The paradox inherent in the planned Greek referendum is that a “no” vote directed at the EU might be a “yes” for a better Europe. The same Europeans, whom the EU is now trying to force-feed a false “salvation”, might end up saving the true European Idea, even if it’s at the price of renouncing the current institutional attempts to implement it.
By Viktor Sukup
Recent regional elections gave important gains to the right-populist Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs (FPÖ), which has now roughly the same voters’ potential as each of the two traditional parties…
By Maximos Giannis
Alexis Tsipras has asked the Greek people to vote, with a simple yes or no, on whether or not they accept the measures that the country’s creditors, “the Institutions”, want to impose on Greece for the continuation of the bailout deal. The matter seems simple, but in reality the complexity of it may confuse the average voter and lead to a false result. Saying yes to the referendum would mean that the voter accepts the measures and wants Greece to remain within the European Union, still having to pay its debts but continuing to be a part and enjoy the advantages…
