Counter Balance
@counter_balance
A coalition of European NGOs challenging public banks like the European Investment Bank on climate and human rights.
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http://www.counter-balance.org 22-05-2009 16:25:22
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This shows that the European Investment Bank fails to ensure internal accountability, compromising workers' ability to deliver public services effectively. This is essential for the Bank's role in democratic governance, especially as it takes on a greater role in economic policy. That’s why it's
Climate crisis, economic squeeze—yet our leaders side with big business. Let’s flip the script! Join us at ManiFiesta to discuss this further with Jan Willem Goudriaan from @epsu & Natalie Eggermont. More info 👉 bit.ly/4cOV1KW
Renewable energy's potential is hindered by neoliberal capitalism, compromising affordable & equitable transitions. This Climate and Community Project report illustrates how 'public-private' models often prioritise private profit over public good & explores pathways for truly public service 👇
Brilliant episode of The Break Down, where Chris Shaw unpacks how liberalism dominates our political thinking, its critical impact on addressing the climate crisis, & envisions what a class-conscious approach to climate politics could look like.
At present, the EU trade rules tend to: 🪓damage the planet 👷‍♀️destroy decent jobs & drive down wages 💥undermine the protection of food safety, health and the climate It is time to move on from a worn-out, broken model of trade policy. europeantradejustice.org/eu-trade-polic…
It's outrageous for public officials to attend events where wealthy corporations purchase influence over their regulators. Nadia Calviño, is this the direction you plan to take as European Investment Bank President?
New on-the-ground evidence by ClimateRight reveals serious allegations vs. TotalEnergies, a #GlobalGateway Business Advisory Group, including sexual violence, environmental destruction & forced evictions in Uganda. Is this a "positive offer" for the Global South?
Profits over people? Not on our watch. Tomorrow at @Manifiesta, we will talk about economic governance, fair climate future & protection of public services with Jan Willem Goudriaan from @epsu & Natalie Eggermont. Don’t miss it! 👉 bit.ly/4cOV1KW
Starting now 🔴 A new wave of austerity is returning across 🇪🇺, it's is very much needed that progressive forces come together to push for public finance that works for people not for profit. Join this discussion at place syndicale, at ManiFiesta.
đź“ŤOur general secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan speaks at ManiFiesta - we're launching our joint report with Counter Balance on public banking. Public services need more investment; better conditions, higher salaries, more staff - not austerity.
Our report with Counter Balance explores how public banks can bridge the investment gap and enhance vital public services across Europe. Read the full report here👇🏼 epsu.org/article/public…
#Draghi suggests taking on joint debt should be accompanied by stricter fiscal rules to "ensure that an increase in common debt is matched by a more sustainable path of national debt." New spin. Don't think anybody will love it. commission.europa.eu/document/downl… via Frank Vanaerschot