Not more than 24 hours ago was I here writing up a summary of the pivotal talks for the future of the Eurozone that are taking place […]
Tag: Greece
The specter of Greece and the capitulation of the European project
The Eurogroup emergency meeting came to an abrupt end at 12 a.m. Brussels local time, after 9 hours of excruciating debates. The vacuum of information […]
A Greek Referendum on Austerity, the Highest Stage of Capitalism
We are now entering the terminal stage of austerity, a disease whose symptoms are most acute and visible in Greece. Within the past few weeks, […]
Wars of economic terror: Greece, Venezuela and Argentina
The electoral success of SYRIZA, even though a foreseen outcome, sent an electro-shock throughout the European continent. It was the proof that what had been deemed as dangerous, radical and suicidal could actually work.
Austerity and the radicalization of mental health
Wednesday April 4, 2012. Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece is bustling at its habitual frantic pace. A 77 year old man stands solemnly in front […]
The point of junction: European fascism and neo-liberal austerity
In space of a few months the old continent has been rocked by a series of reactionary revolts that have spread like wildfire. Parallel to […]
2013: The year of the socialist alternative
It’s that time of the year again, the time for review of the year articles, the top 10s of 2013, the political winners and the […]