Political Issues
Selection of officers for the European External Action Service (EEAS) had a misgiving reaction from new EU members, thinking old EU members had shared the post among themselves through back room deal. But the statement by EEAS chief Catherine Ashton suggests that applicants from the new member states only concentrated on same jobs therefore reduced their opportunity to getting other portfolios.
The EU has tightened its anti-piracy law with new enforcement and diffuses the concern of civil liberties activists that such moves would undermine fundamental freedoms in the bloc. EU believes online piracy is detrimental to copyright and causes serious economic damage to artists, to creative industries and to all those, whose jobs depend on the use of internet.
Swedish parliamentary election has ended with no decisive winner, the center-right party led by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt longs for left-wing opposition support instead of far-right
After a long battle for the seat departed by ex-PM Gordon Brown, the labour party finally chooses Ed Miliband as its new leader, triumphing over his brother, Ex-foreign secretary David Miliband. But Prime Minister David Cameron challenges labour opposition of lacking alternative policy to bail out the economy from it present woes.
Economic Issues
One of the challenges to the EU has been the fear of losing state sovereignty and the anxiety of being overshadowed by powerful and old EU countries. One of the current most apprehensions was from
The European economic project is believed to be achievable if the bloc can re- launch a social market economy alongside its single market. The economic reality in the EU demands alternatives upon which EU citizens could be able to meet their economic needs.
German economy is taking the credit as a model for others; German economy continues to witness growth despite the troubling economic concerns within the EU. Such economic surge however might not be true for
The economic reality facing governments across
Social/Humanitarian Issue
French labour leaders are chanting victory for the huge protest they were able to launch against the recent most upheaval, pension reforms.
Meanwhile, Roma expulsion is making headlines across
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the leader of the world's Angli
cans sees no issue in the appointment of a gay bishop, but the traditionally and historically standards that requires clergy to remain celibate could stop a gay becoming a bishop.
The
Normalization of ties could be best for the EU but not at the cost of Human right in terms of
Some in the EU wants a normalization of ties with
Food, Environment and Energy Issue
Despite their tough and committed ambition to nail
According to an analysis in the World Politics Review, the Nabucco natural gas pipeline remains a project victimize by geo-political and economic interest. All feeders for the pipeline are faced with many options and that is affecting Nabucco. On this backdrop the huge financial commitment of European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Financial Corporation (a branch of the World Bank Group) to see the Nabucco natural gas pipeline becomes operational by 2015 demand more political gimmick.
Geostrategic Issues
The new U.S Electronic Travel Authorisation System (Esta) requires EU citizens to pay $14 entry fee through credit card for which EU citizens’ data could be recorded. EU believes the system infringes on transatlantic cooperation and MEPs are thinking of retaliation.
The threat of militant groups in
Political Issues
Political tension remains a recounting issue in Albania as ruling and opposition parties are yet to find a solution to the disturbing issue of irregularities in June 2009 elections. The opposition is staging another protest meanwhile failed to participate in deciding the new chairman of the country's
Serbian political leadership will have to prove their political seriousness that will bridge the gulf between radical and liberal politic. The government has not agreed to the proposal of having an election as demanded by the opposition.
Economic Issues
The economic climate in the
Social/Humanitarian Issue
Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic, Brammertz are two fugitives denting
Geostrategic Issues
The trouble between
The expulsion of Roma from
The new Macedonia-Serbia agreement allowing citizens of both countries to move across the borders without passport is another pointer that despite the unsettled political climate in the region there is still room for co-operation.
Political Issues
The Slovak Centre-Right coalition government is still battling with how to resolve budget deficit and cut public spending for the next fiscal year. The cut is expected to affect Slovak’s defence ministry and its foreign military operations.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, has been in power since 1994 and will still be running for same office in the upcoming December 19 presidential elections.
The
Economic Issues
Vladimir Putin,
As
The centre-right Czech government has finally adopted a belt-tightening budget for next year limiting the public finance deficit to 4.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (
Meanwhile, the Polish government is facing its own share of protest over pay freezes proposed by the government in the 2011 budget.
The seminar titled ‘Focus CIS Region' paved the way for diplomats from CIS countries to threw open opportunities for Indian exporters and business houses for export of various products and setting up joint venture in the region.
