EU politics
Prem Sikka: Unpicking the City of London’s new finance sector propaganda
A new report paints a rosy picture of the finance sector’s tax contribution. Prem Sikka digs a bit deeper… Read here
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EU politics
El Nacional Cat – Ponsatí: “The streets will end up forcing the institutions”
The political situation in Catalonia has reached an impasse, which has more to do with the political leadership than the Catalans themselves. This is the danger when independnce is the goal, not a better society […]
Austerity
Common Space: Scotland set for #YellowVests protests as Macron makes concessions and threats
An organiser said: “A change of the current system to one that suits the socialist principles of the Scottish people. A fairer society that works for us all not just a handful of globalist bankers […]
Corruption
The Guardian: Uber pushed for UK congestion charges that would hit poor hardest
Two neo-liberals have a meeting. A Tory minister, notorious for his incompetence in public transport – or attempt to destroy its credibility, who wishes to further privatise public transport, and the CEO of an international […]
EU politics
Ashoka Mody: Germany’s Economy Will Be Europe’s Problem
If people aren’t prospering, they won’t support integration. Read here
Austerity
Cain Burdeau: Macron Yields to Protests, But Anger Remains
The anger isn’t dying down and the protests in France aren’t stopping. Read here
Finance
Branko Milanovic – The Inequality Paradox: Rising Inequalities Nationally, Diminishing Inequality Worldwide
Workers in emerging economies benefited from globalization and workers in rich countries, on balance, did not. Overturning globalization, however, will neither work nor bring a real improvement to the Western middle classes. Read here at […]
Economics
Michael Roberts: Back to Front
Is it supply that drives an economy or demand? Read here
Corruption
Politico: Big business circles EU’s consumer protections
An industry-friendly approach to consumer protection could make its way into EU legislation after years of lobbying. Read here
EU politics
Amnesty International – Britain: Stansted 15 verdict is ‘crushing blow’ for human rights in the UK
This is a truly appalling miscarrage of justice. There is no reason for criminalising citizens for doing their democratic duty. The 15 human rights defenders always insisted they were acting to prevent what they believed […]