!ANNOUNCEMENT! The End Austerity Coalition is proud to announce that Roberto Bissio has been appointed Coordinator of the End Austerity Campaign (EAC). Roberto is an Uruguayan journalist & campaigner with deep experience defending social justice, women's rights & environmental sustainability.

HOY 23 de marzo, 4pm PET / 9pm UTC Recortes que cuestan derechos: Vuelven las políticas de austeridad en ALC. Panel: Denisse Vélez Martínez, Campaña por el Fin de la Austeridad; Pablo José Iturralde, Investigador independiente. Moderación: Klelia Guerrero, Latindadd/RJFALC Regístrate. rb.gy/gtk8qw

A new book by Clara Mattei, reviewed here in the Jacobin, shows how austerity is about class politics, and not about running out of money, see here jacobin.com/2026/01/matt...

Since its inception, the economics profession has provided elites with a justification for austerity. But this is very often a thinly veiled defense of the interests of the rich. See more here, jacobin.com/2026/01/econ...

New Role, come work for us at End Austerity! endausterity.org/new-role-end...

Austerity won't help rebuild Syria. "Syria's government is pursuing economic growth through liberalisation, foreign investment and cuts to state spending. These moves benefit the new elite but won't lift the majority out of crisis." There are alternatives to austerity. tinyurl.com/2zjp3h8t

Art to End Austerity. The 'Museum of Austerity' in London, until 19 January, combining testimony, original music and holographic imagery, it is more than an exhibition; it’s a blend of theatre, history and humanity. A place to reflect on the past and confront the future. tinyurl.com/ynwavp4d

Just published, my op-ed article on the World Social Summit in Doha #SocialSummit2025 #WSSD2 @ipdcolumbia.bsky.social @endausterity.bsky.social tinyurl.com/388rarn8

Austerity protests hit Romania this month as the cost of living is rising, and energy bill support was phased out this year. Yet, there would be room for alternatives: taxing windfall profits, raise corporate taxes, ensure public beneficial ownership and asset transparency. shorturl.at/ATnBj

Sri Lanka austerity policies led to massive cuts in public services and public sector wages - even according to the World Bank. But they take little responsibility for advice in their Doing Business (DB) indicators that led to vast cuts in corporate taxes, and lack of debt relief. shorturl.at/Vp9zg

Protestors marched against proposed labour laws in Lisbon last weekend, a reminder that austerity policies, including measures hurting breastfeeding mother, and reducing miscarriage related bereavement leave are deeply unpopular. Demands were made to increase the minimum wage. rb.gy/56nis9

Join us today at COP30 in Belem to discuss alternatives to austerity in climate financing, moderator @oxfaminternational.bsky.social ED Amitabh Behar, panelists Luti Guedes, Grace Malie, Fanny Petitbon @350.org, Ezequiel Steuermann (GI-ESCR), @kuminaidoo.bsky.social, @amnesty.org SG Agnes Callamard.

Leading up to Argentina's mid-term elections, pensioners have taken the streets as they have been among the hardest hit by austerity policies. Now with President Milei winning the mid-term elections, austerity cuts are ever more likely. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... and www.dw.com/en/argentina...

Anti-austerity protests in Ecuador's sparked by ending fuel subsidies is leading to higher prices on essential goods and transport. Civil society actors condemn the criminalisation of protests and rights-defenders, and dismantling of democratic guarantees. newint.org/strikes/2025...

New Report! “Welfare reform in the name of austerity and efficiency has alienated millions of people living in poverty and played into the hands of a far right looking to exploit discontent,” the UNSR on extreme poverty and HR, @deschuttero.bsky.social at UNGA, see: docs.un.org/en/A/80/138

80,000 - 150,000 protestors in Belgium mobilise against austerity measures. In all regions, we need to ensure that we tax the rich, and propose progressive tax policies, rather than cut public services and social protection that harms the people. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

💸 Over 3.4B people live in countries that spend more on debt service than on health or education. Enough is enough. @IMFNews @WorldBank must be held accountable. #CancelTheDebt #StopTheHarm

Today in Washington DC at @hrw.org at 5pm (ET) in person, or on zoom "Alternatives to end austerity" Come hear about alternatives from the Global South regions @latindadd.bsky.social @menafem.bsky.social @fintrco.bsky.social TJNA and IBON International. RSVP here, forms.gle/zWr4CB6zxpNU...

