I am not an “austerity refugee”, the author tells our partners, Precarious Europe. In fact, my family has had a role to play in the suffering of millions of Portuguese workers.
Humam, fleeing his war-torn country, made the perilous crossing from North Africa to Europe. He now reminds Precarious Europe how big and wonderful Europe can be.
Opposition is building to TTIP and with anti-austerity parties on the rise in Europe, the controversial deal looks increasingly endangered. See more of our TTIP coverage here.
Last week the Italian precariat took a step beyond primitive rebellion and began to constitute itself as a politics. As its arguments take shape those involved must work to engage with communities outside of the activist world.
Renzi’s Jobs Act, a package of policies designed to instill greater flexibility in the Italian labour market, is based on shaky economic foundations and could even lead to further economic decline.
