Once again Germany is celebrating its Day of German Reunification, but does not want to admit that this unity still does not exist. The German-German monetary union has failed because the majority of West German politicians do not want to renounce their prejudices. …
A lot can happen in four years. In the previous German general election the centre-left won a majority. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) was in a position to form a government with the Greens and the Left Party (Linke), which could have ended the political stagnation in Germany and might even have provided Europe with a new, …
Are Keynesianism and Neoclassical economics antipodes?
by Heiner Flassbeck
Keynesianism and neoclassical theory are often seen as the two main approaches in economic theory. Many assume that the large gap that exists between the two approaches or schools can be bridged by a middle oft he road approach based on pragmatic assumptions and empirical research. …
Pro-Americanism in Europe changed since Trump won the election. Those who believed that Europe would always faithfully follow America’s course have been proven wrong. The anti-Trump movement is active in many countries and in all media. Its political direction is clear. …
