Corruption
Politico – Trump lawyer Giuliani got paid to lobby Romanian president
What a read! Another EU Social Democratic party that has discoverd that the key to success is lie, lie, and lie again. Laws are for losers. Read here
Politico
EU politics
Politico: Britain’s middle-class Brexit Anxiety Disorder
This sounds more like class conflict. For the traditional liberal elite, the political upheaval happening all around them is likely to be “incredibly anxiety-provoking.” Read here
Corruption
Politico: EU legislators rake in millions in outside earnings
This is just the tip of the iceberg. What about the jobs following their time at the EU? What about jobs now for their family members? What about the perks: travel, gifts, entertainment? What about […]
Corruption
Politico: No transparency please, we’re Members of the European Parliament
The EU political elite at its corrupt best. As we learnt from the United Kingdom parliamentary expenses scandal of 2009, many, when not most politicians, have no scruples about using funds provided for the political […]
EU politics
Politico – Romania: Liviu Dragnea, Brussels’ oncoming ‘illiberal’ headache
The analysis is wrong. The EU is breeding such populists in the former East Block nations. They successfully enforce the neo-liberal policy of the EU, which, as in Southern Europe, is pushing much of the […]
EU politics
Politico: Center-right grouping proposes tough security offer for EU election
The EU political elite has no values, just the need to hold onto power. When that means being “liberal”, then why not? When it means going to the far right, well that is fine too. […]
EU politics
Politico: How Draghi lost Italy
An interesting take on Draghi’s role in Italian finances and politics. Read here
Corruption
Politico: EU official forced to resign over energy interests
In the EU there are apparently laws that do not apply for politicians, especially when it is a question of their bank accounts. Read here
Austerity
Politico: Europe’s losing streak – Why Brussels feels so dazed and confused in 2018.
Nice try, but these articles always fail when they claim the EU has missed a chance to realise a new vision for its future. There is only one vision for the EU and neo-liberalism with […]
Corruption
Politico: European Parliament accused of political stitch-up over top posts
The only amazing thing about this report is its portrayal of the current situation as something new. The EU was always extremely corrupt. Instead of embedding this article in the EU tradition of corruption, Politico […]