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Feb 142008

The unilateral declaration of independence in Kosovo is generally expected for the coming weekend or maybe Monday 18. The positions of Serbia and Russia are, of course, well-known. Even if Serbia has declared that war is not an option, it is of course conceivable that Albanian violence against Serb minorities may result in armed protective action from Belgrade. Serbia has also declared that the EU “police force” -to which Sweden contributes 100 persons- will be regarded as invaders.

As is well known, the EU has not been able to agree on a united policy towards Kosovo. A group of countries with the UK, Germany and France in the lead will immediately recognize the independence. Romania, Slovaka and Cyprus will not recognize Kosovo. Spain, the Czech Republic and Greece are unwilling to recognize Kosovo’s independence but may eventually do so. Continue reading »

A Hostage Situation

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Feb 092008

In two countries so far the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty is being held up, although in both cases there is a sound majority for the proposal.

In Slovakia the parliamentary opposition -which supports the Treaty- refuses to vote in protest against a Government proposal for a new Press Law which is considered to constrain freedom of the press. The opposition is also generally dissatisfied with the leadership style of the Prime Minister, Mr. Foco. The vote has been postponed indefinitely.

In Denmark the matter has not yet been put to vote but the Prime Minister, Mr Fogh Rasmussen, no longer has the necessary majority since the Social Democrats and two smaller parties threaten to stop the ratification (DK) unless they get guarantees that the so called Waxholm Case will have no impact on the Danish Labour Market Legislation, particularly Continue reading »

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