Archive for ‘Politics’

Sharing the Responsibility

Germany tells Russian leader to respect the Nato alliance

Germany's foreign minister has warned Russia must not try to drive a wedge between western Europe and America but respect his country's historic alliances.

Fired in Stone

A Serbian monk burns through Kosovo

German financial crisis could lead to rise of far-Right

Germany's financial crisis could lead to the rise of a far-Right political party, a leading analyst has warned.

Czech prime minister Mirek Topolanek faces calls to resign after regional elections

Following the rout of conservatives in Czech Republic’s regional elections this weekend, the country's prime minister Mirek Topolanek is facing growing calls to resign.

Financial crisis: German minister warns of far-Right rise

Adolf Hitler's rise to power on the back of the 1930s Great Depression is a warning to Germans against dangerous political repercussions spinning out from today's financial crisis, Germany's interior minister has said.

Bavaria premier quits as CSU teeters following election ‘rout’

Bavaria's humiliated ruling party completed a clear-out of its top ranks yesterday as the provincial premier tendered his resignation following the departure of its leader and secretary general.

Far-right to do well in Austrian elections

As Austrians head to the polls on Sunday, an economic downturn coupled with rising anti-immigrant feeling makes a swing to the right look all but inevitable.

Suspected terrorists arrested on KLM plane in Germany

German police raided an Amsterdam-bound KLM jet at Cologne airport on Friday and arrested two men suspected of planning to take part in terrorist attacks.

Obama Wows Them in Europe

Cheering throngs in Berlin but also some doubts he can live up to the great expectations