José Manuel Barroso’s years as he completes his terms as the EC head

The outgoing president of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso said he sees EU stronger after euro debt crisis. Would you agree or not, and why? Read few comments.

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Britain in the EU and its allies

British FM Philip Hammond visits Slovakia today. Could you please shortly evaluate the position of the UK in the EU? Does Britain have at this moment some natural allies in the EU especially in terms of PM David Cameron’s efforts to reform the EU? Read few comments.

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America used Nazis during the Cold War. Does it still mean something?

In Cold War, U.S. Spy Agencies Used 1,000 Nazis, NY Times article says. How morally problematic or unproblematic do you find the fact the the US was using Nazis? Would you say that this fact still deserve some public attention? Read few comments.

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What EP hearings told us about Juncker’s Commission

After the hearings of Commissioners and ahead of the vote in the EP I would like to ask about your impressions. What the hearings and surrounding events tell us about the future of the Commission and relation between EU institutions in your opinion? Read few comments.

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What will Sweden do if submarine is indeed from Russia?

The Swedish military launched a major search operation after sightings of an unidentified vessel. Russia denies it its submarine.

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Vatican synod concluded: What is its message?

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Juncker’s EC: Energy union for Slovakia’s Maros Sefcovic. What should be his priority?

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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is missing. Is it a problem?

As Kim Jong-un is “missing” there are many speculations surrounding what is going on in North Korea. But one thing seems obvious to me. Though Kim is invisible (for whatever reason) the regime is working without visible problems. Do you agree or do you see some cracks in the regime? Read few comments.

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Nobel Peace Prize for Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi. Also (sort of) a prize for India and Pakistan?

As Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi won Nobel peace Prize today would you say this gesture towards both countries is also a reminder to be peaceful, may it influence the relations somehow? Read few comments.

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UKIP wins first seat in parliament. But how important or unimportant is this victory

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