Spain’s politicians distance themselves from euro crisis: ‘This isn’t Greece’ | World news | The Guardian. Filed under: Austerity Tagged: Eurozone Crisis, Podemos, Spain
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The Disaffected Lib: Next Up, Spain
As events unfold over the next few weeks following today’s No victory in Greece there’ll be plenty of people watching in Spain. That country’s Podemos movement promotes a similar sort of anti-austerity platform to that of Greece’s Syrzia. It’s hard to imagine today’s defiant events in Greece not having a
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Spain: Madrid and Barcelona show — the greater the unity on the left, the bigger the win | Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal
Spain: Madrid and Barcelona show — the greater the unity on the left, the bigger the win | Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal. Filed under: Austerity Tagged: Eurozone Crisis, Podemos, Spain
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Podemos fuels hopes for Spain’s emigrated youth to return home
Podemos fuels hopes for Spain’s emigrated youth to return home. by Mischa Wilmers Over the last two years, Spain’s political landscape has been transformed by the emergence of the progressive, anti-austerity party, Podemos (“We Can”). Formed in 2014, the party has already built a membership of over 350,000. In opinions
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Spain’s Gag Law: spectre of an authoritarian past
Spain’s Gag Law: spectre of an authoritarian past. by Carlos Delclós On Friday 10 April 2015, holographic images of about 2,000 protestors from all over the world were projected onto the facade of the Spanish Parliament by the citizen platform No somos delito (“we are not a crime”). Images of
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: The rise of Europe’s new Left
The rise of Europe’s new Left. By Bryan Evans Filed under: Europe, Socialism Tagged: Austerity, Europe, Eurozone Crisis, Greece, Podemos, Spain, Syriza
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Continue readingThings Are Good: Seville is Spain’s Cycling Gem
It’s well known that the future of urban design and transportation will support the mass use of bicycles. Still, some cities are slow to catch on to this. In Spain where cycling is not nearly as popular in colder northern parts of Europe the city of Seville is leading the
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Continue readingParchment in the Fire: 100,000 flock to Madrid for Podemos rally against austerity | World news | The Guardian
100,000 flock to Madrid for Podemos rally against austerity | World news | The Guardian. los indignados – an impromptu revolt of thousands, camping out for weeks and rallying against a political establishment felt to be out of sync with the people. On Saturday, up to 100,000 people again filled
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Corrupt Spanish politics faces shock therapy from an angry electorate | Miguel-Anxo Murado | Comment is free | The Guardian
Corrupt Spanish politics faces shock therapy from an angry electorate | Miguel-Anxo Murado | Comment is free | The Guardian. Being “between Pinto and Valdemoro” is an old Spanish saying that refers to being in trouble. Now with the number of politicians being investigated for corruption in Spain nearing
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Spain prepares for an autumn of discontent by buying €1bn of riot gear | World news | The Guardian
Spain prepares for an autumn of discontent by buying €1bn of riot gear | World news | The Guardian. The Spanish government is readying itself for an autumn of discontent, spending nearly €1bn on riot gear for police units as disparate protest groups prepare a string of demonstrations. Since June,
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Merkel seeks Spanish support for unpopular austerity measures | In English | EL PAÍS
Merkel seeks Spanish support for unpopular austerity measures | In English | EL PAÍS. German Chancellor Angela Merkel traveled to Spain on Sunday for a two-day trip aimed at securing Spanish support for her austerity policies, now under fire in the European Union. In return, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Social movements in Spain – 15M
Social movements in Spain – 15M. From Revolution News Many things have changed and we need to know how to read reality and celebrate our triumphs. The emergence of the 15M movement did not result in an organisation which currently has a significant number of members. The 15M movement is
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Dignity Marches In Spain Surround Parliaments
Dignity Marches In Spain Surround Parliaments. Collective Marches with integrated platforms today under the banner of ‘Dignity’ have surrounded the headquarters of several regional parliaments to protest against cuts in public services, inequality and poverty that lead many citizens to despair. Following the success of the marches that converged on
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Capital, Labour, and the Eurozone Crisis
Most of the coverage regarding the Eurozone crisis has understandably focused on the politics of austerity. Less attention, however, has been paid to the longer term trends in the industrial relations of those countries hardest hit by the crisis: Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain; the so-called PIIGS countries. Recent
Continue readingPostArctica: Citizen’s Party Growing In Spain – Podemos (We Can)
“It’s citizens doing politics. If the citizens don’t get involved in politics, others will. And that opens the door to them robbing you of democracy, your rights and your wallet.” Pablo Iglesias, Podemos Podemos hopes to cement rise of citizen politics in Spain after election success
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“It’s citizens doing politics. If the citizens don’t get involved in politics, others will. And that opens the door to them robbing you of democracy, your rights and your wallet.” Pablo Iglesias, Podemos Podemos hopes to cement rise of citizen politics in Spain after election success
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Why The European Commission Is Wrong: The Case Of Spain – Social Europe Journal
Why The European Commission Is Wrong: The Case Of Spain – Social Europe Journal. The Vice President of the European Commission, Olli Rehn, in charge of Economic and Monetary Affairs is becoming the most unpopular EU Commissioner in Spain. He emphasizes over and over again that labor market rigidities are
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Banks save over €40 billion in capital thanks to government decree | In English | EL PAÍS
http://elpais.com/elpais/2014/04/24/inenglish/1398330641_511126.html Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Eurozone Crisis, finance, neoliberalism, Spain
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