European Politicians — European Union

European Politicians — European Union

• New Moon in Pisces – Beware of an Unexpected Storm.

  

  I don’t often look at New Moons on Solaris Astrology unless they are eclipses. The New Moon on 21st Feb is a little different, at this one looks as if it will b... Read more

  The 08 february 2012 by   Solarisastro
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• Eurozone Debt Crisis: Greek Debt Talks Postponed Again, Fears of Greek Default...

  

  Angela Merkel (centre) and Nicolas Sarkozy (right). Photocredit: European Council http://www.flickr.com/photos/europeancouncil_meetings/5865957304/ Greece’s... Read more

  The 06 february 2012 by   Periscope
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• Dioxins in Food, Should There Be a Limit?

  

  Most people have heard of dioxin even if they do not fully understand what the term means. Dioxins are one of the most toxic known substances. Read more

  The 02 february 2012 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• In Praise of a United Europe: Why We Should Work to Preserve the Union

  

  Though economic woes seem to presage the end of that grand experiment, the European Union, Thomas Gommes shows why it's worth preserving. Read more

  The 01 february 2012 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone: Greece Back in the Spotlight After Most EU Countries Agree to New...

  

  Prime Minister David Cameron at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. Photo credit: World Economic Forum, Moritz Hager Britain again played the... Read more

  The 31 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• ETF Periscope: Davos Sounds Similar Notes to What the Upcoming EU Summit Will...

  

  “If it’s a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone, somewhere is making a penny.” – Steven WrightAs the World Economic Forum... Read more

  The 30 january 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• ETF Periscope: Are Latest S&P Ratings On EU Baked In Or About to Burn the...

  

  Courtesy of Daniel Sckolnik, ETF Periscope“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them — that only creates sorrow. Let reality be... Read more

  The 17 january 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Eurozone in Crisis: Standard and Poor’s Downgrades and Collapse of Greek Debt...

  

  Angela Merkel (centre) and Nicolas Sarkozy (right). Photocredit: European Council http://www.flickr.com/photos/europeancouncil_meetings/5865957304/ After a few... Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• What David Cameron’s EU Treaty Veto Means for Europe, Britain and the Coalition

  

  British Prime Minister David Cameron's veto of the European Union fiscal treaty union causes continued comment. Will the Coalition survive the fallout? And... Read more

  The 12 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• The End of the World as We Know It: The Eurozone Crisis Isn’t Just Bad, It’s...

  

  World War III, anyone? At the risk of being accused of scaremongering, I’ll state my point simply and up front: Things in Europe are not as bad as they seem –... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone in Crisis: The Death of the Euro Could Trigger World War III

  

  World War III, anyone? At the risk of being accused of scaremongering, I’ll state my point simply and up front: Things in Europe are not as bad as they seem –... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Cameron Vetoes EU Fiscal Integration Treaty, Leaving the UK out in the Cold –...

  

  Prime Minister David Cameron. Photo credit: DFID UK Prime Minister David Cameron effectively vetoed a European Union agreement that would essentially... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Merkozy Plan: Last Chance to Save the Eurozone Or Death of European Democracy?

  

  French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo credit: Sebastian Zwez As the eurozone debt crisis deepens, French President... Read more

  The 07 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone Debt Crisis: Standard and Poor’s Rain on Merkel and Sarkozy’s Parade

  

  It's a crucial week for the european single currency. Photo credit: mammal http://flic.kr/p/6gkb8F In advance of Friday’s crucial European Summit, France and... Read more

  The 06 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone Debt Crisis: Are Merkel and Sarkozy Rearranging Deckchairs on the...

  

  Angela Merkel (centre) and Nicolas Sarkozy (right). Photocredit: European Council http://www.flickr.com/photos/europeancouncil_meetings/5865957304/ Angela Merke... Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• What Next for the Economy? Eurozone Aims for Tighter Control; Banks Told to...

  

  As economic news continues to be dire, commentators look at what needs to be done - and are glad that Labour's not in power. Read more

  The 02 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Berlusconi Out, Monti in – but is Changing Horses Enough to Save the Eurozone...

  

  After 17 years as Italy's colourful Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi is out - and technocrat Mario Monti is in. Can he save the euro? Read more

  The 14 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone: How to Solve the Crisis

  

  Looking carefully at the Euro. Photocredit: Images of Money http://www.flickr.com/photos/59937401@N07/5930025654/sizes/m/in/photostream/So what’s up with the... Read more

  The 11 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Political Uncertainty in Italy Drives Markets Down, Italy’s Borrowing Costs Up,...

