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Still fielding certain major initiatives – its aid to Pakistan flood victims, a new tilt at peace in the Middle East, and a plan to control criminals operating across borders – the EU announced its annual August shut-down. … Read More »
Stressful times at the end of the week in Europe, with arguments over deportation of Roma people, a harrowing case of infanticide in France, and more disturbances in Greece over the austerity drive and economic restructuring. … Read More »
COMMENTARY: The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall was celebrated globally and commemorated for its international meanings, beyond the borders of reunited Germany. … Read More »
The contest for the European Parliament elections next month is proving not only quiet but hard to read, with again barely half the electorate expected to turn out to vote. … Read More »
The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has been speaking of concerns about a worsening of conditions in Eastern Europe, and possible aid from China, in his commentary on the world economy. … Read More »
Once again the European Union won the Olympic Games hands down.
Had the twenty-seven countries’ medals tally been aggregated, in the manner of, say, the Soviet Union in days gone by, world Olympic sports domination would be close to no-contest.
It might be a tribute to sports culture, good policy on health and fitness, or a plain outcome of having money and time to spend on sport, but the medals tally from the Beijing Olympic Games is telling a story of success for Europe. … Read More »
Last week (19.3.08) the European Parliament blew out 50 candles.
It celebrated the occasion in style on the 12.3.08 at a special sitting of the Parliament in Strasbourg. … Read More »