EU Economic Governance
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The Fiscal Compact Bypasses Democracy and the Rule of Law
The adoption of the “fiscal compact” through a treaty under international law bypasses the already feeble democratic and constitutional requirements of European law.
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Rise of Neoliberal and Undemocratic Europe
We are punishing the innocent, the people who are supposed to pay through austerity, and we are rewarding the guilty because the banks are continuing to receive huge privileges and subsidies from our governments.
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A Coup D'Etat in the European Union?
European Union workers’ pretentions to better pay and working conditions, shorter working lives, munificent retirement benefits, long holidays and time off for this and that have got to be brought under control! Enough is enough!
Articles
Debt, austerity, devastation
As the creditors get fatter, the innocent are punished. Susan George laments a leadership subservient to big business.
Debating Economic Governance with the European Commission
On 23 May 2013, TNI and Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) hosted a public debate in Brussels on the case of the European Central Bank and the Banking Union.
Syriza shines a light
In Greece, a radical left coalition is actively preparing for power in society and in parliament. Hilary Wainwright reports from Athens.
Reunion with a twist: inheriting from Amsterdam and Seattle
Two activists reflect on 15 years of social movement mobilisation within the European Union.
The Fiscal Compact Bypasses Democracy and the Rule of Law
The adoption of the “fiscal compact” through a treaty under international law bypasses the already feeble democratic and constitutional requirements of European law.
Rise of Neoliberal and Undemocratic Europe
We are punishing the innocent, the people who are supposed to pay through austerity, and we are rewarding the guilty because the banks are continuing to receive huge privileges and subsidies from our governments.
Press Release: Irish referendum crucial to challenge EU austerity treaty
European researchers and activists in Brussels announce support for "No" vote in Irish referendum as critical to challenging EU programme of permanent austerity.
The EU's new austerity treaty - Interview with Lukas Oberndorfer
Despite the strong and growing resistance in Greece and other European countries to the direction of EU policy responses to the crisis, the process for this new treaty has unfolded with disquieting speed: initiated in November, an agreement was...
Breaking with fear in Greece
The real news in Greece is not about riots, but of a growing number of people who have broken away from fear and decided to fight back against the austerity imposed by the 'Troika' of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF...
Another Road for Europe
The Euro crisis is more than an economic crisis; it has also unveiled an insidious disregard for democracy at the heart of the European project. How can we democratise the EU "from below"?
Publications
Privatising Europe
This working paper and infographic provide an overview of a great ‘fire sale’ of public services and national assets across Europe that is providing profits...
Economic Crisis and the Christian Conscience
To which aspects of this crisis should Germans and especially German Christians be most attentive? What would be the right policies to escape from the debt crisis which has been allowed to fester and is now five years old?
