The May ’68 Movement was the start of a historical period of considerable reduction in social inequalities in France which ran out of steam later for quite different reasons.
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Thomas Piketty: May 1968 and inequality
Economics
Eurostat: September Industrial production down by 6.9% in the euro area and by 6.1% in the EU year on year
Recession? What recession? Read HERE
National Politics
Alejandro Esteso Pérez – Post-election Kosovo plunges into the unknown as western allies wane
Kosovo’s recent election has brought up various questions regarding the country’s future. A search is now underway to determine how a majority can be formed in parliament, with the incumbent Albin Kurti likely to continue […]
Deregulation
The Guardian: DPD courier who was fined for day off to see doctor dies from diabetes
Many Britons claim that leaving the EU would scupper the European Social Charter and expose workers to exploitation. If something like this can occur under the Charta, who needs it? Read here
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