It is important for these two key countries to come to an agreement with the EU that would keep the EU together as a whole amidst all the turmoil that the organization has already undergone since the world wars tore the continent apart.
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A Look at the Unusually Competitive Spanish Elections
Podemos and Ciudadanos Parties are set to upend conventional order in latest Spanish elections
A Unique Report Details the Italian Mafia Election System
Like local votes elsewhere, the Italian Mafia election system has campaigning and a popular vote
Russian Civic Activist Imprisoned for Attending Protests
Three year jail sentence given to Russian civic activist Ildar Dadin for role in protest movement
Coming Changes to German Party Financing Laws
New rules for German party financing from public purse could threaten right wing surge
Senior EU Official Suggests Leeway for National Budgets
As the EU continues to struggle with numerous crisis that have developed over the past couple of months, Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloen announced that some countries could be given leeway over their budgets for the near future to help deal with the influx with migrants.
A Child Grows Up in Vladimir Putin’s Russia
Growing up in opposition to government in Vladimir Putin’s Russia is challenge for one family
The Swiss Direct Democracy Example For Pakistan
What use is the unusual Swiss direct democracy model for giant developing nation of Pakistan?
Death to American Exceptionalism?
There’s no shame in admitting that we’re not doing as well as others. Death to American exceptionalism may be brash and unnecessary, but this is a plea to all, let’s put aside our pride and use common sense.
Romanian Protests Continuing Following PM’s Resignation
Nightclub fire ignites storm of Romanian protests against corruption that continue after PM leaves