Will there be a consequence of pre-election speech and post-election decisions regarding Greece? Pre-election announcements meet Realpolitik, believes Ronald Maynardus. The new escalation of the pandemic dominates the political agenda of Germany as well. When our minds are free again for other things, Germany will have a new government. This government will talk about innovation […]
Tag: International political news & developments
Council of Europe calls on Turkey to release Selahattin Demirtas immediately
The Council of Europe calls on Turkey to proceed with the immediate release of its opposition politician Selahattin Demirtas. In particular, “the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has once again strongly urged the Turkish authorities to ensure the immediate release of opposition politician Selahattin Demirtas.” He added that “the European Court of […]
How the Turkish ‘Sevres Syndrome’ and Erdogan’s Threats Brought Syrian Kurds Close to Assad
Since the end of last month, Turkey and its allies in the Syrian opposition have been threatening to intervene militarily in northeastern Syria against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Ankara views the SDF, whose main component is the People’s Defense Units (YPG), as a Syrian branch of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a movement […]
France: Macron begins Gulf tour – Gold deals for arms sales ahead
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a brief visit to Dubai today with a Gulf tour aimed at boosting his country’s ties with the region; major bilateral arms deals are expected to be announced in the United Arab Emirates, with bigger one that will involve dozens of Rafale fighters. The strongman of the Emirates, the Crown […]
MEPs: Infringement proceedings against Turkey a logical consequence of refusing to release Osman Kavala
The start of “infringement proceedings against Turkey is a logical consequence of its refusal to release Osman Kavala, in accordance with the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights”, the permanent rapporteur of the EP for Turkey, Nacho Sanchez A, stressed in a joint statement. , and the Chairman of the Parliament Delegation to […]
Germany: The Armed Forces said goodbye to A. Merkel with hymns and … East German punk
“Germany’s 16 years as chancellor have been full of events – often very big challenges – both political and human,” said Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was visibly moved during a military ceremony in her honor by the German Armed Forces. the Germans “to see the world from the point of view of others”. At the […]
Ankara reaction to Land Licensing in the Cypriot EEZ: ‘Turkish continental shelf violated’
“Turkey will never allow any foreign country, company or ship to conduct gas exploration in areas under its jurisdiction,” Ankara said in a statement. licensing of Plot 5 of the Cyprus EEZ to the ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum consortium, approved today by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus. In a statement issued […]
Austria: Third chancellor in a few months – Salenberg to step down as new OVP leader
The intention to leave the Chancellery “as soon as the further course is determined” of the center-right Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), was expressed by Chancellor Alexander Salenberg, after the announcement earlier today of his predecessor, Sebastian Kurtz, to resign. . “It is not my intention nor was it ever my intention to take over the […]
Libya: Court of Appeals acquits Gaddafi’s son – Is he back in the presidential race?
Libyan court of appeals has accepted an appeal by the son of former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, against his exclusion from the upcoming presidential election in the country, according to Libyan media quoted by Bberg. The decision is likely to put Gaddafi’s son back in the race for the post of head of […]
Pope on Cyprus: ‘There is no alternative to dialogue’ – Tatar invited to visit pseudo-state
Pope Francis pays a historic visit to Cyprus. This is the second time that a Primate of the Roman Catholic Church has visited the country. The Pope arrived in Cyprus at 3 in the afternoon and was received by the Speaker of Parliament and members of the Council of Ministers. This was followed by his […]
