Tag: EU
Kostunica creates new crisis in Serbia
. If European leaders were hoping that the Balkans would not burst into flames once again, it seems they are in for a disappointment. Only days ago the situation was different. The pro-west Tadic had won the Serbian presidency and there was hope all around that Serbia would be coaxed into accepting Kosovan independence, which [...]
Posted: February 17th, 2012 under Announcements.
Tags: EU, Kosovo, Kostunica, Politics & Society, Serbia, tadic
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Turkey’s Chances of EU Membership rest on Court Hearing
Turkey might just loose it’s EU membership to a woman’s head scarf. Turkey’s top court will be hearing a case within the week to shut down the ruling Justice and Development (AK) party for allegedly promoting Islamic activites. The EU has expressed concerns regarding the stability of the party which had won 47 percent of [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2012 under Announcements.
Tags: EU, Europe, European Union, Islam, Justice and Development(AK) party, Politics & Society, turkey
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Will Lisbon Treaty Survive Irish No vote?
Lisbon Treaty is due to come to force on 1st January 2009. This treaty needs signatures of all 27 member states according to EU ruling. 18 countries have already given approval to the Treaty. Only Irish Republic held a referendum and the treaty was given a veto. What next? Will there be re-thinking about Irish [...]
Posted: January 14th, 2012 under Announcements.
Tags: EU, Irish Referendum, Lisbon Treaty, Politics & Society
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