Thomas Piketty calls for an annual wealth tax, in addition to a progressive income tax and inehritance tax. Not only in the USA, but in Europe as well.
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Austerity
Sergio Cesaratto: Interview – Will Italy destroy the Eurozone?
“Europe’s problem is the German élite’s mindset, informed by a mercantilist model that insists on domestic wage and fiscal moderation.” Read here
Climate Crisis
New Scientist: Global emissions must peak in just three years to stay below 1.5°C
A major report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that the window for avoiding more than 1.5°C of global warming has almost closed, with immediate and drastic cuts the only way to stay […]
EU politics
Al Jazeera: Spain makes U-turn, will now sell 400 missiles to Saudi Arabia
Social Democrats simply cannot change their spots. First magnanimously declare that you are not selling weapons to a criminal dictatorship, enjoy the accolades, then kick human rights in the teeth. Read here
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