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
Finance
The American Interest: The World’s Largest Tax Haven? Guess Who
Nick Shaxson: “This is the best article I’ve seen about Tax Haven USA” Read here
Climate Crisis
Labour Heartlands: EU leaders fail to commit to climate neutrality by 2050
Despite there been more Green MEP’s in the European parliament than at any time the EU roll back on its promise climate neutral by 2050 Read here
EU politics
City Lab: In Need of Housing, Barcelona Fines Landlords For Long-Vacant Buildings
The massive fines levied against the investment funds have been interpreted as a “declaration of war” from Mayor Ada Colau, who wants more affordable housing. Read here
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