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PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Poland elections: another one bites the Tusk

Poland elections: another one bites the Tusk

Donald Tusk’s pro-European civic platform (PO) party won 39% of the vote in parliamentary elections on 9 October. It's the first time a ruling party has been returned to power since the fall of communism in Poland. The Spanish, Hungarian, Czech and local press react

by eurotopics @ // 11/10/11

eurotopics, eu presidency, euweek, poland, european union, economical crisis, elections

NEWS eurotopics : DSK back but Lagarde still in charge: France, Germany and Switzerland on IMF chief

DSK back but Lagarde still in charge: France, Germany and Switzerland on IMF chief

Dominique Strauss-Kahn may be back in Paris, but this 55-year-old Frenchwoman has had firm hold of the reins at the international monetary fund for three months. The appointment of Christine Lagarde as managing director was seen by some as confirming Europe’s continued might on the world stage, while others foresee problems with emerging industries

by euro topics @ // 19/09/11

eurotopics, sex, dominique strauss-kahn, euweek, economy, foreign policy, rape

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : German, Dutch and Finnish reactions on Greece insolvency

German, Dutch and Finnish reactions on Greece insolvency

After the discussion about allowing Greece to go bankrupt was reignited in Germany, share prices and the the euro exchange rate dropped on 12 September. While some commentators see the discussion as sheer populism that could have catastrophic repercussions, others say insolvency and a euro exit for Greece are well worth considering

by euro topics @ // 13/09/11

eurotopics, economic growth, europe, germany, greece, euro, euweek

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Czech, Belgian, French and Austrian press on Libyan rebels taking Tripoli

Czech, Belgian, French and Austrian press on Libyan rebels taking Tripoli

According to their own reports, the Libyan rebels now have practically all of the capital Tripoli under their control. Three of Muammar al-Gaddafi's sons have been taken prisoner by the rebels, while the leader himself has apparently fled. Commentators cast doubt on the rebels' democratic intentions and discuss Europe's tasks after power changes hands

by eurotopics @ // 22/08/11

eurotopics, saif al-islam gaddafi, euweek, human rights, libya, muammar al-gaddafi, revolution

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : 2010: which EU member state is more corrupt?

2010: which EU member state is more corrupt?

In Europe, Denmark, Finland and Sweden tie as the world’s 'very clean‘ countries according to Transparency International's most recent Corruption Perceptions Index. Latvia and Bulgaria edge dangerously towards the bottom of the pile, while Ireland reprimands itself despite a 'fair' rating. Thoughts from Europe’s blogs and portals

by eurotopics @ // 02/11/10

eurotopics, corruption, europe, euweek, politics

PANORAMA eurotopics : Turkey votes yes: fit for the EU king?

Turkey votes yes: fit for the EU king?

58% want extensive constitutional reform. The British, Belgian, Spanish and Czech press say the referendum on 12 September consolidates democracy - but is there potential danger for secularism and the separation of powers? Press review

by eurotopics @ // 13/09/10

eurotopics, turkey, candidate countries, european union, referendum

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : German, Polish, Czech floods: who's to blame?

German, Polish, Czech floods: who's to blame?

The Dutch, Czech and Polish media bemoan the lack of preventive measures and criticise the irresponsible behaviour of some politicians

by euro topics @ // 10/08/10

eurotopics, water, europe, germany, euweek, poland, czech republic

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Berlusconi's Italy: elections soon?

Berlusconi's Italy: elections soon?

Italian junior justice minister Giacomo Caliendo, a suspect in a criminal inquiry, narrowly avoided an opposition motion in the lower house of the Italian parliament calling for him to be sacked. Had it gone through, the government could have fallen. The political pressure is rising, though the Irish, Slovenian and Italian press say new elections are unlikely

by eurotopics @ // 05/08/10

eurotopics, italy, euweek, silvio berlusconi, european media, press review, politics

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Pro-European Polish president: order no. Komorowski

Pro-European Polish president: order no. Komorowski

The Polish people didn't vote emotionally on 4 July. Bronisław Komorowski won Poland's presidential elections with 52.6% of the vote across 95% of constituencies. His challenger Jarosław Kaczyński, twin brother of the late president Lech, trailed at 47.4%. The German, Italian and Polish press hail the politically mature result

by eurotopics @ // 05/07/10

eurotopics, eu presidency, bronisław komorowski, jaroslaw kaczynski, euweek, poland, warsaw

REVIEW eurotopics : Europe feels Turkey is moving away from the west

Europe feels Turkey is moving away from the west

When Turkey harshly criticised Israel for its military assault on a flotilla carrying international aid in the Mediterranean, the European press accused them of double standards. The Lithuanian, Italian and Spanish media fear that the country is turning away from Europe and the west

by eurotopics @ // 02/06/10

eurotopics, europe, gaza strip, diplomacy, turkey, european union, press review

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : EU press criticise air travel regulations as ash cloud lingers

