Corruption
Politico: Brussels lobbying business picks up despite pandemic
More cash for laws and contracts in Brussels Read here
Politico
Climate Crisis
Politico: EU governments whipsawed by climate and coal lawsuits
Some EU governments are trying to escape an energy investment treaty that could see them sued for billions. Read here
Climate Crisis
Politico: French court condemns government for climate inaction
It’s the first time a court condemned the French state over its climate policy. Read here
Corruption
Politico: Mogherini’s College application prompts cries of cronyism
She is exceptionally well qualified to run a training ground for future EU officials teaching them to combat democracy, enforce neo-liberalism, and support corruption. That is what the EU is all about. Read here
Corruption
Politico: Mafia harvest rewards from EU farm funds
Odd, in Italy they are called mafia, in Northern Europe Business-people. Read here
Corruption
Politico – EU: Not all commissioners are treated equally
Comparison of the treatment of Josep Borrell and Thierry Breton suggests neither rigour nor consistency on the part of the European Parliament. Read here
Corruption
Politico: France’s Commission pick Sylvie Goulard rejected by Parliament
When one reads an article like this, one can only ask: Why, oh why, do Europeans put up with the anti-democratic, neo-liberal, corrupt institution? Government should be taken “in house” again. Read here
Climate Crisis
Politico: Trucking hell in Tyrol
Austria’s effort to cut down on truck traffic collides with the EU’s principle of freedom of movement. Read here
EU politics
Politico: Irish parliament rejects EU-Mercosur deal in symbolic vote
Motion calls on Dublin to vote down major South American trade deal at EU level. Read here
Climate Crisis
Politico: Macron, 3 other leaders warn Mercosur deal could ‘destabilize’ farm sector
Here we are again: the interests of EU citizens are being suppressed so that the Germans can sell more cars. Cheaper beef for cheaper cars. What about climate change? Read here