  

  The European Central Bank - what can it do? While Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s announced departure was welcome news to investors and economists,... Read more

  The 10 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• "The EU is a New Religion," Lord Hesketh Defects to UKIP

  this is an interesting, and (potentially) multifarious, development ... in the cabinet under both Margaret Thatcher and John Major, Lord Hesketh has 'defected'... Read more

  The 07 november 2011 by   Freeplanet
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• Eurozone Rescue Deal: Is This Really the Solution, Or More Hollow Rhetoric?

  

  Not in the clear yet. Photo credit: Stephanie Jones http://flic.kr/p/awo1jAWhen, in the wee hours of Thursday morning, an agreement was penned to help tackle... Read more

  The 28 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone Crisis Temporarily Resolved

  

  In the balance. Photo credit: mammal http://flic.kr/p/6gkb8F In the early hours of the morning, and after over 10 hours of negotiation, European leaders... Read more

  The 27 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Has the Tory Rebellion Over the EU Referendum Vote Fatally Undermined Cameron’s...

  

  Amid accusations of 'bully-boy tactics' and 'aloofness', the prime minister needs to win back his own party. Read more

  The 26 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Only Full Integration Can Solve the Eurozone Crisis

  

  Euro woes continue. Photo credit: Matze Ott The time has come for the leaders of the European Union (EU) to act decisively to end the Greek debt crisis one way... Read more

  The 24 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• ETF Periscope: Pick the VIX as a Sweet EU Hedge

  

  Courtesy of Daniel Sckolnik, ETF PeriscopePick the VIX as a Sweet EU Hedge“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception. Read more

  The 24 october 2011 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Bailing out the Eurozone – Oktoberfest Day One

  

  Life sometimes just isn’t fair. Like the fact that I missed out on the lottery jackpot once because the winning numbers were exactly the same as I had picked... Read more

  The 24 october 2011 by   Stuartnoel
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• Eurozone Crisis

  

  £250,000 prize for euro exit strategy, Tory MPs want referendum on Britain’s EU membership Read more

  The 19 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Slovakia Votes Against Expanding Eurozone Bailout Fund, Government Falls

  

  Slovak Parliament building, Bratislava. Photo credit: riczribeiro, http://flic.kr/p/9gywEYSlovakia has voted against increasing the euro bailout fund. Read more

  The 12 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone Crisis: Secret Plans, Bailouts and Big Bazookas

  

  Germany's Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have come up with a plan for the eurozone crisis. But they won't tell us what it is. Read more

  The 10 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Italy Credit Downgrade Sparks Fresh Eurozone Recession Fears

  

  Flags at the European Parliament's Robert Schuman building. Photo credit: Tristam SparksThe debt crisis shows no signs of abating, with Italy the latest eurozon... Read more

  The 05 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• Booker and Barosso Are Both Right; Inaction Will Lead to a Eurozone Crisis

  

  Flags at the European Parliament's Robert Schuman building. Photo credit: Tristam Sparks Christopher Booker’s column in The Sunday Telegraph entitled “The EU... Read more

  The 04 october 2011 by   Periscope
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• The Eurozone Crisis from a Dutch Perspective

  

  The ongoing crisis affecting both European banks and EU states continues to dominate broadsheet pages. But what of the Dutch perspective regarding these... Read more

  The 30 september 2011 by   Clogsandtulips
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• Merkel / Sarkozy Mini-summit Fails to Calm Eurozone Fears

  

  Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, and Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of France, met yesterday to discuss the eurozone crisis. But will their plans stave... Read more

  The 17 august 2011 by   Periscope
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• What The Eurozone Crisis Means for France & Germany

  

  Can the leaders of the EU's 2 biggest economies save the day? Read more

  The 16 august 2011 by   Periscope
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• Eurozone Crisis Averted? We Really, Really Hope So

  

  Eurozone leaders, led by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, have come to an agreement about how to restructure Greece’s... Read more

  The 22 july 2011 by   Periscope
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• Debt Crisis Looms: Eurozone at Germany’s Mercy

  

  Hermany van Rompuy, President of the EU (right) Photocredit: Πρωθυπουργός της... Read more

  The 20 july 2011 by   Periscope
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• Ontological Whisperings: Agamben and the Name

  Ontological Whisperings Only, of the Literature of ExceptionNow entertain conjecture of a timeWhen creeping murmur and the poring darkFills the wide vessel of... Read more

  The 06 may 2010 by   Williamwatkin
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• The Dirty Fossil Fuel Secret Ehind Burma’s Democratic Fairytale

  

  Cross Posted from The GuardianBy Nafeez AhmedNew evidence has emerged that the systematic violence against ethnic Rohingya in Burma – “described as genocidal... Read more

  The 30 november 2000 by   Earth First! Newswire
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