Friday, 15 December 2017 11:35
Juncker and wiretapping scandal
The European Commission president’s informal manner at EU meetings has been criticised. He denies accusations that he has a drink problem. Now he must now take urgent steps to explain his role in an illegal wiretap…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:28
Europe: prayers for protection
On 9 December it will be one year since the attack on the Christmas market in Berlin. Europe is on a high level of alert for possible terrorist attacks. In many countries there will be Christmas…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:25
EU / Turkey relationships
Turkey-EU ties are currently marked by mutual resentments and appear to be going nowhere. In a sign of the times, Brussels is withholding 175 million euros in pre-accession funds for Turkey, which on paper remains a…
Friday, 01 December 2017 10:08
Europe if Merkel goes
Mrs Merkel brought unity and peace to the EU’s high table, which was unusual as she seldom had much to say. Like many German politicians she was unimaginative about how to stop financial rot from spreading…
Friday, 01 December 2017 10:00
Germany: stabbing escalates
A recent surge of violence perpetrated with knives across Germany draws attention to the deterioration of security in the country. People armed with knives, axes and machetes have wreaked havoc across Germany; committing jihadist attacks, homicides,…
Friday, 24 November 2017 13:43
Austria & Germany: Coalitions
Austrian far-right Party, FPO is talking with conservative party, OVP, and people have been protesting against the administration including FPO. FPO had led in the polls for two years - then Mr Kurz became chairman of…