Europe is still one of biggest issues in national politics and the Government referendum on Europe in late 2016 will be a once in a lifetime national debate that will determine our daily lives for many years to come. As usual, the main actors in the debate: politicians, business and a mainly Eurosceptic media will play a critical role in…read more →
Solidarity statement: Greece – support Syriza Syriza’s potential victory in the forthcoming election is of utmost importance for all who want Europe to change course. The threats applied by EU leaders, the Troika and financial circles to influence the electoral choice of the Greek people are unacceptable. Throughout Europe we should defend the right of the Greek people to make their decisions freely; and…read more →
In September 2014 ERIS looked at the implications of the proposed EU/US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) for workers, trade unions and public services? Although TTIP negotiations are being largely conducted behind closed doors, Bert Schouwenburg, GMB’s International Officer, outlined growing concerns in the British and European trade unions about how this free trade deal covering two of the world’s largest…read more →