Even though Germany has been a willing and active participant in accepting the high number of refugees, it must, as with all countries, be able to control its border and the number of people that would like to enter into the country
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Greek Third Bailout Approval Likely in October
Officials from the EU recently said that Greece has met the necessary reforms that it had to make to get money for a third bailout, some of which would go to its financial sector, which has suffered heavily since the economic crisis of 2009
A Historic Peace Deal To End Colombian Civil War
Negotiators trying to broker a peace deal between Colombia’s Farc rebels and government forces have said that they are near a breakthrough for ending the nearly five decade long Colombian civil war.
First Review of Greek Economic Reforms in October
Officials within the EU and Greece have agreed to a start date of October for the first review of economic reforms within Greece before the country would be able to receive its third bailout in five years worth 86 billion Euros
Iran’s Khamenei Supports Parliamentary Vote For Nuke Deal
Ultimately, the Iran nuclear deal even though agreed upon by the 5 major global powers and Iran, is far from a done deal as the Iranian parliament is currently reviewing its content and there will be a fierce debate to see if the deal is, in their view, fair for Iran.
Germany Plans to Limit Incentives For Migrants
Germany, the EU country who has taken in the most refugees is planning on limiting the incentives for future refugees as it struggles to handle its crisis.
Guatemalan People Face Setback in Democracy
Guatemala, a country with a shaky electoral process history is facing a setback after it’s president was arrested on charges of corruption.
New Poll Shows Syriza Losing Support Within Greece
A new poll which was recently released in Greece ahead of this month’s election on September 20th, shows that the Syriza party of the recently resigned Prime Minister Alex Tsipras is in second place behind the opposition New Democracy Party.
On Syria and the Mediterranean Crisis
The unrest sparked by the Arab Spring, particularly within the conflict Syria, has fed a migrant crisis that has seen thousands die crossing the Mediterranean Sea in an attempt to reach Southern Europe.
Iraqi Reforms Against Corruption or Back To Dictatorship?
Iraq has been a hotbed of corruption throughout the political sector and feeding into other sectors of the government like the police force, accused of charging produce truck drivers who are entering Iraq $1,500.