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Bernie Sanders and Yanis Varoufakis announce Progressives International, to counter rising ultra-nationalism Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow Bernie Sanders and Yanis Varoufakis (previously) (the “libertarian Marxist” former Greek finance minister who split with his party and resigned over their embrace of austerity) have announced the formation of a new global organizations called “Progressives International,” designed to serve … Read more

Revealed: Met Police ignored Brexit campaign evidence for months  open Democracy News Analysis – by James Cusick and Adam Ramsay Scotland Yard claimed it didn’t receive key evidence about Leave campaigns until September. But the evidence was ready from May. They just didn’t bother to collect it. London Mayor Sadiq Khan was told by the Met that … Read more

    The fall of Nokia: How this Finnish city fought back  BBC News | Europe | World Edition Thousands lost their jobs in the remote Finnish city of Oulu – but locals weren’t prepared to accept defeat. Using “forensic architecture” to punch Greek Nazis…in court Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow In 2013, members of the Greek Nazi … Read more

Regulate or laissez-faire: European Parliament’s doubts on blockchain The Next Web by Matthew Beedham The European Parliament has gathered in Strasbourg to debate all things Europe. But like the sneaky little, omnipresent, trickster it is, blockchain found a way to weasel its way into parliamentary discussions. It appears that MEPs are still heavily divided on how to … Read more

‘Distracted boyfriend’ advert ruled sexist  BBC News | Europe | World Edition A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. Irish presidency: The runners and riders  BBC News | Europe | World Edition As nominations for the Irish presidency close, we take a look at the candidates. Italy’s Muslims uneasy after … Read more

10 years of women’s resistance to austerity across Europe – in pictures  open Democracy News Analysis – by Brittney Ferreira Women across Europe have not been passive victims of austerity policies. From Paris, France to Nicosia, Cyprus, they have protested and organised for alternatives. Woman protesting cuts in the UK, 2016. Photo: Ik Aldama/DPA/PA Images. All rights … Read more

European Parliament makes history with Hungary vote AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Allegations of rules being breached trigger Article 7 of EU treaty in unprecedented move. Explained: EU parliament targets Hungary’s ‘breach of values’ AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) European Parliament votes to launch disciplinary action against Hungary for flouting its core values. What’s next? EU parliament votes … Read more

Europe just voted to wreck the internet, spying on everything and censoring vast swathes of our communications Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow Lobbyists for “creators” threw their lot in with the giant entertainment companies and the newspaper proprietors and managed to pass the new EU Copyright Directive by a hair’s-breadth this morning, in an act of colossal … Read more

Sweden polls: Left, right blocs ‘lead’ as far-right makes gains AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) , Exit poll projects far-right Sweden Democrats won about 20 percent of the vote, the second largest share of any party. Swedish election: Nationalists make gains in early results BBC News | Europe | World Edition The Sweden Democrats have made gains in … Read more

Reality Check: How easy is it to buy EU citizenship? BBC News | Europe | World Edition Reality Check takes a look at ‘citizenship for sale’ programmes in the EU.     Viktor Orban’s Illiberal State Declares War on the Liberal Arts in Hungary  Slate Articles by Joshua Keating Hungary’s right-wing prime minister, Viktor Orban, has boasted of … Read more

German city removes gold Erdoğan statue after violent clashes World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Agence France-Presse in Frankfurt  / Controversial effigy of Turkish PM was part of Wiesbaden art Biennale The German city of Wiesbaden has removed a large gold statue of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after it sparked clashes between his supporters and opponents. … Read more

Why Nordic countries might not be as happy as you think  BBC News | Europe | World Edition A new report aims to paint a truer picture of life inside some of the world’s happiest countries. Sweden: Truth, lies and manipulated narratives BBC News | Europe | World Edition Is Sweden a Utopian dream or a multicultural … Read more

Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over no handshake  BBC News | Europe | World Edition Officials cite a Muslim couple’s refusal to shake hands with the opposite sex in their interview. Sweden Muslim woman who refused handshake at job interview wins case BBC News | Europe | World Edition An interpreting firm had cut short her job … Read more

Boris Johnson burka row explained BBC News | Europe | World Edition Why the MP’s comments have sparked an internal Conservative Party investigation. Hungary and the end of democracy open Democracy News Analysis – by Samuel Salzborn Hungary has taken its leave of democracy and has transformed itself into a dictatorship. Gabor Vona, president of the Jobbik party, … Read more