austerity
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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Are Europe’s left victories a triumph or a trap?
February 17, 2016Over the past year, left and center-left parties have taken control of two European countries and hold the balance of power in a third.
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