Dëse Reportage ass fir RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg produzéiert ginn a gouf den 1. Abrëll iwwerdroen. An engem Vote e Méindeg huet dat ungarescht Parlament dem Premierminister Viktor Orban d’Recht ginn per Dekret ze regéieren. Mënscherechtsaktivisten an Europaparlamentarier hunn dowéinst Alarm geschloen. Während aner europäesch Länner hieren Etat d’urgence op eng gewëssen Dauer verlängeren, huet […]
Coronavirus: Hungary descends into institutional authoritarianism
European nations have responded to coronavirus in varied ways. Italy and Spain put their countries on lockdown to help deal with having the highest number of cases on the continent. Others like Germany and France have followed suit, even though Berlin seems to have a better approach, seeing fewer deaths than in other nations. The United Kingdom […]
In times of Coronavirus: policy-makers won’t stop legislating your consumer choice away
Disclaimer: Independently of my arguments in this blog post, it remains very important that sanitise your hands regularly, avoid physical contact with other people, and reduce your social interactions to the necessary levels. Particularly avoid contact with elderly people, and those with underlying health conditions. Consult your local government health websites for more information, particularly […]
Swiss voters agree to stricter gun laws
In a referendum held on Sunday, Swiss voters agreed to new gun regulations. Gun rights activists lobbied against tighter rules and pushed the vote in an attempt to oppose new agreements between Switzerland and the European Union. The reform of the European Union’s firearms directive would place more restrictions on gun owners and centralize surveillance.
The European Parliament is sabotaging its own democratic values
There is only one way of looking at the Leinen amendment in the European Parliament: it structurally tries to silence Eurosceptics.
EU-supporters are showing their true colours
The pro-EU argument on euroscepticism is shifting just as the demand for exiting the EU is decreasing. The case against right-wing politics in Brussels is extremely telling about the motivations of EU-supporters.
[Video] The EU’s trilogue process is deliberately secretive
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m explaining the system of trilogues as part of the legislative process of the European Union.
What is the influence on the opposition in parliament?
The new Luxembourg parliament was recently established, following the elections last month. Seat changes have been minimal and the only real new development when it comes to the parliament is the entering of the Pirate Party with two MPs.
The European elections are coming up. Here’s what you need to know.
Next May, voters in the European Union member states will vote for a new European Parliament. What sounds like local politics will be indicative of a larger trend.
[REPORTAGE] Christophe Hansen wëll EU-Adhésiounsfongen un Tierkei kappen
Dëse Reportage gouf fir RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg produzéiert, an ass den 8. Oktober ausgestraalt ginn. D’Europäesch Unioun wëll d’EU-Adhésiounsfongen fir d’Tierkei kierzen, nodeems d’Land a Saachen Biergerrechter ee Schrëtt zréck gemaach huet. D’Fuederung zitt sech säit iwwert engem Joer duerch Parlament a Conseil, an ass grondsätzlech keng Iwwerraschung. D’Tierkei huet sech duerch d’Aspären vu Journalisten […]