All We Are Saying Is Give Greece A Chance!
Greek unit labour costs are down to the level of 2006, pensions have been slashed, the budget deficit largely eliminated, public sector employment has been
Don’t Forget What Europe Is All About!
“If this is Europe, forget it“. With these words Matteo Renzi shamed his colleagues at the European Council meeting last week. I understand his frustration.
Why We Need Another European Council And Not a Greferendum
In the late 1950s, as the Cold War increasingly appeared likely to destroy the planet, the British philosopher Bertrand Russell wrote of the game of
Debt, Discipline And Democracy In Europe
On the 5th of July one of two things will end: either Greek democracy as regards economic policy or Greece’s Euro membership. Not a pleasant
Europe’s Attack On Greek Democracy
The rising crescendo of bickering and acrimony within Europe might seem to outsiders to be the inevitable result of the bitter endgame playing out between
Why Angela Merkel Is Wrong On Greece
The latest judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) casts a harsh light on the flawed construction of a currency union without a political
Five Reasons Why Migration Into Europe Is A Problem With No Solution
Sometimes seeing things, even when one is prepared for them, is helpful in focusing the mind. A few days ago, as I got out of a
Digital Technologies And The Future Of Data Capitalism
Since time is short, I will jump straight into the heart of things. My thesis today is simple: digital technologies are both our best hope
We Must Stand With Greece For The Sake Of Europe
The emergency meeting of Euro-area heads of government in Luxembourg today may be the last chance to prevent a potentially catastrophic series of events in
Do We Need A New Pact For Europe?
It is a pleasure to speak here at this important event bringing so many engaged people together from across Europe. I am sure you will
How Should Labour Handle The Brexit Referendum?
As the Commons begins to discuss the Brexit plebiscite how should Labour handle the referendum? By far the most important intervention was not a speech in
The Muddled Case For Trade Agreements
With global trade negotiations deadlocked for years, regional agreements – long a dormant route to trade liberalization – are back with a vengeance. The United
Towards A Social Democracy Based On Facebook Culture
If you were a European social democrat looking to Labour for light at the end of the left’s long and dark electoral tunnel last month
A New Birth For Social Democracy
Nowadays, with the global economy undergoing fundamental transformation, workers worldwide are coming under significant pressure. Particularly in developed economies, social policies must adjust to provide
Greece, Germany And The Eurozone
Thank you for inviting me. Thank you for being here. Thank you for the warm welcome. Above all thank you for the opportunity to build
A Franco-German Social Democrat Plan for Reviving the EU
They are a political odd couple, Emmanuel Macron and Sigmar Gabriel, yet they have together put out a radical proposal for reforming the EU/EZ that
Twelve Brussels Myths… And Why They Are Wrong
1. A more business friendly environment is needed. In reality, thanks to the manifold activities of the Barroso Commission and the “better regulation” agenda, the