March 6, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Here you go – a handy compilation of RSS feeds of various EU news sites and blogs, courtesy of yours truly. It’s rather a work in progress – as you can see from the subject and country/region tabs, yet to … Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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On the paranoid state of mind of British Eurosceptics “This not my debate” – I often wish I could say the same thing… *sigh* (tags: EU Britain idiocy) Franco-German detente? What’s the likelihood that Merkel and Sarkozy managed to reconcile … Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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With the Commons voting on an EU referendum today, what is Cameron’s real EU gameplan? Continue reading
March 4, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Russia’s post-election balance Interesting, plausible bit of speculation about a situation no one really understands or has a clue how to analyse just yet (tags: Russia Elections) EU to Help Resolve Post-Election Crisis in Armenia Hmmm… Meddling in the Caucasus … Continue reading
March 4, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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…and Russia’s energy blackmail steps up once again, with Ukraine’s gas supplies being cut by a quarter by Gazprom. The energy giant headed by, erm… one Dmitry Medvedev. Yay!
February 29, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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When it comes to the EU, rational discourse seems impossible. Neither the pro- or the anti- camps are happy with this, but is there really any solution? Continue reading
February 29, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Language barrier scuppers walker Ha ha ha ha ha! This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in ages. What a dick… Tries to walk to India living on handouts – makes it as far as Calais. Yay the … Continue reading
February 28, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Sizing up Medvedev, the next Russian president Yet another Russian riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. This is why Russia’s always so fascinating. And terrifying… (tags: Russia) Russia’s Dangerous Double Act “Shared leadership has never worked in Russia” … Continue reading
February 28, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Just stumbled across an intriguing article in The Moscow Times (reprinted from the rather good Project Syndicate) by leading American international relations theorist (and former Carter and Clinton administration wonk) Joseph S Nye – intriguing because it’s a rare example … Continue reading
February 27, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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An Islamic Reformation? Yup – that bridge between Europe and the Middle East seems to be doing what advocates of Turkish EU entry haven’t dared hoped in even their most optimistic moments. Possibly… (tags: Turkey) EU-wide political funding Set at … Continue reading
February 27, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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The lack of outrage over the lack of a referendum on the new EU treaty may be annoying the eurosceptics, but it should come as no surprise… Continue reading
February 26, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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This post is from Dan Hardie: Do you like reading fine words? Here is the Prime Minister on the subject of Iraqi ex-employees of the British Government, speaking in the House of Commons on October 9th, 2007: ‘I would also … Continue reading
February 26, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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If you haven’t seen these already, and are based in the UK, watch today via the really rather fun BBC iPlayer: Jonathan Meades: Magnetic North – yet another top-notch contribution from the almost always fascinating Meades, this time looking at … Continue reading
February 25, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Elections in Germany confirm leftward shift “The German political system is now effectively in gridlock… and no one knows how to get it out” (tags: Germany) Europe vs. Tony Blair Now the Financial Times comes out against President Tony. Hurrah! … Continue reading