European Economists for an Alternative Economic Policy in Europe
EuroMemo Group
Jörg-Huffschmid-Prize 2019 - Call for applications
The EuroMemo Group, the scientific advisory board of Attac Germany, the German Working Group on Alternative Economic Policy and the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation announce the Jörg-Huffschmid-Prize 2019. The prize for dissertations is intended to promote the continuation of the work of Jörg Huffschmid, distinguished critical economist and founding father of the EuroMemo Group.
Final degree-theses on level of PhD, Magister, Master and Diploma are invited. Submissions in English or German that had been accepted since April 2017 at a European university/third-level institution can be considered. The selected PhD-thesis will be awarded with 1500 Euro, the other collected degree thesis will be awarded with 500 Euro. The work should be related to the field of Political Economy.
Application should be send to Joerghuffschmidpreis@esosc.eu until 01 April 2019.
Please find attached the full call here.
EuroMemorandum 2019: Prospects for a popular political economy in Europe
As in previous years the EuroMemorandum 2019 critically analyses recent economic developments in Europe. In the Euro area, economic developments since the crisis have been marked by a deepening productive divergence between the Northern countries and those in the South, with France balanced somewhere between the two. The protracted levels of high unemployment in some countries, together with the growing prevalence of low-wage jobs and insecure patterns of employment, have contributed to rising social discontent in many Euro area states. This has been accompanied by rising support for right-wing nationalist parties in a number of countries, many of which are hostile to the Euro and even to the EU.
Against the background of the increasing influence of right-wing nationalist and populist forces, this EuroMemorandum aims to contribute to the development of a progressive economic policy for Europe. More than ever, it is necessary to reconstruct the project of political integration in Europe in a way which is responsive to the economic and social needs of the great majority of men and women and the ecological needs of the planet. In particular it is necessary to address the needs of those who have been negatively affected by the impact of the protracted crisis which began in 2007-08: the workers faced with intensified workloads, the rising numbers in precarious employment, the unemployed, migrants and other vulnerable groups. It is in this sense, that we argue in favour of a popular political economy for Europe.
More than 200 economists and social scientists from all over Europe and beyond have expressed their support for the EuroMemorandum 2019. More details and the full document can be found here.
EuroMemo Group Conference 2018
This year's conference was dedicated to the question '10 years into the crisis - What prospects for a popular political economy in Europe?' and took place on 27-29 September 2018 at the University of Helsinki.
Against the background of an increasingly alarming influence of right-wing nationalist and populist forces, the conference wanted to facilitate discussion on progressive ideas, concepts and policies, on how to reconstruct a political integration project in Europe that is responsive to the economic and social needs of all groups and people affected by the severe economic crisis of the last ten years, and in particular of workers, the unemployed, the precariat, migrants and other vulnerable groups, also in a gender perspective.
Please visit the conference website for more details and the programme.
We mourn Gunter Quaißer (1963 - 2018)
After a long illness Gunter Quaißer died on July 23rd, 2018. A long-standing coordinator of the German Memo Group (Arbeitsgruppe Alternative Wirtschaftspolitik e.V.), he was a strong supporter of the EuroMemo Group.
We have lost a valuable friend.
Discussion Paper No. 01/2018
The EuroMemo Group is happy to announce the EuroMemo Group Discussion Paper No. 01/2018 Globalisation, inequality and the future of democracy, authored by Werner Raza, member of the Steering Committee of the EuroMemo Group.
The Discussion Paper Series is intended to open up discussions on currently relevant economic, political and social issues in the European Union that are controversially debated within the left. Scientists, including young scholars and students, are invited to make critical contributions.
More information and previous issues can be found here.
Elmar Altvater died
The EuroMemo Group grieves for Elmar Altvater, an exemplary scholar, tireless activist and beautiful person.
EuroMemo Group supports a NO vote in the Greek referendum
The decision of the Greek government to call for a referendum after the collapse of the negotiations with the European and international institutions gives the Greek people the opportunity to reject the blackmail they are facing. Voting for NO is a vote against austerity and fear, a vote for democracy, dignity and sovereignty in Europe. At the same time, it is a vote defending the rights of the European people and the future of Europe.
Book publication - The Deepening Crisis of the European Union: The Case for Radical Change
In relation to the 18th EuroMemo Group Conference in Poznan, Poland, the Poznan University of Economics published the book 'The Deepening Crisis of the European Union: The Case for Radical Change'. It was edited by Włodzimierz Dymarski, Marica Frangakis and Jeremy Leaman of the EuroMemo Group. More information can be found here.
European Progressive Economists Network
A new network has been set up to strengthen the interchange of analysis and information between groups of progressive economists in Europe. The European Progressive Economists Network was launched by the EuroMemo Group, Economistes Atterrés from France, Sbilanciamoci! from Italy, and Another Road for Europe at the Florence 10+10 Forum on 9-11 November 2012. The new network is also supported by Econosphères from Belgium, Econonuestra from Spain, the Transnational Institute, the Critical Political Economy Network, and Transform!
The initial statement is available in English, French, Italian and German.
Solidarity against Austerity
The EuroMemo Group declares its solidarity with the peoples of Greece, Spain and Portugal mobilizing against a so-called European policy imposed against their own elementary interests. (declaration of solidarity)
