EU politics
Politico: Bulgarian investigative journalist murdered
Three investigative journalists have been murdered in EU nations this year. This is not what democracy looks like. Read here
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Politico: Macedonia’s messy referendum puts name deal at risk
“During the day in Skopje, voters backing the change said they hoped it would lead to a more democratic country, more closely integrated into the West.” What better way to join in EU democracy” than […]
Corruption
Politico – Trump lawyer Giuliani got paid to lobby Romanian president
What a read! Another EU Social Democratic party that has discoverd that the key to success is lie, lie, and lie again. Laws are for losers. Read here
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Politico: Britain’s middle-class Brexit Anxiety Disorder
This sounds more like class conflict. For the traditional liberal elite, the political upheaval happening all around them is likely to be “incredibly anxiety-provoking.” Read here
Corruption
Politico: EU legislators rake in millions in outside earnings
This is just the tip of the iceberg. What about the jobs following their time at the EU? What about jobs now for their family members? What about the perks: travel, gifts, entertainment? What about […]
Corruption
Politico: No transparency please, we’re Members of the European Parliament
The EU political elite at its corrupt best. As we learnt from the United Kingdom parliamentary expenses scandal of 2009, many, when not most politicians, have no scruples about using funds provided for the political […]
EU politics
Politico – Romania: Liviu Dragnea, Brussels’ oncoming ‘illiberal’ headache
The analysis is wrong. The EU is breeding such populists in the former East Block nations. They successfully enforce the neo-liberal policy of the EU, which, as in Southern Europe, is pushing much of the […]
EU politics
Politico: Center-right grouping proposes tough security offer for EU election
The EU political elite has no values, just the need to hold onto power. When that means being “liberal”, then why not? When it means going to the far right, well that is fine too. […]
EU politics
Politico: How Draghi lost Italy
An interesting take on Draghi’s role in Italian finances and politics. Read here
Corruption
Politico: EU official forced to resign over energy interests
In the EU there are apparently laws that do not apply for politicians, especially when it is a question of their bank accounts. Read here