Open Letter To Siv Jensen, Minister Of Finance, Norway
Norges Bank Investment Management has publicly asked the Ministry of Finance to be allowed to divest of oil and gas companies in Norway’s sovereign fund,
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The Collapse Of European Social Democracy, Part 1
Introduction Social Democracy (SD) has been the most powerful political force in Europe since the Second World War. It turned the nation state into the
The Refugees’ Tsunami In Italy Turns Out To Be Just A Ripple
Let’s face the truth about immigration in Italy: the country is not overloaded by millions of refugees. In fact, the majority of people who arrived
Why The Left Must Resist Wanting A Piece Of The Xenophobic Action
Since 2008 the left around the advanced world has dreamed of a popular uprising against the neoliberal elite that brought us the financial crash. Now
The Left Will Decide Poland’s Future
On October 21, Poland will hold local elections, which will be followed by the European Parliament elections in May 2019, national parliamentary elections next fall,
People’s Vote On Brexit: Be Careful What You Wish For
When thinking about Brexit and Europe, we should remember the words of Hans Magnus Enzensberger: short term hopes are futile – long term resignation is suicidal.
Can Trade Agreements Be A Friend To Labour?
Labour advocates have long complained that international trade agreements are driven by corporate agendas and pay little attention to the interests of working people. The preamble of
Sovereignty: A False Friend In The Defence Of National Identity
The debate on UK withdrawal from the EU has included talk about sovereignty, as if sovereignty were a given to which divergent political opinions can
Europe Must Target Demand To Fight Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is big business. The ILO estimates that global sex trafficking generates $99 billion in profits every year for traffickers. It’s an exploitation industry
Why Macron’s ‘Third Way’ Is EU’s Best Option
The largest question in democratic politics in Europe is: who’s in charge? The issue was illuminated in the latest standoff in the European Parliament, where
Europe’s Populist Fifth Column
European security currently rests essentially on the NATO alliance and the principle of mutual defence, and on cooperation between national intelligence services working to prevent
The Next Crisis Will Be Worse Than The Financial One
Economists have been pretty silent over the summer. It has probably been too hot to come up with new ideas. Generally speaking, most of them
The Pursuit Of Democracy And Progress In Romania
The protest that took place in Bucharest on August 10 brought Romania into the spotlight again. What drew attention even more was the unprecedented violent
Dark And Disturbing Days For Sweden
With almost all votes counted, the most evident Swedish election result is political uncertainty. Clearest winners are parties with a distinct stance on migration –
Europe Could Miss Its Opportunity For Political Realignment
“There are two sides at the moment in Europe. One is led by Macron, who is supporting migration. The other one is supported by countries that
Sweden: Forging New Alliances Under Duress
Ahead of Sweden’s autumn general elections support for the populist, far-right Swedish Democrats is surging, and traditional patterns of party collaboration are in flux. Is
What Does Chemnitz Tell Us About The Growth Of Right-Wing Radicalism In Germany?
It was a horrible evening for Karl Marx. Resting on his pedestal in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, he had to witness one of