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Debate: Harvesters: Italy's modern slaves

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:21
Debate over the slave-like working conditions of African and Eastern European agricultural workers has reignited in Italy after 16 harvest workers perished in two car crashes. Hundreds of farm workers have taken to the streets in protest, and the government has announced that it will crack down on illegal harvesting. The press sees the need for action, and not just in Italy.
Categories: European Union

Debate: What should be done about Airbnb?

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:21
In many cities of Europe tenants are complaining about rising rents and housing shortages - the downside of cheap holiday flats and of people short-letting their homes via Airbnb. The former start-up has long since become a tourism sector giant that generates billions. What limits should be set for the accommodation platform?
Categories: European Union

Debate: Row with Riyadh: No show of support for Ottawa?

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:21
The diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Canada seems likely to escalate. Riyadh has instructed all Saudi students and patients to leave Canada. The crisis was triggered by a tweet by Canadian foreign minister Chrystia Freeland in which she called for civil rights activist Samar Badawi to be freed. Commentators criticise Europe for not supporting Ottawa in the row.
Categories: European Union

Debate: How fragile is Slovenia's new government?

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:21
In Slovenia Marjan Šarec is to lead a minority government consisting of five parties and supported by the eco-socialist Left Party. His newly founded LMS came second in the election at the start of June. The conservative winner, Janez Janša, was unable to form a majority. Journalists doubt that Šarec, a former comedian, will be able to successfully manage the centre-left government.
Categories: European Union

The Left - the kingmaker | Delo - Slovenia

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:21
Categories: European Union

Debate: Trial of strength at Ryanair

Thu, 08/09/2018 - 12:09
After the cabin crew strikes Ryanair pilots in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and Ireland now plan to strike on Friday. The budget airline has announced that the flights of 55,000 customers across Europe will be cancelled. Journalists back the employees and praise the collective struggle for better conditions of employment.
Categories: European Union

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