The European Union has thrown its weight behind Former Minister of Finance of Nigeria Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, in her bid to become President of the World Trade Organisation. See details
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SHADA ISLAM CALLS FOR GERMANY TO TAKEOVER WORLD LEADERSHIP FROM THE US
Germany has taken over the EU rotating presidency for the next 6 months. This comes at a time when there is widespread feeling that the US is stepping away from global leadership. Analysts point to the US withdrawal from ‘compulsory commitment’ to international treaties and norms under President Donald Trump-who sees the United States as… Continue reading SHADA ISLAM CALLS FOR GERMANY TO TAKEOVER WORLD LEADERSHIP FROM THE US
Angela Merkel Calls For EU Governments To Regulate Populism
Populism in the EU is thriving at present. All over Europe, populist parties are emerging as political powerhouses. For instance the populist coalition that rules Italy. In Hungary, Victor Orban rules the roost. But German Chancellor, Angela Merkel…
Remember When Erdogan Was Best Friends With The West?
A passage I read from an article in the Wall Street Journal reminds me of the old Erdogan. I am talking of the Erdogan that had zero problems with the European Union. Then, the most important goal of Turkey seemed to be to join the EU: At the start of his national political career, Mr.… Continue reading Remember When Erdogan Was Best Friends With The West?
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BREXIT: Britain Should Start Breaching EU Rules, Exasperated Tory Donor Urges “We should say, ‘we’ve got to have life after this, so we’re creating that life. We are creating trade agreements which are in breach of everything, because we won’t be in breach by the time you come to take us to court’. That’s how… Continue reading Untitled