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EU Politics in religious terms

Posted by Deacon Jim on Sep 10, 2008 in Perspective, Political

I found the following story from the Economist to be interesting: The heretical Czechs. The pragmatic skeptics who will have the next European-Union presidency. On a 2007 visit to talk over EU affairs, the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said the Czechs reminded her of modern-day Hussites—followers of Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake [...]

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Opening doors, breaking down stereotypes

Posted by Deacon Jim on Jun 22, 2008 in Perspective, Poland - Polish - Polonia, Political

From EUBusiness: Sarkozy opens French job market to mythical Polish plumber (WARSAW) – President Nicolas Sarkozy said Wednesday France’s job market would soon be opened to workers from Poland and seven other EU states, quashing fears of “Polish plumbers” stealing French jobs. “The time has come today for France to remove the last restrictions on [...]

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