Germany

The Zollvererin roots of Germany’s sovereign power grab

When we try to understand the actions of Germany, with respect to the Eurozone, we have to look first at the Zollvererin league. The Zollvererin was a stepping stone to a united Germany, and it is supposed that the Euro will be the bridge that leads to a united Europe...

January 26, 2012

Europe / Ireland / The World

Ireland, our Budget, and the Bond Markets

The bond markets are irrelevant now that the IMF are in the game. When the IMF offer funds it is as a funder of last resort. Realistically, no other lender will touch a country so long as an IMF funding programme is in place as the presence of the IMF...

November 24, 2010