Fears and hopes around future minimum wages
The proposal by the European Commission to legislate on fair EU minimum wages has excited contrasting attitudes among trade unions in member states.
The myth of job polarisation may fuel populism
There is only one problem with the theory that the labour market is becoming polarised between the low- and high-skilled. It’s wrong.
Moving beyond coal: policy lessons from across Europe
A new report has identified good and bad practices which can inform national efforts at ‘just transition’.
Instilling due diligence in corporate behaviour
Europe must act on its global responsibility to protect human and workers’ rights.
World Economic Forum: towards sustainability with neoliberal recipes?
The World Economic Forum has recognised intellectually that Scandinavian social models offer an alternative to rising inequality. It just can’t accept this ideologically.
Russia’s path toward a better political capitalism
Branko Milanovic explains the possible thinking behind Vladimir Putin’s recent clouded constitutional announcements.
Telling a different story: the media and ‘just transition’
Continuing our series on ‘just transition’, Natalie Bennett argues that the media have an ethical responsibility to foster public understanding.
Class struggle à la droite
Populism is boosted by economic crises, but its roots are cultural.
Beyond ‘green growth’
A serious discussion of ‘just transition’ must break with a social model based on individual utility maximisation—before it breaks the biosphere.
A just transition with climate and social ambition
The deputy prime minister of Spain responsible for the ecological transition describes the experience there of making ‘just transition’ a reality.
Just transition: replacing fear with hope
Just transition works and there are already many lessons learned. The most important is that workers must see a positive pathway ahead.
The fierce urgency of COP26
Adam Tooze stresses that the critical COP26 conference later this year hinges on European unity and radical leadership.
The Green Deal and a disordered world
The European Green Deal is a ray of hope but it faces two huge challenges: it must go global and the finances must be found.
Wind-power slump blows Germany off course on climate targets
Germany has forged a reputation with its Energiewende flip over to renewables. But as construction of wind turbines stagnates, can it hit its ambitious climate targets?
Building a progressive alliance in Britain
Labour must abandon faith in one more heave for Westminster victory and embrace a progressive alliance, including for electoral reform.
The European Green Deal: will the ends, will the means?
The European Green Deal needs sustained political commitment, especially on ‘just transition’, if it is to realise its ambition.
Leaving Europe
Paul Mason turns in his Social Europe column from postcapitalism to the theme of post-Brexit Britain.