austerity
Continued political instability challenges Spain’s left to unite
June 10, 2016A failure by the left to unite will open the door for Europe's resurgent far right, whose xenophobia and racism have gained ground all over the continent.
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As “Brexit” from the EU approaches, Europe’s left is divided
May 24, 2016On June 23, the European Union will be put to the test when Britain - its second-largest economy - votes on whether to stay in or bail out.
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Irish voters reject austerity, realign political system
March 8, 2016If one thing's clear after Ireland's recent election, it's that people no longer buy the myth that austerity is the path to economic salvation.
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Jamaica government ousted in election; Austerity policies blamed
March 2, 2016Jamaica has been experiencing economic decline, sky-high unemployment, and a seemingly intractable crime rate for years.
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Irish voters to grade austerity
February 23, 2016What looked like a smooth path to electoral victory for the Irish government has suddenly turned rocky.
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