The victory of the right-wing candidate George Simion in the first round of Romania’s rerun presidential election has been celebrated by some on the right as a populist victory. By this account, the EU- and NATO-aligned forces that overturned the country’s previous election in November have failed to turn back the growing backlash against the establishment. But a deeper analysis suggests a more complex and troubling picture.
Economics
Politico: Spain pulls out of energy treaty over climate concerns
Spain has begun the process of withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty, its minister for the ecological transition said today. Read Here
Climate Crisis
Ann Pettifor: The Latent, Unused Power of Citizens and the Production of Public Collateral
Taxpayers have agency over global financial markets…they subsidise, embolden and enrich centres of financial power like those of Wall St and the City of London. A long read, but well worth it. Read here
Austerity
Le Monde – German Recession: Bridge partially collapses in Germany’s Dresden
This is a further result of German obsession with austerity and the recession it is causing. Read HERE
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