June 17, 2006
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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 15, 2006
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Our dear national leaders are meeting today in the Belgian capital to discuss the little problem of the EU no longer having tedious little things like “a purpose”, “a direction”, or “a viable way of continuing to function for more … Continue reading
June 13, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Largely because it had run out, but partially because of the Renew for Freedom campaign, last month I renewed my passport, sending the thing off with plenty of time for the potential three week turnaround time. Perhaps thanks to the … Continue reading
June 9, 2006
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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
June 5, 2006
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Yep, it’s “pretend we care” time at Downing Street again, as Blair “will be taking questions from two respected newspaper journalists, Sarah Sands of the Daily Mail and Michael White of The Guardian, as well as from users of the … Continue reading
June 1, 2006
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It has been a full year since the rejection of the EU constitution by France (29th May) and the Netherlands (1st June) – and still the European “political elites” (their phrase, not mine) can seemingly agree on only one thing: … Continue reading
May 26, 2006
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Even before devolution, one of the most confusing parts of Britain’s relationship with the EU was the postion of Scotland – different legal system and all that. Since devolution, the confusion has only escalated – Bondwoman provides a handy overview … Continue reading
May 25, 2006
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A new, probably ill-considered, and certainly rather rare piece from me on Iraq over at the Sharpener. Although it’s not really about Iraq at all.
May 24, 2006
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“Yeah, man – I’m cool! I’m hip, daddy-o! I’m down with the kids! I watch all that ‘reality tv’ on the picture-box wireless! And look how virile I am with my pregnant wife and young child! When was the last … Continue reading
May 24, 2006
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Free this morning? Tim Ireland wants you to risk arrest in the rain. (Hey, at least that way you’ll be grateful when they bundle you into the back of the van…) Here’s why.
May 24, 2006
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As Serbia accepts Montenegrin independence, and the EU makes encouraging noises, is it true, as an interesting OpenDemocracy article has it, that “in much of east-central Europe, the European Union tends to be seen as an updated version of an … Continue reading
May 23, 2006
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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 22, 2006
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Those lovely chaps at the Hansard Society want our opinion on Labour bright young thing and government minister David Miliband’s blog.Take the survey – but be nice. It may not have been the most interesting in the world, comments may … Continue reading
May 22, 2006
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It’s no secret that Eurovision voting patterns say as much about international relations as they do about the quality of the songs. Although occasionally – as with the UK’s dire 2004 entry’s failure to pick up any points at all … Continue reading