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01.05.2012
Inequality as cause and consequence of the crisisWelfare and Social Issues

Inequalities lie at both ends of the equation of the crisis. Inequality is unsustainable in many ways: it puts in danger the cohesion of our societies and it is a driving force of our unsustainable consumption model. An interview with Jean Lambert MEP and Romual Jagodzinski from the ETUI.

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01.05.2012
Surviving austerity, preparing a new green project!Welfare and Social Issues

In 2012, the urgency seems to have once again reduced the political possibilities for investment into a green conversion of the economy. Therefore, if the Greens want to reinforce their social base for an “ecological re-industrialisation”, they must re-evaluate their definition of what is socially just and share this vision with as many people as possible, starting with social movements, both new and old. This could be their best way for surviving austerity.

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27.04.2012
Is There a Green Answer to the Front National?Politics

The success of the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French Presidential election, and the success of similar nationalistic parties in other European countries, has left many wondering how the greens and progressive forces should respond to this perceived threat to European values.

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24.04.2012
The Hope for a New Model?Finance and Economy

Four years into the economic crisis, the global economy continues to verge on catastrophic failure. Debt-fueled capitalism, and its resulting inequalities, appear at fault, but what is the solution?

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20.04.2012
Dany and Socrates Wrestle with the Problems of EuropeSociety, Media and Culture

This afternoon whilst strolling in the university gardens I had a most extraordinary, if not hallucinatory, encounter!

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29.03.2012
The Green Economy – the New Magic Bullet?Post-Growth

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28.03.2012
Nuclear Power After Fukushima, What Remains?Environment

A year after Fukushima, the debate around nuclear power continues.

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27.03.2012
A Package to Fix the European Economy – Thoughts from FinlandFinance and Economy

The Finnish Greens outline 10 suggestions for fixing the European economy.

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22.03.2012
We Are the 99 Percent!Welfare and Social Issues

The ‘Occupy movement’ is a successful example of a campaign that has caused social upheaval right at the heart of society.

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05.03.2012
A Brief Overview of the CommonsWelfare and Social Issues

An iComntroduction to a concept that is quickly gaining popularity, both inside and outside of the Green movement.

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