Economics

A declaration of independence.

Can Croatia’s entry to the European Union create an opportunity to change the country’s economic and ecological paradigms? That potential exists, but will only succeed if new political alliances are created that bring together a broad range of social movements.

Negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (the EU-US Free Trade Agreement) have the potential to undermine environmental, social and labour rights. As Greens, we must work to make the process more transparent and fight any attempt to lower standards.

A relationship with, not against, nature should be one of the core principles of ‘green growth’.

The reasons for staying in the EU are clear: the Union is good for the environment and good for business, despite what the Tories may claim.

Following President Obama’s State of the Union, negotiations will shortly commence on the will be known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and US. Some claim such a deal will create 2 million jobs, but reaching agreement will be difficult and to succeed the EU needs to identify what its priorities are.

There is potential for organic agriculture in the Western Balkans.

A long book is probably too short to explain the European crisis in full length and depth.

The economic crisis has been used as a cover to weaken labour laws across Europe.

Pier Bersani’s surprise at the Italian election results is the fruit of the growing disconnect of his Democratic Party from reality, and the centre-left leader is the creator of his own defeat.