Archive for france
Today, the first overland route between the EU and Brazil officially opens
No, really. Overland. From the European Union into Brazil. No trickery involved. Well, apart from the legacy of colonialism. For today a bridge officially opens linking French Guiana (still legally part of France and so of the European Union) to Brazil. And it’s a pretty impressive bridge even if not the 4,100 mile long span that a [...]
Twist in Presidential race as leading candidate accused of authorising arms deal kickbacks
Much as I love the details of the Iowa caucuses, they aren’t really the Presidential race political news which should be catching the British news headlines at the moment. Yes, they’re fun and engrossing but they’re also mostly irrelevant – the winner of the Iowa caucus frequently does not get their own party’s nomination (and [...]
How awful do events have to be in a country before they get attention?
Here’s a simple question: how bad do events have to get in a country before it appears on the mainstream political agenda in this country? Is having the UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimate that up to half a million people have had to flee their homes as a result of violence enough? Or is [...]
Daily View 2×2: 14 March – featuring exciting bollards and Mandelson saying “Vote Lib Dem”
It’s Sunday. It’s 9am. It’s time for photographs of bollards, but first the news.
2 Must-Read Blog Posts
What are other Liberal Democrat bloggers saying? Here are two posts that have caught the eye from the Liberal Democrat Blogs aggregator:
The Mood at Lib Dem Conference: Nick Thornsby takes the pulse
The Saturday List: Lib Dem Constituency Songs: Will [...]
The Saturday debate: Burkas – to ban or not to ban?
Here’s your starter for ten for our Saturday slot posing a view for debate:
Although it is estimated that no more than 2,000 people in France wear a burka, it has become a hot topic of political debate:
A parliamentary commission [has] proposed a ban on the garment in all public services facilities, including transport.
The commission’s report [...]
Scientology goes on trial in France
From France 24:
A high profile trial against the Church of Scientology opens in Paris Monday amid questions about whether the latest legal battle could threaten Scientology’s operations in France.
This time, the organisation faces a fine of up to 5 million euros and even the prospect of dissolution.
The latest case centres on a complaint made by [...]