🚨 The “austerity trap” is real. 1) Global South countries are trapped in debt cycles. To repay, they’re pushed to expand fossil fuel extraction - deepening climate breakdown #EndAusterity

In a new guest analysis for our #ObserverSummer25 Charith Gunawardena argues IMF failed approach to debt sustainability and #austerity in Sri Lanka adds evidence for urgent need of IFA reform, including a UN debt workout mechanism #FfD4 #G77 tinyurl.com/SriLankaIMF

Our new #ObserverSummer25 is out now🚀 This edition covers civil society demands of unconditional debt relief in #Jubilee2025, IMF's upcoming surveillance review, World Bank's billions to trillions 'fantasy', Sri Lanka, Argentina & the IMF, #FFD4, and more 🔥👇 tinyurl.com/ObserverSumm...

🌍✨ #Throwback to IAFFE ✨🌍 Our co-coordinator Mati Kohonen says it loud: progressive taxation is key to funding care systems & building fairer societies. It’s time to #EndAusterity & fight for #TaxJustice. Join us! 📢 endausterity.org #CareEconomy #FutureBeyondAusterity #EndAusterity #EndAusterityNow

#FfD4 is far from the milestone for global economic governance reform it could have been. For #CivilSociety, it's clear that the job is not done. We need real reform, not a watered-down consensus. Read our analysis 👉 www.eurodad.org/ffd4_job_not...

💡 "One of the most promising avenues is to introduce a minimum tax for the ultra-rich, expressed as a percentage of their wealth." Seven Nobel laureates in economics advocate for the Zucman tax in their latest op-ed. Read the full @lemonde.fr article 👇 www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...

At #IAFFE2025, we discussed how care systems remain underfunded despite post-pandemic momentum. Austerity and regressive tax systems are holding us back. It’s time to prioritize care in public budgets. #FeministEconomics #CareEconomy #EndAusterity

Why is everyone talking about a wealth tax? 🧵 Under pressure from the public, the govt walked back a number of its planned cuts to social security last week. That means the conversation has turned back to tax. The govt has 3 main choices... 1/8 www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/is-it-...

🌍 That’s a wrap on #FfD4 - but this is only the beginning. We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power. We demanded: ✅ #EconomicJustice ✅ #DebtCancellation ✅ #ClimateJustice We will not be silenced. We are here to stay. This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊

🌍 As #FFD4 comes to a close, the fight for tax justice continues: pushing for more countries to join the Seville Platform for Action, holding leaders to their promises, and pushing for real action. The movement is getting stronger #TaxTheSuperRich. #FFD4 www.taxthesuperrich.world

We took action at #FfD4 to say: the era of austerity must end. Austerity isn’t “fiscal responsibility.” It’s a system to protect wealth while communities pay the price. We demand: ✅ #DebtCancellation ✅ #ClimateJustice ✅ #TaxTheRich We will not be silenced. We are fighting for an #EraOfJustice.

🔥At #FfD4, our member @IBONInternational launched Disrupting the Austere World - a primer on neocolonialism, austerity, and resistance. A must-read for building economic justice. 📢 Download & join the movement: iboninternational.org/download/dis... #EndAusterity #EraOfJustice

Today at #FfD4, we brought together advocates to share real solutions beyond austerity. As @isabelortiz.bsky.social said: “Slashing social protection is the most common austerity tactic.” Time to build systems that care. #EndAusterity #FFD4 #EraofJustice

Brian Cox, actor and supporter of @patmillsuk.bsky.social, joins the global call to #TaxTheSuperRich! He’s speaking out against the dangerous concentration of wealth — and calling on governments to act. No more excuses. It’s time for tax justice ⚖️ #FFD4 #FfD4People

From #Sevilla to the world: 📢 Our voices are rising against austerity & injustice. 📢 #FfD4 failed to deliver real solutions. 📢 We demand debt justice and an #EraOfJustice. #endausterity #peopleoverprofits

🌍 We are kicking off #FfD4 in Seville with a Debt4Climate Hub! Join us tonight for powerful discussions on debt, colonialism, and militarism, plus a cultural program, snacks, and solidarity. Let’s connect struggles and build power to end austerity! #EndAusterity #EraOfJustice

