Turkey elections: Will AKP win majority? And if not?

How do you see the prospect of AKP winning the majority in upcoming snap elections and if this will not happen would you says the AKP will genuinely try to find a coalition partner or perhaps not? Read few comments.

Refugee crisis and building fences: This time it’s Austria’s turn

We might have another fence, this time at Austria-Slovenia borders. Albeit it seem it is not the same concept as in Hungary, in my view it clearly shows Europe is inching towards securitization of the refugee crisis. For politicians it is probably the best way how to show the voters that they are doing something. But what kind of impact it may have on the refugee crisis? Do you think that at the end Europe will start to flirt with the idea of closing external borders? Read few comments.

Seehofer vs Merkel: What does it mean for the refugee crisis in Germany?

The Bavarian premier Horst Seehofer said that Chancellor Angela Merkel has to find a way to limit the number of refugees arriving via Austria by Sunday or he will consider acting alone. What can Seehofer do in your opinion, and how serious is this rift between Merkel and Seehofer? Read few comments.

Balkans and refugee crisis: What to expect from the EU

Meeting of the EU countries with Serbia, Macedonia and Albania is focused on the Balkans refugee route. How would you say the situation re refugee crisis is perceived in those non-EU countries? Do they expect more from the EU, don’t they? Read few comments.

CIA Director Brennan email hacked: Is this a big problem?

CIA Director John Brennan’s personal email was hacked. How would you comment on this, is this just an embarrassment or is this something more, does it have some broader security consequences in your opinion? Read few comments.

Does suffering Finland’s economy need more cuts?

Finland’s government is ready for more spending cuts. But with a high unemployment and almost non-existent economic growth is this a needed and sustainable strategy for the economy or maybe not so much, and why? Read few comments.

Merkel and refugee crisis: What does it mean for German politics?

Angela Merkel’s strategy re refugee crises is criticized as by many, even inside her party. And Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel’s statement is also quite interesting as he says refugee spending like stimulus package. Read few comments on German politics by Christian Schweiger, Senior Lecturer in Government, Department of Politics, Durham University.

Refugee crisis: How will EU and Turkey cooperate?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Turkey key to solving Europe’s refugee crisis. What would you say could be a key to successful and effective EU-Turkey cooperation re refugee crisis, is this kind of cooperation possible? Read few comments.

Middle East and the role of external powers

You might perhaps see it differently, but it seems that Russia is back in the Middle East, the US is quite indecisive and the EU lack any visible strategy related to region. Plus with some ongoing conflicts, Sunni-Shia rivalry and in many countries problematic economic prospects, what would be you advice for any external power looking at the Middle East? Read few comments.

Did Juncker get too cozy with Russia?

EC President Juncker said that Russia had to make huge advances, but we must make efforts towards a practical relationship with Russia and that we can’t let our relationship with Russia be dictated by Washington. Do you think the mood in the EU may shift towards abolishing the sanctions against Russia? Read few comments.