32 I am satisfied with the political situation in the European Union. No reason to hesitate. For instance, because... (if I wanted to write why, I wrote it here), positive
34 Sollen die Rechtsradikalen Europa regieren?Die Europäer sollten sich schämen!Wer nicht wählt,wählt rechts!, SEPP
There is also a strong overwhelming political force in Europe. The European Union, some have called it "A New Soviet Union" while others will attest to it ... , teken
European Union Politics is an international academic journal for advanced peer reviewed research and scholarship on all aspects of the process of government ... , teken
According to Forbes Magazine German Chancellor Angela Merkel has overtaken US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as the world's most powerful woman. , teken
It may be difficult to say who "won" the European elections, but it is clear who lost. From France to Poland – and spectacularly in Britain – politicians of the moderate left were shunned or humiliated by the few voters who bothered to cast their ballots.In a time of recession – and especially one caused by the exuberance and immoderate greed of markets – centre-left arguments might have been expected to thrive. Instead, centre-left parties of government were routed in Britain and soundly defeated in Portugal and narrowly beaten in Spain. Centre-left opposition ...
a3 - in der Abstimmung Political situation in the EU
Since 1979, these MEPs have been elected direct rather than indirectly from national parliaments. But turnout for these elections has been falling in several countries. There is a danger that the number voting in June will be lower than ever before.Moreover, in the current grim economic conditions across Europe, voters who do turn out are all too likely to take the opportunity to punish the major parties and vote for fringe and even extremist politicians. There are particular circumstances that may encourage this electoral response.First, everywhere there is a sense of disgust at the way the ...
a3 - in der Abstimmung Political situation in the EU
08.04.2009 08:57Ab Sommer dürfen EU-Parlamentarier auch Kurzstrecken-Flüge in der Business Class absolvieren. In Zeiten der Wirtschaftskrise sei das dreist, sagen Kritiker.Holzklasse adé heißt es ab Sommer für die EU-Abgeordneten. Denn ein neuer Verhaltenskodex erlaubt es den Parlamentariern ab der nächsten Legislaturperiode, auch auf Kurzstrecken in der Business Class zu fliegen. Das berichtet die Zeitung "Die Welt" am Mittwoch. "Die Reisekosten werden auf der Grundlage der tatsächlich entstandenen Kosten erstattet, und zwar bis zu dem Tarif der Business ...
kommin - in der Abstimmung Political situation in the EU
SEPA to increase banking-sector competition Author: New Europe
On 14 February, the European Parliament approved legislation creating a single European payments area (SEPA) and facilitating cross-border bank transfers. New EU-wide rules should ensure that banks compete fairly, eliminate hidden national charges and accelerate transfers, saving up to €123 billion to the economy within the next six years.
TNT Express rejects €4.9bn UPS offer Dutch delivery company rejects €9 per share offer from US logistics group after facing pressure from shareholders
Greece sets date for €200bn debt swap Parliament to pass legislation next week on collective action clauses to force a minority of “holdout” investors to take losses of around 70 per cent on their holdings
