Nosemonkey's EUtopia

In search of a European identity

June 17, 2006
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EU roundup

Weekend reading, shamelessly lifted wholesale from the always superb Political Theory Daily Review – as much to remind me to read them later as anything. (Warning: last few links are to .pdf files): Charles Kupchan, author of The End of … Continue reading

June 9, 2006
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Strasbourg: pointless

Liberation notes that the online petition to end the European Parliament’s pointless moves between Brussels and Strasbourg has now reached over 500,000 signatories (not bad considering the site was only registered on 28th April) – and that EP President Josep … Continue reading

May 23, 2006
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Greece vs Turkey

Considering the ongoing tensions between Greece and Turkey over Cyprus, the breaking news that the’ve been getting their military aircraft to play chicken with each other, resulting in the loss of two planes in a collision, is somewhat concerning…

May 13, 2006
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Nymark

Welcome to Europe’s newest nation – Nymark (United Nations recognition pending). Still – it’s bigger (and slightly more attractive) than the Principality of Sealand…

May 12, 2006
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Ukraine roundup

A handy round-up of what’s been going on in Ukraine since the elections back in March. It’s not exactly stable over there just yet, what with them still being without a Prime Minister and all…

May 11, 2006
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Merkel on Europe

This deserves more than just a short post, but sadly I’m rather busy. “Angela Merkel has said that Europe needs a new reason for its existence” Merkel’s election always had the potential to be significant. Is this the first sign … Continue reading

May 11, 2006
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Europe runs on beer

Hardly a revelation, if you’ve ever been into a bar in Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, etc. etc. etc., but it’s nice to have some figures at last. “Europe�s beer brewing industry refreshes the EU economy to the tune of … Continue reading