The Global Capitalism Index from the University of Virginia created the first map ranking 161 countries based on their level of capitalism. #Capitalisme #Économie #GlobalCapitalismIndex (translated)
Bertinotti argues that young people are rising up against an unjust system, highlighting how only through conflict can a real alternative to capitalism, which ignores democracy, emerge. #GiovaniInRivolta #Disuguaglianze #CapitalismoEDemocrazia (translated)
The author stated that, during the 2008 crisis, which he characterized as a scam of capitalism, the troika and Obama pressured Spain, Portugal, and Greece, a country that, according to him, they sank. He also accused the PP of acting treacherously and said that Mariano Rajoy sided with those he considered aggressors of Spain. #CrisisEconómica #Historia #Política #ES #PT #GR (translated)
The general elections in Spain on November 29 will be influenced by key political events in the United States, Brazil, and Israel, placing the country at the epicenter of a global fight between the social state and expanding technological capitalism. #Elecciones2026 #PolíticaEspañola #Vox (translated)
Eurídice Cabañes, in her essay Sow Futures. A Guide to Resistance for the Age of the Algorithm, criticizes technologies that foster dependence and proposes alternatives to recover memory and decolonize time in a context of predatory digital capitalism. #Filósofa #TecnologíaCrítica #CapitalismoDigital (translated)
Verônica Domingues stated that she never advocated for nudity as empowering or revolutionary and said that, as a Marxist, she did not consider any individual action capable of promoting a revolution. For her, showing breasts was an expression of sexuality or part of her work with adult content, and no work would be empowering under capitalism. The author said that blaming women for their objectification for wearing short clothes or posting nude photos was misogynistic, and emphasized the importance of consent. Regarding publishing images with a Lula sticker during the campaign, she assessed that this would probably not change votes, but argued that art did not need to have only a utilitarian purpose. Domingues also stated that she used other social networks, including Instagram and TikTok, to raise awareness and bring the left closer to Marxism. She criticized radical feminists who, according to her, treated sex as immoral and scrutinized the bodies of women who consented to appear nude. She also said that the revolution depended on the collective organization of the working class, not on showing or covering breasts. #Feminismo #Marxismo #DireitosDasMulheres (translated)
Joan Larroumec presented the tensions between France and Germany as a result of increasing competition, particularly in the defense industry. He indicated that Berlin planned military spending of €108 billion in 2026, compared to €57 billion for Paris, and nearly €140 billion in 2027. According to him, Germany was seeking to use these expenditures as a lever for economic transformation, while its historical industrial model was weakened. Larroumec notably cited the decline in German exports to China, which he claimed fell from €106 billion in 2022 to €81 billion in 2025, as well as a reduction of 142,400 jobs in the German automotive industry since 2019. He also wrote that German defense start-ups had received $3.5 billion in investments in 2026, compared to $375 million in France, and that Berlin had concluded a framework agreement with Helsing and Stark that could reach €4.3 billion. He estimated that this strategy heightened rivalries between the two countries and jeopardized their joint programs. He reported that Paris and Berlin acknowledged on June 8 that the SCAF could not be successfully executed, and that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced Germany's abandonment of the MGCS tank program. He also mentioned competition in drones, artificial intelligence, and space, where, according to him, Germany was seeking to reduce France's position. Finally, Larroumec argued that France's financial difficulties limited its ability to invest in defense and risked weakening its industry. He stated that French and German interests were becoming increasingly misaligned and that this situation could lead to chaotic episodes in Europe. #France #Allemagne #Défense (translated)
Verônica Domingues wrote that the rise of the far right in the world was linked to the crisis of capitalism. According to her, the right pointed to minorities as targets of persecution to divert the public's attention from what she described as the collapse of the system. #extremadireita #capitalismo #crise (translated)
The mobilization of indignant tenants in Spain has rekindled the fight for fundamental rights such as housing, challenging speculative capitalism and fostering deep social change despite political adversity and the rising right. #Indignación #Vivienda #MovimientosSociales (translated)
Hayy criticized what he called a contradictory generation: according to him, they voted for the PT but wanted to live in the USA; rejected capitalism, although they liked iPhones; criticized the rich but wished to get rich; and preached tolerance and freedom while not accepting differing opinions. He also stated that this generation defended the SUS but wanted to know if companies offered health plans, and claimed to support the poor while seeking businessman men who would pay for everything. Hayy added that these people still lectured others on morals. #hipocrisia #sociedade #contradicao (translated)
The French account Les Mileistes has estimated that, in a socialist country, individuals were encouraged to protest loudly and resort to vandalism, while capitalism rather encouraged them to provide good service, to be kind, and to maintain their reputation. It added that everyone reacted to the incentives presented to them and attributed the prevailing discontent in France to socialism, which would, according to him, push people to constantly complain. #Socialisme #Capitalisme #France (translated)
Sven Beckert, in his book Capitalism: A Global History, argues that capitalism is a permanent revolution that has evolved from its roots in trading communities to become a global phenomenon, emphasizing that its history should not be viewed solely from a Eurocentric perspective. #Capitalismo #HistoriaGlobal #SvenBeckert (translated)
Nicolas Dufourcq, head of Bpifrance, stated on BFM Business that to preserve the welfare state in France, it is essential to respect capitalism and support entrepreneurs. #Capitalisme #ÉtatProvidence #Entrepreneuriat (translated)
The author spoke of a crisis of democratic capitalism and democracy, writing that in the last twenty years global public debt had risen from 60% to 95% of GDP. He added that, during the same period, global growth had fallen from an average of 5% before 2008 to the current 3%. (translated)
Nicolas Dufourcq emphasizes that the success of entrepreneurs is essential for funding the welfare state, in response to criticisms of capitalism ahead of the presidential election of 2027. #Capitalisme #ÉtatProvidence #Élection2027 (translated)
France is the 21st most capitalist country in the world according to the Global Capitalism Index developed by American researchers, surpassing Germany which ranks 24th. #Capitalisme #France #Allemagne (translated)
For the leader of Azione, the thesis of Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf holds true, namely that capitalism is taking away democracy, and this can be a way to reform it. #capitalismo #democrazia #patrimoniale (translated)
Gabriel Zucman (French economist, ed.) is right to propose a wealth tax on the very rich. #capitalismo #democrazia #patrimoniale (translated)
"If a measure like this is not taken at least at the European level, the rich will go elsewhere." Carlo Calenda has no difficulty in agreeing with Gianrico Carofiglio, who in this newspaper has proposed a wealth tax on large fortunes. #capitalismo #democrazia #patrimoniale (translated)
Carlo Calenda has no difficulty in agreeing with Gianrico Carofiglio, who in this newspaper has proposed a wealth tax on large fortunes. #capitalismo #democrazia #patrimoniale (translated)
