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Unemployment hits record highs in Spain, France - World Socialist Web Site

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Unemployment hits record highs in Spain, France
By Alex Lantier
26 April 2013

According to figures published yesterday, the number of unemployed workers in Spain and France has reached all-time highs, as Europe’s economic collapse accelerates under the impact of the global economic crisis and austerity measures imposed throughout the continent.

In Spain, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported that the country had 6,202,700 unemployed workers, the first time in history that over 6 million Spanish workers were jobless. Spain’s unemployment rate rose 1.14 percentage points, to 27.16 percent, as 237,400 jobs were lost. Spanish youth unemployment has reached 57.22 percent.

#chômage #emploi #travail #france #espagne

Anti-government sentiment dominates elections in Iceland - World Socialist Web Site

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Anti-government sentiment dominates elections in Iceland
By Jordan Shilton
26 April 2013

Elections in Iceland this weekend are likely to see a massive anti-government vote, putting an end to four years of rule by the Social Democrat-Left Green coalition that came to power in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis.

The latest polls show a dramatic decline in support for both parties, with combined backing falling below 20 percent. In contrast to the 29 percent they received in 2009, the Social Democrats have been polling between 10 and 13 percent. The Left Greens, having won 21 percent of the vote in 2009, have fallen to single digits in today’s polls. According to one tally, they would be unable to garner the 5 percent necessary to clear the hurdle for entry into parliament.

#islande

Royaume-Uni : les riches toujours plus riches, les pauvres encore plus pauvres

UK’s Sunday Times Rich List records massive increase in wealth - World Socialist Web Site
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UK’s Sunday Times Rich List records massive increase in wealth
By Simon Whelan
26 April 2013

The latest Sunday Times Rich List recorded a massive increase in wealth for the super-rich in the United Kingdom.

The numbers of billionaires stands at a record 88—up from 77 last year. The combined wealth of the richest 1,000 UK residents has reached £450 billion, a total increase of £35 billion on the previous year. The wealth of the top 200 richest residents in Britain and Ireland amounts to an incredible £320 billion.

#royaume-uni #riches #pauvres