In this episode, we undertake a critical examination of the European Union with accomplished journalist and author Thomas Fazi from Italy. Our conversation delves deep into a meticulous analysis of the EU, carefully scrutinising its historical foundations, evolutionary path, and the intricate nuances of its governance mechanisms and institutional frameworks. This dialogue aims to illuminate the multifaceted impacts of the European Union, challenging its effects on the lives of its citizens and exploring consequential implications for the contemporary global order.

As a seasoned expert in political commentary on European affairs, Thomas articulates incisive critiques and counter-accounts within his distinguished works. Notable among these are "The Battle for Europe: How an Elite Hijacked a Continent – and How We Can Take It Back" (Pluto Press, 2014), "Reclaiming the State: A Progressive Vision of Sovereignty for a Post-Neoliberal World" (co-authored with Bill Mitchell; Pluto Press, 2017), and "The Covid Consensus: The Global Assault on Democracy and the Poor—A Critique from the Left" (co-authored with Prof. Toby Green; 2023).

Join us as we embark on a critical exploration, navigating through the intellectual landscape shaped by Thomas' discerning analysis. Together, we scrutinize the European Union, questioning its dynamics and critically assessing its implications for both its citizens and the broader global community.

Notes:

Fazi, T., 2014. The Battle for Europe: How an Elite Hijacked a Continent - and How we Can Take it Back. Pluto Press. 

Mitchell, W. & Fazi, T., 2017. Reclaiming the state. University of Chicago Press Economics Books.

Green, T. & Fazi, T., 2023, The Covid Consensus: The Global Assault on Democracy and the Poor -- A Critique from the Left. C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd.