A group of progressive Europeans led by the economist and author Thomas Piketty has drawn up a bold new blueprint for a fairer Europe to address the division, disenchantment, inequality and rightwing populism sweeping the continent.(The Guardian. )
The plan, crafted by more than 50 economists, historians and former politicians from half a dozen countries, includes huge levies on multinationals, millionaires and carbon emissions to generate funds to tackle the most urgent issues of the day, including poverty, migration, climate change and the EU’s so-called democratic deficit.
I would very much like to build a new Europe rather than the current bureaucratic Europe that is going to break down
I would very much like to build a new Europe rather than the current bureaucratic Europe that is going to break down
If this group is working in the interests of their citizens to produce fair trade deals then that will do good things for Europe and even the whole globalized world.
I know the pattern. Hope to be implemented. Probably in 10-20 years. The resistance is very high. Nothing wins without a fight. We have to insist. All the best. Dear C Ionescu
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