As the ‘wise men’ of the Constitutional Council prepare to give their decision on pensions, it is worth asking a simple question. In general, can we trust constitutional judges? Let us be clear: constitutional courts play an absolutely indispensable role in all countries. Unfortunately, like all powers, these precious and fragile institutions are sometimes instrumentalised and damaged by the people to whom these eminent functions have been entrusted, who often try to impose their own political preferences under the guise of law.
Corruption
Miguel Guerra – Law & Order: Spain
Miguel Guerra criticises the state of law and order in Spain, but this is applicable to most European nations South of Scandinavia: Law and order does not apply for the corrupt political elite. He might […]
Corruption
Branko Marcetic: Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Shows Little Has Changed for Big Banks Since 2008
The spectacular collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was caused by corruption, financial recklessness, and poor decision-making. With its bailout echoing 2008’s eager bailouts for the rich, it begs the question: How much longer will Americans […]
Austerity
Serge Halimi: Forgotten France rises up
A brilliant article. Le Monde diplomatique at its best. The social reality Halimi describes could be the UK. Also the forces protecting neo-liberalism: Graduates, the middle class, those in big cities, the EU ‘Journalists must […]
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