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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 - 10 Comment - 2 votes

eurotopics, vote, netherlands, geert wilders, euweek, press review, amsterdam

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 - 1 Comment - 4 votes

eurotopics, europe, agriculture, potato, ogm, european union, society

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, afghanistan, war, euweek

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 - 1 Comment - 2 votes

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

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 - 1 Comment - 1 vote

eurotopics, london, afghanistan, euweek, european press, 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, european terrorism, euweek, islamic terrorism, society, security

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : No binding agreement for Copenhagen climate conference in December

No binding agreement for Copenhagen climate conference in December

At an Asia Pacific economic cooperation (Apec) meeting in Singapore, Danish PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that the agreement has met with opposition from numerous countries. As efforts now focus on a two-phase climate pact, here are some opinions from the Portuguese, Italian, Danish and Swedish press

by eurotopics @ // 18/11/09 - 1 vote

eurotopics, lars løkke rasmussen, environmental protection, environment, euweek, copenhagen, press review

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Dissecting Europe's crucifix conflict

Dissecting Europe's crucifix conflict

On 3 November the European court of human rights ruled that crucifixes in classrooms violate the religious freedom of schoolchildren. Representatives from politics and the church roundly condemn the judgement, while many media welcome the decision. The Iberian, Maltese and Italian press react

by euro topics @ // 06/11/09 - 3 Comment

eurotopics, freedom of opinion, italy, european court of justice, religion, school, newspaper

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : EU press talks of virginity and Benjamin Button as Lisbon treaty is ratified

EU press talks of virginity and Benjamin Button as Lisbon treaty is ratified

After months of blocking progress, Czech president Václav Klaus became the last head of state to sign on 3 November. The constitutional court in Brno had previously rejected claims brought against the legislative document by conservative senators. As the EU reform treaty can now come into effect, the Danish, Polish, Italian, Czech and Irish press react

by eurotopics @ // 04/11/09

eurotopics, vaclav klaus, prague, european constitution, euweek, czech republic, press review

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Jean-Claude Juncker or Tony Blair for EU president?

Jean-Claude Juncker or Tony Blair for EU president?

The Luxembourg prime minister has declared his willingness to run for the post of EU president. But the EU may decide not to elect either of these two formidable politicians and opt for a lacklustre candidate instead. The Luxembourg, British, Italian and French press react

by eurotopics @ // 28/10/09

eurotopics, eu president, european institutions, jean claude juncker, united kingdom, euweek, luxembourg

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : What's going on with China as guest of honour at the Frankfurt book fair?

What's going on with China as guest of honour at the Frankfurt book fair?

At the opening ceremony on 13 October, in the presence of Chinese vice president Xi Jinping, German chancellor Angela Merkel said there would be 'no taboos'. The Italian, Swiss, Spanish and German press react

by eurotopics @ // 14/10/09

eurotopics, tibet, angela merkel, reading, germany, frankfurter buchmesse, xi jinping

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Tories, Klaus and Kaczyński: EU 'three kings' vs Lisbon treaty

Tories, Klaus and Kaczyński: EU 'three kings' vs Lisbon treaty

The eurosceptic Pole Lech Kaczyński plans to sign the EU reform document in the next few days, Czech president Václav Klaus refuses and British conservative leader David Cameron again promises his country a referendum if he is elected prime minister in 2010 and the treaty has still not taken effect. The Irish, Czech, German and Hungarian press react

by eurotopics @ // 07/10/09 - 1 Comment

eurotopics, vaclav klaus, vote, united kingdom, poland, david cameron, european media

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Portuguese Barroso: this is your man for Europe, again!

Portuguese Barroso: this is your man for Europe, again!

On 16 September, the European parliament voted José Manuel Barroso in for a second term as European commission president, with 382 votes for, 219 against and 117 abstentions. Barroso promised to advocate social policies, but the Portuguese, Belgian, French and Polish press was sceptical

by eurotopics @ // 16/09/09

eurotopics, belgium, european institutions, josé manuel barroso, european media, euweek, tony blair

NEWS eurotopics : Eta: 'ignore European terrorism', 'stay on holiday in Majorca'

Eta: 'ignore European terrorism', 'stay on holiday in Majorca'

Presumed terrorists of the Basque underground organisation Eta set off a total of four bombs in the Spanish holiday resort of Palma on Majorca on 9 August. Only ten days ago Eta carried out an attack on the island in which two police officers were killed. The Spanish, German, Hungarian and Czech media respond

by eurotopics @ // 11/08/09

eurotopics, press, basque country, newspaper, euweek, eta, journalism

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Jerzy Buzek: first eastern European to lead in EU

Jerzy Buzek: first eastern European to lead in EU

The 736-strong new EU parliament has elected former Polish prime minister Jerzy Buzek as its new president by a large majority at its constituent assembly. Snippets from the media reaction in Luxembourg, Poland, Spain, France and Finland

by eurotopics @ // 15/07/09

eurotopics, presidency, poland, european parliament, euweek, european union, press review

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Western states boycott UN anti-racism conference in Geneva

Western states boycott UN anti-racism conference in Geneva

Durban II began on 20 April with a boycott. For fear of an anti-Israel mood and anti-semitic incidents the US, Israel and other states including Italy, Germany and the Netherlands have cancelled their attendance at the so-called Durban II conference. Press reactions from Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Belgium

by eurotopics @ // 20/04/09

eurotopics, switzerland, europe, discrimination, mahmoud ahmadinejad, eudebate2009, iran islamic republic of

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : No to eastern European rescue package

No to eastern European rescue package

The EU countries want to better co-ordinate their national bank rescue plans and economic stimulus programmes. At an informal summit meeting in Brussels on 1 March, protective measures for individual industries and an aid package for eastern Europe were rejected. Reactions from Denmark, Portugal, Romania and the Czech Republic

by euro topics @ // 02/03/09 - 2 Comment

eurotopics, hungary, romania, banks, eu-gipfel, central and eastern europe, politics

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : Slumdog Millionaire: 8 Oscars in times of crisis

Slumdog Millionaire: 8 Oscars in times of crisis

The global financial and economic crisis also left its mark on this year's academy awards. The film industry is rethinking its financing strategy. The independent, multinational film, about a poor boy in India who wins a quiz show, won eight gongs in Los Angeles on 22 February

by euro topics @ // 24/02/09 - 4 Comment

eurotopics, cinema, festivals, oscars, culture, film, slumdog millionaire

PRESS REVIEW eurotopics : German, Slovak media on Czech 'Lisbon treaty' yes

German, Slovak media on Czech 'Lisbon treaty' yes

On 27 November the constitutional court gave a green light to the Lisbon treaty. Judges in Brno rule that the treaty neither impinges on Czech sovereignty nor violates the country's constitution. Will president Václav Klaus sign the document? Press review

by eurotopics @ // 27/11/08

eurotopics, vaclav klaus, european elections 2009, euroskepsis, eudebate2009, referendum, czech republic

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