Neither country respected their self-imposed budget obligations in 2015, the German commissioner said. He wants to fine Portugal and Spain .2% of their GDP for not keeping their deficit low? This shows … Continue reading Günther Oettinger urges action against Spain and Portugal over deficits
Great rant by Jonathan Pie about Brexit.. he makes a few good points! It is a be NSFW.. so watch out! Source: “What’s that coming over the hill? The Tories” – Jonathan … Continue reading “What’s that coming over the hill? The Tories” – Jonathan Pie – YouTube
Par Niels Kadritzke (Le Monde diplomatique – English edition, July 2016) // Greece’s public assets, including ports and airports, went at discount prices to predatory buyers who will deprive the state of … Continue reading Greece is sold off and sold out, by Niels Kadritzke (Le Monde diplomatique)
The common currency is a flawed project that threatens to hold back European economies for decades to come. This article hits the nail on the head and shows why it will be … Continue reading Brexit isn’t the most serious threat to the EU — the euro is
There’s a lot of blame to go around for the outcome of the Brexit vote, and I’d put fiscal austerity near the top of the list. Great article in the Washington post … Continue reading The Brexit and budget austerity: What’s the connection? – The Washington Post
Elite media scorn for anti-establishment movements only vindicates their animating drives. THE DECISION BY UK VOTERS to leave the EU is such a glaring repudiation of the wisdom … Continue reading Brexit is Only the Latest Proof of the Insularity and Failure of Western Establishment Institutions
Isn’t it ironic that the UK is now voting on whether or not they want independence from the EU? Are there similarities to the American independence movement from Britain? Counting is under … Continue reading Counting under way in UK’s historic referendum on EU membership – BBC News
The European Union is a barrier to a progressive government, says Graham Stringer. In spite of what you may have heard, the EU is not a progressive organisation. It is a club … Continue reading If you want a genuine leftwing government, you need to vote Leave
Citizens from nine European nations have rated living conditions in their home countries and those in neighboring countries on a scale of one to 10. Here are the results. Switzerland #1 and … Continue reading This is the country that most Europeans think has the best quality of life
On May 27, 2016, Statistics Iceland (the national statistical agency) released the news – Iceland economy to grow by 4.3% in 2016. The nation is enjoying strong household consumption and investment growth … Continue reading Iceland proves the nation state is alive and well
Poll shows 88% of 600 experts fear long-term fall in GDP if UK leaves single market, and 82% are alarmed over impact on household income They polled 600 “experts” who all happen … Continue reading Economists overwhelmingly reject Brexit in boost for Cameron
Economists give strong critique of neoliberal doctrine ushered in by Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s They arrive at this conclusion yet the governments throughout Europe, especially in Greece, keep … Continue reading Austerity policies do more harm than good, IMF study concludes
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