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Saturday, May 31, 2014
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECENT EUP ELECTIONS
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECENT EUP ELECTIONS
By Alex Athanasiou
Can not succeed the European Union with two speeds!
We need European national consciousness!
But, What's that?
The 27 members of the European Union have not gained yet a national consciousness! This is missing from the European Union and that other makes or seeks, unfortunately, is premature!
This is the only message of the recent elections for the Europarliament !
We are Germans, British, French, Italians, Greeks etc and that's all. Are we European citizens some how? Even we vote for EU Parliament!
The Americans did this, namely the first Americans and after Kallifornians or Texans, after a civil war!
The civil war of Europe has begun and is economical.
When President Lincoln declared war against the South, who wanted the exploitation and oppression of slaves, said the historic "That may not succeed the Union States with two speeds, with half that is free and half in bondage"! Hopefully in Europe will be the same!
Of course, in Europe we have no Lincoln!
Neither Obama's political size!
Read more ...
By Alex Athanasiou
Can not succeed the European Union with two speeds!
We need European national consciousness!
But, What's that?
The 27 members of the European Union have not gained yet a national consciousness! This is missing from the European Union and that other makes or seeks, unfortunately, is premature!
This is the only message of the recent elections for the Europarliament !
We are Germans, British, French, Italians, Greeks etc and that's all. Are we European citizens some how? Even we vote for EU Parliament!
The Americans did this, namely the first Americans and after Kallifornians or Texans, after a civil war!
The civil war of Europe has begun and is economical.
When President Lincoln declared war against the South, who wanted the exploitation and oppression of slaves, said the historic "That may not succeed the Union States with two speeds, with half that is free and half in bondage"! Hopefully in Europe will be the same!
Of course, in Europe we have no Lincoln!
Neither Obama's political size!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Democrats Push to Restart CDC Funding for Gun Violence Research
"The new legislation, which will be introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) in the House, and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in the Senate, would give the CDC $10 million a year "for the purpose of conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention."
A National Rifle Association spokeswoman called the push for new CDC funding 'unethical.'"
Gold stars, blue background.
Gold stars, blue background. What's the story behind the emblematic EU flag? Read here @ http://eptwitter.eu/xqZ. Which country flag do you like the most?
Austerity
MAY 30: Be sure to tune in for Stephen Kinsella's live streamed event on the social consequences of austerity: http://ow.ly/x3EVJ
Council of the European Union
Next week on 4-5 June, #G7 leaders will meet in Brussels. On the agenda: the situation in #Ukraine and relations with #Russia, as well as the global economy, trade, energy security, climate change and development. Read more on our website: http://g7.europa.eu.
Herman Van Rompuy : I am honoured to have received the International #Charlemagne Prize in Aachen today.
Earlier today, European Council president Herman Van Rompuy received the International #Charlemagne Prize. In his speech, he spoke of the the EU as a home for everybody:
"It is urgent for the Union not to be seen as only benefiting businesses, but also employees; not only the ''movers'', but also the ''stayers''; not only those with diplomas and language skills, but all citizens; and people not only as consumers, who like cheap products and a wide choice, but also as workers, who can see in others, competitors for their jobs."
You can find the entire speech here: http://ow.ly/3l67hb. #Karlspreis
I am honoured to have received the International #Charlemagne Prize in Aachen today. This prize goes beyond me personally. I see it as a recognition of the courageous work of EU leaders & institutions fighting the financial crisis:http://ow.ly/3l67hb. #Karlspreis
Merkel blows open race for top Brussels job
Merkel blows open race for top Brussels job
By Peter Spiegel, Alex Barker and James Fontanella-Khan in BrusselsAuthor alerts
Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, blew open the race for the European Union’s most high-profile job on Tuesday night, saying a “broad tableau” of candidates should be considered for the European Commission presidency.
The declaration by Ms Merkel, made after a nearly five-hour summit in Brussels, dealt a serious blow to the presumptive frontrunner in the race, former Luxembourg prime minister Jean-Claude Juncker, the leading candidate for Ms Merkel’s own centre-right European People’s party.
Read more ...
By Peter Spiegel, Alex Barker and James Fontanella-Khan in BrusselsAuthor alerts
Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, blew open the race for the European Union’s most high-profile job on Tuesday night, saying a “broad tableau” of candidates should be considered for the European Commission presidency.
The declaration by Ms Merkel, made after a nearly five-hour summit in Brussels, dealt a serious blow to the presumptive frontrunner in the race, former Luxembourg prime minister Jean-Claude Juncker, the leading candidate for Ms Merkel’s own centre-right European People’s party.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Unfortunately, Europe has not gained this national consciousness!
Unfortunately, Europe has not gained this national consciousness! What is missing from the European Union and that other makes or seeks unfortunately is premature!
Of course the Americans did this, namely the first Americans and after Kallifornians or Texans, after a civil war!
The civil war of Europe has begun and is economical. When President Lincoln declared war against the South, who wanted the exploitation and oppression of slaves, said the historian, "That may not succeed the Union States with two speeds, with half that is free and half in bondage"! Hopefully in Europe will be the same! Of course, in Europe we have no Lincoln!
Neither Obama's political size!
Of course the Americans did this, namely the first Americans and after Kallifornians or Texans, after a civil war!
The civil war of Europe has begun and is economical. When President Lincoln declared war against the South, who wanted the exploitation and oppression of slaves, said the historian, "That may not succeed the Union States with two speeds, with half that is free and half in bondage"! Hopefully in Europe will be the same! Of course, in Europe we have no Lincoln!
Neither Obama's political size!
