Posts In Category Europe
Capital punishment in China & Iran
on August 31, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Arab World, China, Europe, Justice, Politics, Comments (0)
The death penalty is back in the headlines. China is set to change ‘its ways’ by excluding the death penalty as a possible punishment for those who try to smuggle […]
European bank levy
on June 17, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (0)
Now I was wondering. The banks will probably be subjected to tighter regulation, meaning a levy will be charged on transactions, among other steps. This will increase their costs. Who […]
EU parliament still not capable
on by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (0)
Over-regulation is an obstacle for many entrepreneurs. For one thing, it increases the bureaucratic workload, forcing workers to spent more time keeping an eye on paperwork than the intention of […]
Gates: mind your own business
on June 9, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Arab World, Europe, Politics, U.S.A., Comments (3)
Thanks to EuropeanPlanet I came across an article by ‘the Middle East’ online. In it Robert Gates is quoted to have said that the ‘European Union is an important reason […]
Dutch elections
on by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (0)
Yess, today the proud and divided Dutch citizens have been allowed to vote again. We’re all wondering how hard Balkenende and his Christian Democracts will be hit and whether […]
Welcome: Estonia
on June 8, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (0)
Estonia will become the Euro zone’s newest member by January 2011. The decision, made by the finance ministers of the Euro countries, might come as a surprise, but seems to […]
No Trojan horse in Europe #2
on May 2, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (1)
Clarity at last: Greece, the IMF, the European leaders and the European central bank have reached an accord. In three years time the Greek deficit will have to be reduced […]
Facing a nuclear Iran
on April 13, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Arab World, Europe, Politics, U.S.A., Comments (0)
Finally, China seems to have taken ‘safety first’ to heart by agreeing to walk the road towards imposing sanctions on Iran. For a long time both Peking and Moscow have […]
No Trojan horse in Europe
on April 12, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (0)
The outlines of a financial deal to save Greece from default have been publicized by the European Union. Despite confident anticipation in political spheres, many heave a great sigh of […]
Germany, Greece & IMF
on March 24, 2010 by Reckless Rose in Europe, Politics, Comments (0)
Feminists will be happy, Europe has at least one sensible politician left. Angela Merkel seems to have got her way when it comes to Greece. To divert imminent threats the […]