EU press criticise air travel regulations as ash cloud lingers

Since 15 April, Europe's airports have been forced to stay closed after a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland has obscured EU airspace. The flight ban that many of us are experiencing shows just how dependent the economy is on air traffic - but Europe can co-operate much better too. The Italian, Swedish, Dutch and Austrian press react

by euro topics @ // 20/04/10

eurotopics, iceland, economy, european union, travel, press review, common foreign and security policy

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Swing right, sweet Hungarian election chariot: first round election results

Swing right, sweet Hungarian election chariot: first round election results

The right-wing conservative alliance of young democrats or 'Fidesz' scooped Hungary's parliamentary elections on 11 April (52.7%). The socialists in power scored a measly 19.3%. Right-wing extremist Jobbik party entered parliament for the first time (16.7%). The Hungarian, Slovakian, Austrian and Italian media on whether the victory is the start of a new era or a rude awakening

by eurotopics @ // 12/04/10

eurotopics, fidesz, hungary, budapest, right wing extremism, elections, press review

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : UK election: EU press on the one month for 'posh boy' Cameron to battle Brown

UK election: EU press on the one month for 'posh boy' Cameron to battle Brown

On 6 April the British prime minister Gordon Brown announced parliamentary elections on 6 May, opening the race for the House of Commons. The Spanish, Italian, Irish and Austrian press expect the country's enormous budget deficit to dominate the discussion; the credibility of the established parties is also at stake, they say

by eurotopics @ // 07/04/10

eurotopics, euweek, london, david cameron, gordon brown, england, united kingdom

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : EU press agree on Sarkozy's unpopularity

EU press agree on Sarkozy's unpopularity

French president Nicolas Sarkozy has shuffled his cabinet after the weak showing of the governing UMP in the French regional elections. The Spanish, Dutch and Belgian press cite Sarkozy's lack of orientation and his high-handed leadership style

by eurotopics @ // 23/03/10

eurotopics, paris, euweek, nicolas sarkozy, elections, politics, european press

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Fathoming the power of right-wing populist Geert Wilders in Europe

Fathoming the power of right-wing populist Geert Wilders in Europe

If the freedom party leader is successful in the June parliamentary elections, Dutch politics will be destabilised and Europe will be forced to deal seriously with the man once nicknamed 'Mozart', write the Dutch, Swiss, Spanish and Slovakian press

by eurotopics @ // 05/03/10

eurotopics, vote, netherlands, euweek, geert wilders, right wing extremism, press review

REVIEW eurotopics : Italian, French and Bulgarian press vs genetically modified potato

Italian, French and Bulgarian press vs genetically modified potato

On 3 March the European commission gave the green light for the 'Amflora', used for the production of industrial starch. This was the first time since 1998 that it has approved a GMO for cultivation. Some commentators say Brussels has bowed to the pressure of agriculture companies; others claim this paves the way for a better future

by eurotopics @ // 03/03/10

eurotopics, europe, ogm, agriculture, potato, genetically modified organisms, european union

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Dutch government fails over Afghanistan

Dutch government fails over Afghanistan

The grand coalition government in the Netherlands collapsed on the weekend after it was unable to reach a consensus on prolonging the operations in Afghanistan. The Spanish, Dutch and Belgian press write that although this won't prompt other states to withdraw their troops from the country, it may give the right-wing populists a boost in new Dutch elections

by eurotopics @ // 22/02/10

eurotopics, netherlands, euweek, afghanistan, war, geert wilders

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : France: burqa bandits, burqa ban

France: burqa bandits, burqa ban

On 26 January, a French parliamentary committee recommended that the so-called 'burqa', or Muslim full-body veil, be banned. While this could check the spread of fundamentalism, it is also humiliating for those affected by it argue German, French and Swiss commentators

by euro topics @ // 27/01/10

eurotopics, religion, presse, european media, panorama, journalism, society

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : London conference on Afghanistan: 'olive branches and dollars'

London conference on Afghanistan: 'olive branches and dollars'

In the run-up to the Afghanistan conference which starts on 28 January in London, calls for negotiations with the radical islamist Taliban are mounting. A sign of the growing helpnessness of the international community deployed in the Hindu Kush, write the Austrian, Estonian, Italian and Portuguese press

by eurotopics @ // 26/01/10

eurotopics, taliban, euweek, london, afghanistan, islamic terrorism, terrorism

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Full body scanners, Obama and Yemen: terrorism 2010

Full body scanners, Obama and Yemen: terrorism 2010

Fears of terrorism are on the rise around the world after the failed christmas day attack on a US airliner. Calls for greater security and tougher anti-terror measures are mounting. Other European papers warn of the threat of war in Yemen, and argue that weapons alone cannot bring a lasting solution.The word from the British, Slovenian, Spanish, Austrian and Danish media

by eurotopics @ // 04/01/10

eurotopics, road safety, euweek, european terrorism, barack obama, islamic terrorism, security

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