Austerity

Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger

Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger

Whether Emanuel wins or loses his fight for mayor, the savvy coalition leading the charge against him may already have changed Chicago politics for the better.

Apr 6, 2015 / Micah Uetricht

What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options

What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options

A reading list on the future of austerity in Greece, Europe and beyond.

Mar 24, 2015 / Joanne Landy and Thomas Harrison

Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity?

Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity? Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity?

If Germany doesn’t loosen up, the euro might not survive.

Mar 12, 2015 / Paul Hockenos

Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down

Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down

The debt crisis has little to do with poor budgeting and everything to do with crony capitalism.

Mar 4, 2015 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.

Feb 12, 2015 / Maria Margaronis

Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece

Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece

Syriza’s election in Greece represents an opportunity for the rest of Europe to turn away from brutal austerity—but will they take it?

Feb 3, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe

What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe

The election was a triumph for anti-austerity politics and a rejection of corruption. Now comes the hard part.

Jan 29, 2015 / Maria Margaronis

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

The Syriza party is poised to win Greece’s snap elections on an anti-austerity platform.

Jan 21, 2015 / Feature / Dimitris Bounias

Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Can Podemos Win in Spain? Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Just a year after its founding, it’s the country’s leading party.

Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control

Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control

Yes, the fight for control of the Senate matters. But so do the gubernatorial races.

Nov 4, 2014 / John Nichols

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