05 October 2017 All Right? Not quite. By Neil Tidmarsh A couple of weeks ago, as the German elections approached, I wrote that the far-right anti-immigrant AfD (Alternative For Germany) “is in disarray”. And what happened on election day? The AfD emerged as the third biggest party in parliament. It won 13% of the votes,… Continue reading Issue 123: 2017 10 05: All Right? (Neil Tidmarsh)
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Issúe 113:2017 07 12:Eruption in Hamburg (Neil Tidmarsh)
13 July 2017 Eruption in Hamburg Political violence in Europe. By Neil Tidmarsh Europe breathed a big sigh of relief after extremist political parties failed to make much ground in recent elections in Holland, Austria and France. But there are plenty of signs that political extremism hasn’t gone away and may even be thriving under… Continue reading Issúe 113:2017 07 12:Eruption in Hamburg (Neil Tidmarsh)
Issue 72: 2016 09 22:Week in Brief International
22 September 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe EU: EU president Jean-Claude Junker called for the creation of an EU army. The idea is unpopular with member states bordering Russia who worry that an EU army might displace NATO. At the Bratislava summit, EU leaders blamed Germany’s Chancellor Merkel for uncontrolled immigration. FRANCE: There… Continue reading Issue 72: 2016 09 22:Week in Brief International
Issue 58: 2016 06 16: Week in Brief: UK
16 June 2016 Week in Brief: UK EU Referendum POLLS: With a week to go before the vote, the polls now show a substantial lead for the Leave campaign with YouGov, published on Tuesday, putting support for Leave at 46% and support for Remain at 39%. 11% were undecided and 4% did not expect to… Continue reading Issue 58: 2016 06 16: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 58: 2016 06 16:It’s the economy, stupid! (Frank O’Nomics)
16 June 2016 Brexit: It’s the economy, stupid! An economic case for Remain by Frank O’Nomics Information on the potential costs or benefits of Brexit has hit overload and most people just seem to want to get beyond the 23rd June referendum. There are so many different claims and assertions that we struggle to know… Continue reading Issue 58: 2016 06 16:It’s the economy, stupid! (Frank O’Nomics)
Issue 37:2016 01 21:Week in Brief International
21 January 2016 Week in Brief: International BURKONO FASO: Four militants from al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb attacked a café and a hotel in Ougadoudou with bombs and firearms. At least 28 people from nine countries (including Canada, the US, the Netherlands, Switzerland and France) were killed. The militants were killed when local troops… Continue reading Issue 37:2016 01 21:Week in Brief International
