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Category Archives: Economic Justice
Fantasy economics
One of the most important recent ‘discoveries’ in economics is not about either growth or jobs. It is about people. We have discovered that we are not actually the logical, cool, and selfish people that economic models often assume we … Continue reading
Where is Inequality Headed?
The European Union (EU) was created from a desire for peace and prosperity after the carnage of World War II. It all began with the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 which aimed to unify and … Continue reading
Posted in Democratic Accountability, Economic Justice, Human Rights
Tagged Christine Lagarde, cooperation, Disparity, economic crisis, economic growth, economics, equality, European Trade Union Confederation, European Trade Union Institute, European Union (EU), Germany, inequality, International Monetary Fund (IMF), oppressed, poverty, QCEA, Quaker Faith and Practice, Social justice, Tony Atkinson, trade unions
A Value-Driven Approach to Tackling Europe’s Multiple Crises
Recently two very interesting and topical events took place in Brussels which looked at the major crises faced by Europe today and what role values can and should play in shaping our response. The Madariaga College of Europe Foundation hosted … Continue reading
Reindustrialising Europe: Do Green Politics Work?
The twenty-seven countries which make up the European Union have much which unites them, economically, politically, and socially. However, among them, these Member States also have different cultures, histories, climates, and, officially, twenty-three different languages. All this amounts to numerous … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged Climate change, environment, European Parliament (EP), Green New Deal, Politics, The Greens, unemployment
Reindustrialising Europe: What Role for Smaller Businesses in Making Europe Sustainable?
The European Union’s Commission, Parliament, and Council have had one issue on their minds lately: the economy. As the economic crisis continues, and worsens in some Member States, few EU matters can be discussed without mention of our financial woes. … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged economic growth, environment, european free alliance, Green New Deal, sustainable business, The Greens, unemployment
Reindustrialising Europe: Can Big Business Lead the Way to a Greener Europe?
The economic crisis has created increasing unemployment, political turmoil, and uncertainty about the future shape of Europe. As governments attempt to rebuild their economies and create long-term jobs and growth, now is a perfect opportunity to respond to the economic, … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged binding target, climate, environment, Green New Deal, Industry, reinhard bütikofer, Resource efficiency, Sustainability, The Greens
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Who should take Responsibility for a Sustainable Europe?
Talks are well underway in the European Parliament and European Council about the EU budget. Since the Commission released its proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework spanning 2014-2020, both institutions have been discussing – and criticising – elements of … Continue reading
On the occasion of World Water Day – a thought-provoking event in the European Parliament
Alexandra Thein, MEP from the Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe and Margarete Auken, MEP from the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance co-hosted the screening of a film: Our water, their water made by French film … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice, Peace
Tagged inequality, Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), Sustainability, Water, Water scarcity, World Water Day 2012
Is there a Green Way Out of the Unemployment Problem?
Preparations are well underway for the next seven year EU budget, covering 2014 to 2020. This budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – has a lot of work to do. As well as tackling high unemployment rates across Europe, … Continue reading
How to Switch from Jobless Growth to Growthless Jobs? A Citizen’s Controversy Debate.
Europe is struggling. Since 2008 the European Union and its twenty-seven Member State governments have been under ever-increasing pressure to pull the continent out of its economic slump. Alongside this there have been endless remedies for how exactly this can … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged economic growth, education, inequality, unemployment