Friday, May 23, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
EPP on the verge of victory by Simon Hix and Kevin Cunningham
EPP on the verge of victory
by Simon Hix and Kevin Cunningham
We forecast that the European People’s Party will hold on as the largest party in the European Parliament. The final set of EP election polls from across Europe over this last weekend suggest that the EPP will emerge as the largest group with 217 seats (29 per cent), 16 seats ahead of the Socialists and Democrats with 201 seats (27 per cent).
While we expect the EPP to lose over 40 seats compared to 2009, over the course of this election campaign the EPP member parties have consolidated their position in many countries, in particular in Poland, Hungary, and Germany. In contrast, while we expect S&D to make some gains since 2009, over the course of the campaign many of its parties have slipped back. This has particularly been the case in France, the UK, Poland, and Hungary. Meanwhile, support for anti-European parties on the populist right has risen in northern Europe, especially in the UK, France and Denmark, while support for radical left parties has risen in countries that have suffered economic downturn, particularly in Greece, Spain and Ireland.
But, this outcome is not a foregone conclusion. Taking into account the margins of error in the latest polls, and on the basis of 1000 simulations of what might happen, there still remains a 15% probability that S&D will be larger than the EPP.
Meanwhile, our final prediction is that ALDE will remain the third largest group, just ahead of GUE in fourth, with G/EFA in fifth, ECR sixth and EFD seventh. Here is the summary table of our final forecast for each member state compared to the current make-up of the EP.
A final caveat is that these numbers do not take account of potential party switches between groups or of which groups the currently non-attached parties will eventually join – in particular where the 18-20 MEPs from Italy’s 5 Star Movement will sit. For a final prediction taking these potential changes into account see the latest blog from the VoteWatch Europe team.
Whether looking at our final forecast based on current group membership or the potential shifts in group membership, the main trend overall will be a dramatic polarisation of the Parliament. There will be a significant increase in the proportion of MEPs on the right of the EPP, from approximately 16% in the current Parliament to 22% in the new one, as well as a slight increase in the proportion of MEPs on the left of S&D, from 12% to 13%.
Put another way, there will be a “squeezed middle”, with the three largest groups (EPP, S&D, ALDE) down from 72% of MEPs to only 65%. This will force EPP and S&D to work together to get anything done, since neither an EPP-led coalition without S&D nor an S&D-led coalition without EPP is likely to command a majority.
So, expect a “grand coalition” on most big issues, starting with the choice of the Commission President. On this front, Jean-Claude Juncker is now in poll position heading into the election
EUobserver / Van Rompuy seeks to avoid institutional clash after EU elections
EUobserver / Van Rompuy seeks to avoid institutional clash after EU elections http://t.co/9df56RDFzV
Centre-right to win EU vote, by hair's breadth
Meanwhile, Alexis Tsipras, who is the left's candidate for the presidency of the European Commission, and his Syriza party, are tipped to win in Greece, the country hardest hit by the eurozone crisis.http://euobserver.com/news/124196
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Ιδρύθηκε στο Λουξεμβούργο το Ελληνικό Επενδυτικό Ταμείο
Ένεση ρευστότητας για μικρομεσαίες επιχειρήσεις
Ιδρύθηκε στο Λουξεμβούργο το Ελληνικό Επενδυτικό Ταμείο από την προηγουμένη εβδομάδα και από τον Σεπτέμβριο οι επιλέξιμες ελληνικές τράπεζες θα ξεκινήσουν να εκταμιεύουν χρήματα για μικρομεσαίες επιχειρήσεις.
Ιδρύθηκε στο Λουξεμβούργο το Ελληνικό Επενδυτικό Ταμείο από την προηγουμένη εβδομάδα και από τον Σεπτέμβριο οι επιλέξιμες ελληνικές τράπεζες θα ξεκινήσουν να εκταμιεύουν χρήματα για μικρομεσαίες επιχειρήσεις.
Watch live the European elections
Watch live the European elections results and follow online every step of the election night on the European Parliament’s website, on Sunday, 25 May 2014.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Repeal means taking health care away from millions.
This is simple: Repeal means taking health care away from millions. #WhatRepealMeans pic.twitter.com/M2Vu5yWtJS
Rich students usually complete their college degrees. Working-class students usually don't
Rich students usually complete their college degrees. Working-class students usually don't http://nyti.ms/1sAFi5d pic.twitter.com/PDNHkRwL2v
"I want to work with Congress to create jobs and opportunity for more Americans. But where Congress won’t act, I will." —President Obama
Τέτοια λόγια περιμένω να ακούσω από έναν ηγέτη! Και ο BO αποδεικνύει συνεχώς ότι είναι μοναδικός!
FT: Η Μέρκελ, ο Ομπάμα και το... μπαζούκα
FT: Η Μέρκελ, ο Ομπάμα και το... μπαζούκα
"«Είτε θα κάνεις το σωστό για την Ευρώπη και θα σε σταυρώσουν στην Γερμανία είτε θα γίνεις ο ήρωας της [συντηρητικής εφημερίδας] Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung και θα καταστρέψεις την Ευρώπη», φέρετε να είπε ο Άσμουνσεν για τη νέα του θέση τότε στην ΕΚΤ , σε έμπιστό του.
"«Είτε θα κάνεις το σωστό για την Ευρώπη και θα σε σταυρώσουν στην Γερμανία είτε θα γίνεις ο ήρωας της [συντηρητικής εφημερίδας] Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung και θα καταστρέψεις την Ευρώπη», φέρετε να είπε ο Άσμουνσεν για τη νέα του θέση τότε στην ΕΚΤ , σε έμπιστό του.
European Parliament
Still not decided whom to vote for on 22-25 May? Check how Parliament’s political groups match you on My Vote @ http://epfacebook.eu/Ry3#EP2014
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