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"Having just survived a U.S. election marked by similar partisan fury, we may learn something from that earlier era about how to heal a seemingly intractable national political divide."

Moderation After a Divisive Election: Lessons from Britain/s 18th Century

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 10, 2020

During the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714), Britain was as divided along partisan cultural lines as the United States is today. That history offers hope to Americans

The America public has behaved more rationally and exhibited its will through the ballot box. The largest voter turnout in decades shows their democratic engagement.

Joe Biden’s ‘Time to Heal’

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, November 9, 2020

Joe Biden sent an encouraging message Saturday night in declaring ‘a time to heal’, as he claimed his victory in the race for the White House

In the EU, self-interest appears to be the primary moving force of deliberate delay tactics as Germany, Italy and Spain (GIS) profit from providing materiel and equipment for Turkey’s armed forces, in direct contravention to international obligations under the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.

The Twin Fallacies of Europe’s Leaders

By: EBR | Monday, November 9, 2020

At the time of writing, it is becoming more than obvious that the historical analysts of the future will have no difficulty in describing the current inertia in applying Delayed Sanctions to Turkey until December as Too Little, Too Late

"The tight race reminds us that democracy can be surprising!"

Mainstream media and pollsters are already the losers

By: N. Peter Kramer | Wednesday, November 4, 2020

A surge of unexpected votes for Donald Trump has confounded the forecasters, again

"The so-called free banking market in Belgium didn’t see any newcomer for decades, but NewB managed to break through the barrier."

NewB: sustainable, ethical and cooperative banking in Belgium

By: EBR | Wednesday, November 4, 2020

We live in difficult times, but after 60 years Belgium gets a new consumer bank, a cooperative bank with, at the moment, 116,000 members

"Turning a blind eye or playing down what Turkey’s leadership is doing to its country and to its policies toward the EU and NATO creates a strategic risk for European governments."

How the European Union Should Tackle Turkey’s Hostility

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The era of European benevolence and benign neglect with Ankara is over; Turkey is now openly adversarial toward the entire European Union and NATO. It’s time for the EU to clarify its response

The amount of microplastics – plastic fragments under 5mm in length and which can be harmful to marine life – in the sediment were found to be some 25 times higher than previous studies.

This is how much plastic scientists now think is at the bottom of the ocean

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Plastic pollution in the ocean could be an even bigger problem than first feared, with 14.4 million tonnes of microplastics estimated to be at the bottom of the sea

"Fierce battles continued along the front line of a conflict that has killed at least 1,000 people, and possibly many more. Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but is populated and controlled by ethnic Armenians."

UN says Nagorno-Karabakh attacks could be war crimes

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Artillery strikes on civilians in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict could amount to war crimes, the UN human rights chief said on Monday (2 November), reiterating a call for Azerbaijan and Armenia to halt attacks on towns, schools and hospitals in the mountain enclave

"A state will award their votes in the Electoral College to whoever wins the most votes in the state, and a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency."

US Presidential Election explainer: What to watch out for as the results roll in

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The 2020 US presidential election has been different than any other in history. Here is the rundown of key things to watch out for as the results roll in

"Many people who set their expectations of the 2016 outcome by looking at polls wre surprised by Trump’s win, as most surveys showed leads for Clinton, though often modest ones."

Will the polls get it right this time?

By: N. Peter Kramer | Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Former Vice-President Joe Biden holds a 10-point lead over President Trump in the final Wall Street Journal/NBC News national survey, while polls in many battleground states suggest that enough are in play to allow either candidate to build an Electoral College majority

"The former vice-president undermined his call for unity by launching a four-minute-long assault on President Tump’s handling of the coronavirus."

‘Not Trump’ is not enough to govern

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, November 2, 2020

Last week Joe Biden offered his closing argument with a speech at Warm Springs, Ga., the site of President Franklin Delano Roosevelts death on April 12, 1945

If Trump wins another term in office, there’s little reason to expect a new approach to US foreign policy, analysts say. At the same time, the tone could change with Biden, a convinced transatlanticist who believes the US can only play this role in dialogue with its partners.

Biden or Trump? What US election could mean for Europe’s foreign policy

By: EBR | Monday, November 2, 2020

After four years of Donald Trump, the EU’s foreign policy finds itself in choppy waters. Here is an overview of some of the major areas where Trump and Joe Biden have different approaches and how they could affect Europe

British philosopher Adam Smith said, “There is a great deal of ruin in a nation.”

Is the U.S. Election a Make or Break for America?

By: EBR | Monday, November 2, 2020

Joe Biden or Donald Trump? The winner of the 2020 U.S. election will inherit a deeply polarized society, a democracy under immense strain, and the weakened global standing of the United States

"By making his climate ambitions clear, