Original sins: Globalization, Populism and the Six Contradictions Facing the European Union

Original sins: Globalization, Populism and the Six Contradictions Facing the European Union
ISBN-10
8869772403
ISBN-13
9788869772405
Series
Original Sins
Category
Political Science
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2019-04-23T00:00:00+02:00
Publisher
Mimesis
Author
Andrew Spannaus

Description

The revolt of the voters that exploded in 2016 represents a reaction to the effects of financial globalization, with economic discontent driving heightened political and cultural divisions. As populist parties grow across Europe, the common thread – on both left and right – is criticism of the economic policies embraced and enforced by the institutions of the European Union. To suggest that the answer is “more Europe” means putting the cart before the horse, and failing to address the substantive contradictions dogging the EU. As European nations look to the future, the goal must be to defend the well-being of the population as a whole, in a world where public institutions have too often been manipulated to the benefit of private interests.

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