Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Friday, 1 January 2021
All Eyes on New Post-Brexit EU-UK Customs Border | DW News
After a half-century partnership, Britain has finalized its split with the European Union. Brexit appears off to a smooth start at a key EU-UK trade link – the port of Calais. While things are going smoothly now, both European and British businesses warn of massive disruptions to the flow of trade and people, once the holiday weekend ends.
