Monthly Archives: February 2011
Seriously…
UPDATE: the director of the London School of Economics has resigned, more on the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/mar/03/lse-director-resigns-gaddafi-scandal One thing to watch out for is the plagiarism inquiry still going on - if this is proved, Gaddafi’s supervisors and examiners may have something to … Continue reading
Neoliberalism and anti-Gypsyism in Europe
The latest issue of the French journal ‘Lignes‘ is dedicated to the Roma issue and offers a critical analysis of current discourses, policies and practices to govern the Romani minorities in France and Europe. Contributors include: Etienne Balibar, Jacques Ranciere, Jean-Loup Amselle and … Continue reading
Filed under migration and mobility, politics
Yet another ‘state of emergency’ in Italy
The Mediterranean basin is experiencing a period of great transformation and instability. Mass demonstrations and political uprisings have been shaking Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria. More is likely to come. Not surprisingly in a period of transition and uncertainty, some people … Continue reading
Filed under migration and mobility, politics
‘Ethnic discrimination is only one of the factors’, Livia Jaroka MEP on how to address the marginalization of the Romani minority in Europe
Livia Jaroka MEP ”We have to change from the very ethnic understanding of this minority into something more open, giving Roma more possibilities especially from an employment point of view. We have European laws to fight discrimination, but they … Continue reading
Filed under politics
