Labour’s electoral debacle, Paul Mason writes, epitomises European social democracy’s coalition-building challenge. It just doesn’t see it that way.
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Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap
The US has joined the EU in committing to net-zero emissions by 2050—and the latter to 55 per cent net lower emissions by 2030. Scientists fear the ‘net’ could, once more, displace urgency.
Covid-19 in India—profits before people
Jayati Ghosh explains why more than a third of a million Covid-19 cases are being reported in India daily—and what that says about our world.
A European wealth tax
A European wealth tax could be a ‘win-win’ strategy for reducing extreme wealth inequality and funding the recovery from the pandemic.
Europe’s decarbonisation challenge? ‘Wir schaffen das’
Adam Tooze writes on the roadmaps to net-zero by 2050. Is a just transition for Europe realistic?
Putting the brakes on the spread of indecent work
Legal victories for workers against platform corporations remain partial and limited in the absence of legislative and institutional change.
Politics
Can Italy’s centre-right coalition recover from far-right influence?
The EU recovery package is now being translated into national plans—and, as Italy shows, the implications are not just economic.
Hard Labour
Labour’s electoral debacle, Paul Mason writes, epitomises European social democracy’s coalition-building challenge. It just doesn’t see it that way.
Next steps for a people’s vaccine
Ending the pandemic requires not only an intellectual-property rights waiver but scaling up knowledge transfer and public production of vaccine supplies.
Decentralising and democratising while reforming European economic governance
The Conference on the Future of Europe needs to address how EU governance can be refitted to end the crisis of legitimacy.
Economy
Insecure in work, vulnerable to infection
Research by the British TUC has highlighted how the many insecure workers in the UK have been exposed to disproportionate Covid-19 risk.
Disability and employment—towards a new economic model
‘Corporate social responsibility’ will not ensure dignified employment for people with disabilities—but raised awareness in a social economy can.
Pay your taxes where your profit is
The long-simmering demand that multinationals provide country-by-country reporting of their tax payments is coming to a dénouement.
Why we need gender-responsive central banking
The pandemic has deepened gender disparities. Central banks must recognise they have a role to play in reversing these trends.
Society
Work harder: the Porto Social Summit’s call to Europe’s welfare states
Welfare states are having to run harder to stand still. They need to act in mutual support to win the race against inequality and poverty.
What should a female career and family structure post-pandemic look like?
The pandemic threatens to exacerbate gender inequalities and reinforce the association between women and unpaid care—unless contrary action is taken.
The imperative of a gender-sensitive recovery
The coronavirus crisis has highlighted—and widened—the persistent discrimination, disadvantage and injustices women face.
A shot in the arm
The European Union needs to raise its vaccination target and bring it forward. The good news is it can.
Ecology
The climate verdict of the German Constitutional Court
A ruling last week by the German Constitutional Court in favour of ecological NGOs has major significance—and not just for Germany.
Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap
The US has joined the EU in committing to net-zero emissions by 2050—and the latter to 55 per cent net lower emissions by 2030. Scientists fear the ‘net’ could, once more, displace urgency.
From the wealth of nations to the health of nations
A new report sets out a blueprint for a European wellbeing economy.
A long-overdue step on EU sustainability reporting
A draft directive on sustainability reporting begins to address the challenge of turning the corporate tanker towards a zero-emissions 2050.
