If an ordinary Russian loses half of his pension or salary because of the fall in the rouble and inflation caused by the sanctions, then there is no recourse, no court where he can complain. On the other hand, if you want to deprive an oligarch with 100 million euros of half his fortune, then there are multiple procedures to challenge the decision, and very often you don’t pay anything.
Climate Crisis
Ann Pettifor: High finance is wrecking the economy and the planet—but it won’t reform itself
The establishment is waking up to the dangers of “rentier capitalism” but more than cosmetic change is required Read here
Corruption
The Guardian: EU crackdown on golden visas criticised as ‘half-hearted’
Campaigners say action plan falls short of Europe-wide measures that are required. What elso would one expect of the EU? Read here Justice commissioner Věra Jourová
Corruption
Owen Jones: Tax avoidance may be legal but it’s bankrupting our social order
With the Paradise Papers in the headlines, we at BRAVE NEW EUROPE are trying to publish what we consider the best critical articles on the topic. Read here
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