Tag Archives: European Union

Why Brussels’ position on Cataluña does the EU more harm than good

Posted on October 21, 2017 by blaubear

Brussels’ leaders have decided to condemn the Catalans’ fight for independence by backing a corrupt regime in Madrid. This weak, yet undifferentiated attitude may harm the EU in the long run. What does the average EU citizen know about Spain? … Continue reading →

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Europe and the financial mafia – a love affair

Posted on November 17, 2016 by blaubear

About a year ago I wrote about how US measures on curbing tax evasion had unnecessary repercussions on innocent citizens worldwide. Meanwhile I got used to be ripped off by dubious financial institutions that started controlling all sorts of money … Continue reading →

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Game of Thrones in Europe

Posted on July 18, 2016 by blaubear

Apart from beautiful filming, Game of Thrones has also educational character. Its political content can help immature citizens understand why we need more integration, not isolation as postulated by Brexit. Looking at recent developments, one might expect that Europe is … Continue reading →

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Organic carrot or agrochemical stick – what is your choice?

Posted on June 23, 2014 by blaubear

Are you an individualist, rather someone who likes to be put in a box, or a person that likes to please everyone and everything? In any case, if you can tell the difference between a tomato and a Granny Smith, … Continue reading →

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Could the Swiss „right to appeal for environmental organisations“ serve as a model instrument for true environmental protection in Australia and elsewhere?

Posted on October 27, 2013 by blaubear

While, in an attempt to sell out the country’s natural resources to short-sighted investors, Australia’s new government is undertaking everything in its power to disintegrate environmental protection, fracking is increasingly torturing communities all over the planet. How can environment and society … Continue reading →

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