Analysis of Europe’s defence and energy industrial base, which is not prepared for the arms race which Brussels now wants all European countries to engage in. In ‘Phenomenal World’. Read the article HERE. The post Kate Mackenzie, Tim Sahay – Europe Enters Its Metal Era appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

The world is shifting rapidly to the Right because the Left has abandoned its voice and its role in given succour to the underdog. We will all regret this era. Read HERE The post Bill Mitchell: The Left has created the swing to the Right – some reflections appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

As they united around neoliberalism and an aggressive foreign policy, mainstream parties created a dangerous democratic vacuum. This vacuum can now be exploited in particular by extremist parties on the right. David Goeßmann is a [...] The post David Goessmann – How Germany’s Extreme Centre Fueled AfD’s Success appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

Both the liberals and the far-right treat democracy instrumentally, but the more worrying question is whether the people actually care about democracy anymore. Jeffrey Sommers is Professor of Political Economy & Public Policy in the Department of African &African [...] The post Jeffrey Sommers – JD Vance Against Democracy: Munich Security Conference, or Munich Beer Hall? appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

On 23 February there is a general election in Germany. As defeat looms, German politicians and media keep voters deliberately in the dark Michael von der Schulenburg, former Assistant Secretary-General (ASG), worked for 34 years for [...] The post Michael von der Schulenburg – Ukraine war and massive rearmament efforts are hidden from German national elections appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

We won’t change (replace) capitalism unless we also interpret how it works (or why it doesn’t) Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger. Cross-posted from Michael Roberts’ blog In an important [...] The post Michael Roberts – What’s up with capitalism? appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

Wolfgang Streeck’s new book Taking Back Control? argues that the neoliberal era of free trade and trickle-down rhetoric lies in the past. He spoke to Jacobin about the political shocks this might bring. Read HERE The post Wolfgang Streeck: “Global Governance” is a Pipe Dream appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

German automanufacturers are facing the perfect storm – falling behind China technologically, and having their access to the US market reduced. Read the article HERE. The post Politico – European carmakers in crossfire of US-EU trade war appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

Book Review by Mathew D. Rose It is difficult to believe that it is just over thirty years since the establishment of the unipolar world under the US, the end of history, and the victory [...] The post Taking Back Control? – States and State Systems After Globalism by Wolfgang Streeck appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more

The structural imbalances inherent to the Eurozone have not gone away. Bob Hancké is a Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Managing Director of the Political Economy consultancy [...] The post Bob Hancké: Walking around in circles – will the Eurozone soon face another crisis? appeared first on Brave New Europe ..read more