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European Union

The Kremlin Connection
REVIEW, Review #1
The Kremlin Connection
Putin recognized that many European parties are not satisfied with how the EU works, and Russia positioned itself as an alternative choice, towards which discontented countries can run to.
Backroom Politics Does Not Work Anymore
Economy
Backroom Politics Does Not Work Anymore
At the beginning the TTIP was received positively almost everywhere, but now many issues have stirred up the negative attitudes that result in attempts to make the TTIP seem unaccountable and undemocratic. Recently, the question \"Is the European Commission doing its best to keep the greatest possible transparency?\" has been gaining ground.
EU Money Gone to Waste in Hungary
Economy, Politics
EU Money Gone to Waste in Hungary
With a new scandal involving extensive corruption the country is alienating the countries of the West and as much as Prime Minister Orbán wants to follow Putin’s footsteps, the question is whether there would be any country left which would take Hungary seriously?
Russia’s Punitive Trade Policy Measures towards Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
Economy
Russia’s Punitive Trade Policy Measures towards Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
While EU and US sanctions against Russia over its aggression in Ukraine, and Russia’s counter-sanctions, are much discussed due to their evident political significance, less attention has been given to Russia’s punitive sanctions against the three Eastern European states–Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia – that have signed with the EU Association Agreements (AA), which include Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) provisions.
Back to Business As Usual
Economy
Back to Business As Usual
The big change in the EU did not take a place and Scotland remains the part of the United Kingdom. Even though the largest city - Glasgow - voted for independence, NO won 55:45. But this is not the end of the game for Scotland.
J-C And His Team
Economy
J-C And His Team
Six years in Spain mean six years of falling real estate prices. If you invested in the average Spanish house in 2008, today you have 35% loss on your investment.