The Estonian Consumer Protection Board issued a warning on Sept. 17 that when consumers begin to make travel plans, they should take into account the problems encountered by some with the activities of the aviation firm Air Baltic
Klaipeda Free Economy Zone has signed an agreement with a new investor Heidelberg Klaipeda for allocation of more than ten million LITAS in development of logistics terminal.
Social/Humanitarian Issue
Exiled Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev has returned to
The Czech President Václav Klaus believes in quality education for all and he demonstrated that by opening the new academic year at the Economics and Public Administration Faculty of Prague’s
The
The issue of Roma remains in the headlines as Hungarian state television has rejected a political ad from a far-right party that talks about 'Gypsy criminals.'
Could this be another extension of Chinese Influence? Li Changchun, a senior official of the Communist Party of
Food, Environment and Energy Issue
The role of
The Hungarian EU Presidency, to be held in the first half of 2011, wants to conclude EU legislation on regulating the disposal of nuclear waste and spent fuel.
Geostrategic Issues
Israeli leaders have sharply criticized Bill Clinton over comments the former
Israeli and Polish diplomats met at a conference in
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko hails
US/CANADA
Political Issues
The sluggish American economy has compounded the frustration of many Americans for Obama-led democrat government. Recent AP-GfK Poll suggests that voters are disenchanted by both parties yet republican voters are more enthusiastic than democrat to cast their votes. Tax cut and extension is another election potential issue which both parties are yet to get a consensus opinion on. Democrat party hopes to further dig into the issue after the midterm election.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of
Young democrats and independents are believed to be disenchanted with Obama because his message of hope is bearing no reality; many of the campaign promises are fading into political wind and thus meant that the president would have to re-enchant his base with campaign-style rallies.
Canadian minority government narrowly lost a bid to relax gun registry in the country. The opposition wants to retain the registry as measure to curb crimes, but rejected by the Conservative government as a waste of money bill which penalizes law-abiding hunters and farmers.
Economic Issues
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is not happy with the less popularity of his government and the state of the economy, which informs the shuffle in his cabinet with more experienced person.
Canadian Department of Finance says fiscal policy is on track as budget deficit falls. The fall was from C$5.8 billion to C$473 million, followed by expenses declined and revenues increased.
Social/Humanitarian Issue
Canadian engineering students assert that they have made Leonardo Da Vinci’s dream a reality by making the Snowbird fly. They claim to have flown an engineless aircraft that stays aloft by flapping its wings like a bird. It is left with International aviation officials to certify the success of the claim.
Food, Environment and Energy Issue
Albert has long been debating the environmental implications of oil sands exploration with no specific conclusion but the government is offering a third party independent panel to further probe the issue as to how the exploration contributes to water pollution.
Political Issues
Few South American leaders will be part of world leaders whose attendance at the UNGA session will be missing. These leaders are reported to be deeply concerned about domestic issues holding them back from the UN session.
Brazilians are closer to cast their votes for the next president of the country, yet poll remains same that Ms. Rousseff is leading with a large difference and hopeful willing the presidential election in the first round.
Economic Issues
NAFTA was a platform created to facilitate trade, but the tension between U.S and
Social/Humanitarian Issue
Thousands of Argentines students took to the street protested before national congress and presidential palace in
As part of its social welfare package,
It is a sign of diplomatic normalization as Colombian and Venezuelan officers are working together in combating drug traffickers and rebel groups.
Meanwhile, a newspaper in
Food, Environment and Energy Issue
The government of
Due to its emerging economy and demand for energy, the Brazilian government plans to set up 10 hydroelectric power plants this year with an aim to generate 4,000 MW of electricity.
Rescue operation continues in
Geostrategic Issues
It has become a perennial tension between the two countries; Argentine forces are seen gearing up for the Falkland Island to show their sovereignty, a situation not welcoming to the British government.
Venezuela-U.S diplomatic tension remains on the broad,
Political Issues
Managing a fragile coalition is the big challenge confronting the Australian government. The Green party, one of coalition partners is demanding tax increase for mining, an expensive policy for Labour, and the Opposition Liberal party is threatening to break down the delicate government. The question is whether Australians are ready to go to the polls again.
Social/Humanitarian Issue
The increasing trouble caused by asylum seekers in
The late nun Mary MacKillop who soon will become
Food, Environment and Energy Issue
