EU politics
Marco D’Eramo: L’Europe profonde
Analysis of Europe’s Farmer revolt. In New Left Review’s ‘Sidecar’. Read the article HERE.
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Lily Lynch – The EU’s American Queen
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?’
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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Politico – Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for 2nd term
‘Frau Genocide,’ as Clare Daly MEP aptly dubbed her, is surely going to be European Commission president for another five years, bringing shame on all of Europe. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Michael von der Schulenburg – The Ukraine War could come to an unexpected end
A potential shift towards Russian cooperation and the need for a pan-European peace initiative. Michael von der Schulenburg, former UN Assistant Secretary-General, escaped East Germany in 1969, studied in Berlin, London and Paris and worked […]
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Harrison Stetler – Two Years Into the Ukraine War, Europe Has No Strategy
‘On Thursday, European leaders released another €50 billion in funding for Ukraine. The funds are a lifeline for the Ukrainian military — but waning US support and the stalemate on the front line are chipping […]
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 […]
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Euronews – ‘Punishment beatings’ used at EU-backed Greek refugee camps and detention centres, alleges NGO
“Staff have abused refugees for talking in line, coughing, and not cleaning their rooms, the Border Violence Monitoring Network claims.” Read the full article HERE.
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Politico – EU to slap new sanctions on Hamas
As Israel’s genocide goes on, the EU hones in on punishing…Hamas. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Oxfam – A wealth tax on EU multi-millionaires and billionaires could raise 286.5 billion euros each year, 40% of the EU’s recovery fund
As the World Economic Forum begins in Davos, a new Oxfam report on inequality reveals an incredible growth in inequality in the EU. Cross-posted from the Oxfam website The EU’s five richest billionaires increased their […]