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Susanne Wixforth

Susanne Wixforth

Berlin

Susanne Wixforth is head of unit in the department International and European Trade Union Policy of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).

Articles

Economy and ecology | 25.05.2023

The real drivers of inflation

The ECB is fighting inflation with interest rate hikes — putting the main burden on workers. But the causes of inflation lie outside the labour market

Democracy and society | 27.02.2023

Europe’s defective democracies

Declining voter turnout and the rise of populist parties: the EU elections are a litmus test for the resilience of European democracy and cohesion

Economy and ecology | 19.12.2022

How big companies are profiting from inflation

Inflation is driving up food prices. But beside the war in Ukraine, a primary cause for price increases is big companies' eagerness to make a [...]

Economy and ecology | 08.11.2022

‘Profits must be shared’

As inflation rises, it is surprising that some are making enormous profits. To restore social balance the EU must push for an excess profit tax

European integration | 19.07.2021

What the EU can learn from Switzerland

Switzerland has rejected a completed framework for further integration into the EU. By doing so, it has exposed the limits of workers' rights in the [...]

Europe | 18.12.2018

EU turn

Instead of merciless competition, Europe needs a social union to create solidarity