The European elite have developed a death wish | Paul Mason
by Paul Mason from on (#237TG)
From the French right's selection of Fillon to the Italian referendum and Austrian election, Europe's centre is oblivious to its own existential crisis. They might want to dust off their copies of Thomas Mann's Death in Venice
'Good news for Europe," read the first line of the analyst note. If I tell you it was from an investment bank that backed eurozone austerity to the hilt, you might guess what the good news is. Yes, Franiois Fillon (the French Thatcher) stands poised for a runoff with Marine Le Pen (the French Mussolini) in next year's presidential election.
What could be better news for the investment banking community than having all non-fascist voters, left, right and centre, obligated to vote for a politician who wants to slash the welfare state, sack workers and extend the working day?
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