Category Archives: Europe

How Europe’s Greedy Lending to Africa Is Driving the Migration Wave That Fuels the EU’s Xenophobic Politics

How Europe is creating the conditions in Africa that lead to migration….and the underlying stresses are set to get worse.

Brexit: Time Is of the Essence

Why Johnson’s Brexit may be in more trouble than it seems.

Brexit: Over to Parliament

Hand to hand Brexit combat is on.

Brexit: The Ticking Clock

It looks as if Johnson has no way to escape asking for a Brexit extension. Or does he?

EU Adopts Right to Repair for Household Appliances

European Commission approves right to repair regulations for household appliances: a start, but much less than what’s necessary to reduce waste, combat climate change, and save consumers money.

Brexit: Rejection

The Brexit walls are closing in on Johnson.

Bad Debts Make Good Profits – But What Are the Social Costs?

As European borrowers choke on debts they can’t repay, due to a significant degree to austerity-induced weak economies, financial profiteers swoop in to take advantage of the distress.

Brexit: Whither Boris?

It seems likely that Johnson will resign rather than be in office October 31 and risk being held responsible by the Brexit Party for an extension. But when would he pull that trigger?

Brexit: Out of Runway

How long can Johnson keep his Brexit deal fantasy going?

The Cost/Benefit Analysis of No Deal

Looking at the contours of a No Deal Brexit.

Brexit: Gaming It Out

Brexit is getting more fractious but noise does not translate into progress.

Brexit: All Eyes on Boris

Why Johnson may not be over.

Brexit: Past the Event Horizon

Slouching towards Brexit.

Richard Murphy: Brexit Yellowhammer Is Wrong, but That Doesn’t Mean We Should Ignore It

The Brexit headlines focused on Yellowhammer when that isn’t the biggest development of the day.

Brexit: Ultra Fracas

Why the Brexit Ultras are down but not out.