Issue 111:2017 06 29: Week in Brief International

29 June 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe EU:  The European Commission fined Google €2.42 billion for taking advantage of its dominant position in promoting shopping options. GERMANY:  Martin Schultz, leader of Social Democrats and Ms Merkel’s main rival for Chancellor in this September’s elections, has pledged to push for the creation of a… Continue reading Issue 111:2017 06 29: Week in Brief International

Issue 109:2017 06 15:Week in Brief International

15 June 2017 Week in Brief: International Europe EU: Plans were announced for the creation of a ‘security and defence union’ (a military organisation independent of Nato) by 2025. A confidential EU report, leaked to the Politico website, recommended demolishing the existing parliament building in Brussels and constructing a new one costing €500 million.  The… Continue reading Issue 109:2017 06 15:Week in Brief International

Issue106:2017 05 25:It’s my party (Neil Tidmarsh)

25 May 2017 It’s My Party I’m the leader, I’m the leader… By Neil Tidmarsh I’m the leader, I’m the leader, I’m the leader of the gang I am… until the music stops, that is.  And political parties all around the world have been playing frantic games of musical chairs all week.  Leaders in, leaders… Continue reading Issue106:2017 05 25:It’s my party (Neil Tidmarsh)

Issue 82:2016 12 01;Made it, Ma! Top of the World! (Neil Tidmarsh)

01 December 2016 “Made it, Ma! Top of the World!” You can’t have a criminal as head of state. Can you? by Neil Tidmarsh The best political joke in recent months? It came from Alain Juppé, the favourite and not-so-colourless contender in the recent race for the leadership of France’s Republican party.  He was asked… Continue reading Issue 82:2016 12 01;Made it, Ma! Top of the World! (Neil Tidmarsh)

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