This week, the parliament meets in Strasbourg, and members will be addressed by Pope Francis. When a Pontiff last visited the Parliament some 26 years ago, the then Northern Ireland MEP, Ian Paisley protested, denouncing John Paul ll as the Antichrist. On this occasion, humanist organisations have written to Martin Schultz, the Parliament’s President, stating …
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Ireland Helping To Shape EU Foreign Policy
Palestinians continue to seek statehood for the West Bank and Gaza Strip and are intent on making Jerusalem the capital. The stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority is leading to a growing sense frustration across Europe. If the talks are not re-launched, many EU States may follow Sweden’s example and commit to …
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Will The EU Impact On Holiday Entitlement?
Many of us would be thankful for Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, in that he is not Jean-Claude Trichet, the author of “those letters” which many see as the trigger for the bailout. The Oireachtas inquiry Committee into the banking crash would like to have the ECB over for a chat. Unfortunately Draghi has …
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It’s Just Gas
Barroso and his College of Commissioners are now part of history. Juncker and team took over the shop on Saturday last and set about work. Juncker has commenced the process of change in how the Commission does its work and how it communicates with each citizen in every country. No small task, but one worth …