Undermining trust: Brexit and security implication for the EU, NATO

British PM David Cameron said: Whenever we turn our back on Europe, sooner or later we come to regret it. We’ve always had to go back in – and always at a much higher cost. So how do you assess the role of the UK in European, transatlantic security regarding potential Brexit? Read few comments.

PM David Cameron. Credit: http://www.gov.uk

 

Merkel is losing popularity. A sign of normalization?

According to INSA’s poll 64 percent of Germans think that Chancellor Angela Merkel should not run for a fourth term. Usually people say that Merkel is losing popularity because of the refugee crisis. For sure it is very important factor but do you think that this losing of popularity also goes somehow deeper? Can Merkel simply count on solving/defusing of refugee crisis and then her numbers will go up or do you think it is a bit more complicated? Read few comments.

Chancellor Angela Merkel Credit: Bundesregierung/Lohnes, http://www.bundeskanzlerin.de/

What’s next for Austria after Chancellor Faymann’s resignation?

Chancellor Werner Faymann has resigned. Why this resignation in your opinion and why now and do you think Austrians should prepare themselves for an early election? Read few comments.

Werner Faymann who has been Chancellor of Austria from 2008 to 2016. Credit: http://www.werner-faymann.at/

Sadiq Khan: The first Muslim Mayor of London. What does it mean?

Labour’s Sadiq Khan is the first Mayor of London who is a Muslim. But also campaign showed that his religious belief was used against him as he was accused that he has links to extremists. Now many people hail his election as possible tool of fighting extremism. So what does his election mean for British society in your opinion? And maybe even broader as it is still very rare for such high profile European politician being a Muslim. Read few comments.

Sadiq Khan. Credit: http://www.sadiq.london/

Local elections in the UK: Will Labour’s Corbyn be in trouble?

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What’s next for Trump, for Trump and GOP, for Trump vs Clinton

What few expected (definitely not me) when he has announced his candidacy is happening. Donald Trump is now the presumptive GOP nominee. So what next for him and Republicans? Read few comments.

A worrying trend?: 2nd refugee sets herself afire on Nauru

Two refugees in a row set themselves on fire in migrant processing centre on Nauru. This could be a worrying trend. How do you see this and how would you say Australia should react? read few comments.