Without Social Democracy, Capitalism Will Eat Itself
It’s a tragedy but there’s no way around it: At a time when it is most needed, social democracy is at an historic low point. What
The Long Affair Between The Working Class And The Intellectual Cultural Left Is Over
Sometimes love comes to an end. The glow fades, the couple has grown “apart” or suffered what used to be called “irreconcilable differences”. This occurs
The Female Resistance
Antagonism is mounting between today’s right-wing populists and a somewhat unexpected but formidable opponent: women. In the United States, much like in Poland, women’s rights
Are Segmented Labour Markets Feeding Populism?
While unemployment rates are continuing to fall in Europe and the US, many workers have discovered that finding a job may not solve all their
What Hope For Civilisation If Apple Pays No Tax?
Brussels has been accused of “bending the rules” in its pursuit of Apple for €13 billion in taxes it says should have been paid in
What Do Idi Amin, Erich Honecker And Theresa May Have In Common?
Brexit is about taking away citizenship rights from millions of people: British people, Irish people, Polish people, indeed from anyone currently a citizen of an
“Alternative Facts” And US Economic Policy
US President Donald Trump has an obvious problem with data that he doesn’t like, as he showed on his first full day in office, by
Europe’s Centre-Left Risks Irrelevance
Europe today is in crisis. Economically, much of the continent suffers from low growth, high unemployment and rising inequality, while politically, disillusionment with the European
European Convergence And The Role Of Progressive Forces
The European Union and Eurozone are faced with significant, historic challenges in 2017. Destructive forces in Europe, expressed through far-right parties and their divisive rhetoric,
Europe’s Perfect Economy? What The European Working Conditions Survey Tells Us About Germany
Job security and a safe physical environment are crucial aspects of working life, and these are cornerstones on which Europe’s powerhouse economy is built. Several
Decent Work, A Global Perspective
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development commits UN member states to “leave no one behind.” One crucial component of that commitment – encompassed in the
Emmanuel Macron: Catch-all Candidate
A new concept has emerged in political science in recent decades: the catch-all party or the party that attracts from all sides – beyond social
Germany, Trump And The World
Donald Trump is now the 45th President of the United States, and in his inaugural address he made it clear to the assembled US establishment that his
Migrants Face Long Road To Integration In Europe’s Labour Market
The refugee crisis has posed significant challenges for Europe – we have not seen such a large-scale migration of people since the Second World War.
Broken Politics: From 9/11 To Today
The inauguration of President Trump, the separation of the UK from the European Union, the rise of the populist right across the US and Europe,
Ending The UK’s Free Trade Fantasies
Theresa May’s highly anticipated speech on 17 January showed that slowly but surely, the UK government is realising the constraints of global trade rules. At
A Keynesian Proposal For Restoring Italian Economic Growth
One of Italy’s main problems is the poor performance of its public administration. This contributes to Italy’s low international credibility and to the scant appeal