Merkel cannot save us: Europe requires new leadership
Europe has faced significant challenges last year, and looks to be facing greater ones this year. But what will it take to halt this slide? Surely a return to the status quo cannot be the answer.
Tag: austerity
The New Economics – Labour restarts the national debate
John Mcdonnell is touring up and down the country right now delivering lectures with intellectual heavyweights on the New Economics. On Wednesday, he came to Manchester with Paul Mason; read my coverage of this tectonic shift in economic discussion, and why it is so important we all get involved.
A New Deal for Europe: democratising the Union
Democracy in Europe is one thing but what exactly does DiEM25 envision as a Europe salvaged from the ruins of the post-2008 world? An interpretation of statements.
Irish general election; another austerity government to fall?
A review of the current situation in the Irish elections; with the mainstream parties stalling, it seems that once again a divided parliament a result of Sparpolitik will arise in Europe.
Report on DiEM’s Berlin Launch – by AcTVism Munich
Originally posted on Yanis Varoufakis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_74VJFOiPoc
DiEM25: retaking European Democracy – a Call to Arms
A Call to arms: On 9th February, DiEM25 is being launched at the Volksbühne in Berlin; the fight to retake European Democracy is beginning, and it’s time democrats across Europe stood up to reclaim their right as a citizen of Europe to democracy. “Carpe DiEM”
Spanish politics – paralysed and divided
With Spain’s politics remaining stagnant and fractured since the elections in December, observers are still waiting for a breakthrough to be one by the negotiating parties; given recent developments, it seems that time might have come a little closer.
Greek Bailout – new faces, old questions
Greece has been passing reforms since Alexis Tsipras’ government, reelected in September, underwent the path of accepting the Troika’s demands. However things have come up against a wall recently over pensions; meanwhile in the opposition, New Democracy has a new face.
Euro News Memo – Outcome of the Spanish elections
A short memorandum on the outcomes of Spain’s recent general elections, the problems they now face and the challenges the parties will face moving forward.
State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update
Development of British-EU negotiations, splits in the German establishment and a minor shift in the state of migrants’ lives – all the updates on Euro News over the weekend.
In Search of Europa 