Northern Ireland Elections: Warning Light For May’s Brexit Plans
The British prime minister, Theresa May, does not take time off from her responsibilities in London to travel to Scotland – even to address the
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Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
Reducing Europe’s Gender Employment Gap
One of the common values that unites the European Union is that of equal opportunities: all citizens should have the same possibility to improve their
Trump To The Rescue Of Europe
The Chinese aren’t the only ones Donald Trump picks on when it comes to international trade. He is also going after the Germans for their
More To Macron Than Ideological Ambiguity
When asked where he stands on the left-right axis, Emmanuel Macron gives a long answer along these lines: “I come from the left, but I
Do We Need Another Renault To Wake Us Up?
Exactly 20 years ago today, the very first European-wide strike was organized. In all Renault plants workers suspended work for one hour in protest against
Commission White Paper Option Six: A Europe of Democracy And Social Justice
The White Paper by Jean-Claude Juncker on 1 March 2017 is a poor answer to the crisis of the European Union. In response, I am
Basic Income’s Radical Role
Most misunderstandings concerning basic income arise from exaggeration about what it can or ought to achieve. This is illustrated in reasonable points raised by Ruth
Unconditional Basic Income Is A Dead End
The concept of an unconditional basic income is becoming increasingly popular among economists, managers, activists and entrepreneurs as an alternative to traditional social policy. Instead
Growth Of Minimum Wages Accelerates Across Europe
The growth in average (nominal) pay of employees has accelerated in recent years in EU countries after a slump following the economic crisis (AMECO data).
European Union First
The world needs the European Union now more than ever. Despite recent crises and the hard blow dealt by the Brexit vote, the EU may
Global Citizens, National Shirkers
Last October, British Prime Minister Theresa May shocked many when she disparaged the idea of global citizenship. “If you believe you’re a citizen of the
Global Inequality, Populism And The Future Of Democracy
The election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency as well as the seemingly inexorable ascendency of right-wing populism in Europe has raised troubling questions
Taking The Initiative: How Europe Should Respond To Brexit
The week after the UK voted to leave the European Union, Nigel Farage went to the European Parliament and boasted that this was the beginning
Progressive Alternative Policies Are Essential Now
This is a year of crucial national elections in key European countries. In all these countries, right–wing populism raises its ugly head, even though it
The Alternative Facts Of The Basic Income Movement
A couple of days ago, I received the most recent newsletter of BIEN (Basic Income Earth Network). As always, this is very interesting literature, though
As MEPs Vote On CETA, Trade Unions Demand A New Approach To Trade
After months of argument which brought hundreds of thousands of protestors onto the streets of European cities, the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)