastrophe in Ukraine
From lobbying for fighter jets to supplying depleted uranium, the UK is making sure escalation is the only way forward. Cross-posted from Jonathan Cook’s blog Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an unexpected trip to Britain […]