📢 Join us at #FfD4! 🗓️ 30 June | ⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM 📍 Fibes, Sevilla – Room Side Event 21 Rights-based development finance is the future. Let’s shape a post-Seville agenda rooted in justice & human rights. #EraOfJustice #FinanceJusticeNow #TaxJustice

Join us Today, at this virtual side event @ #FFD4 We'll present the Rabat Roadmap, the outcome of a global feminist convening in Rabat, Guided by the expertise and analysis of feminists from theMENA, and the global South more broadly 📆 Register at: bit.ly/RabatRoadmapEv… @wedo-worldwide.bsky.social

📢 Join us at #FfD4 in Seville! Financing Alternatives to Budget Cuts 🗓️ 2 July | 🕝 2:30–4:00 PM 💬 How do we fund universal social protection without austerity? Hear from global experts & activists on real solutions. #EndAusterity #FinanceOurFuture #EraOfJustice

🌍 From Austerity to Justice What if we stopped pretending there’s no money? There is money - it’s just hoarded by the ultra-rich & hidden by corporations. Meanwhile, communities face cuts, closures & collapsing services. #TaxJusticeNow #EndAusterity #FfD4

🌍 The world is drowning in inequality — and the rich are floating to the top. Meanwhile, public services are slashed and climate goals underfunded. Why? Because austerity protects wealth, not people. It’s time to #TaxTheRich and #EndCorporateGreed. #FfD4 #EndAusterity

🔥 Stop financing destruction - start fueling justice. Austerity is blocking the clean energy transition we urgently need. Cutting budgets while the climate burns isn’t policy — it’s sabotage. #FfD4 #EndAusterity #ClimateJustice #FfD4People #EraOfJustice

🌍 Climate Reparations, Not Austerity. At #FfD4, the Global North must confront its climate debt — not with loans or conditions, but with public, grant-based finance that supports justice, not deepens inequality. #EndAusterity #ClimateFinanceNow #FfD4

🚨 Despite strong calls from the Global South and civil society, the final #FfD4 agreement fails to address the structural roots of austerity: ❌ No UN-led debt resolution ❌ No tax justice on the rich ❌ No public finance for climate & care #EndAusterity #FfD4

👩🏽‍🎓 Feminist economists have long warned: austerity deepens gender inequality. 🛑 Cuts to care, health, and education hurt women the most. ✅ Fund public services. Center care. End austerity. #FeministEconomics #GenderJusticeNow #FundCareWork #EndAusterity #EndAusterityNow

🔁 Powerful reflection from @MenaFem on #FfD4: 🧵 “The Illusion of Consensus” exposes how austerity and colonial power dynamics were preserved behind closed doors. No justice without systemic change. Read more 👉 menafemmovement.org/the-illusion... #EndAusterity #EraOfJustice #FfD4

Despite the devastating impact of austerity, climate breakdown & debt distress, powerful countries like the UK & EU are trying to block progress on fair global finance rules at #FfD4. We need justice — not sabotage. #EndAusterity #DebtJustice #EraOfJustice #StopTheSabotage

🚨 The EU & UK are trying to block a UN-led debt resolution at #FfD4 — despite strong calls from civil society & the Global South. They're protecting a global system of austerity. 📢 We demand: ✅ Debt cancellation ✅ Public investment ✅ A just economy #EndAusterity #debtJustice

By blocking UN-led #debt reform at #FfD4, the #EU and #UK are denying the global South a voice — and locking countries into austerity. This protects the system, not the people. We need debt justice to #EndAusterity. #CancelTheDebt #GlobalJustice

💼 The G7 Summit starts Sunday. They designed the playbook, with austerity in mind. Cuts at home, IMF-backed austerity abroad. 📢 Ahead of #FfD4, we demand: ✅ Cancel the debt ✅ End austerity ✅ Fund care & climate #EraOfJustice #EndAusterity

🚨 Ad hoc debt deals are failing the Global South. ⚠️ Without a fair and transparent global system, austerity becomes a permanent reality for countries in crisis. 📢 End the cycle. End austerity. #CancelTheDebt #EraOfJustice #ReformTheRules

🔁 Trillions are lost each year to tax avoidance by the wealthy and corporations. 🛑 That’s money stolen from public services and climate action. ✅ The solution? A UN Tax Convention for fair global tax rules. #TaxTheRich #UNTaxConvention #FinanceJusticeNow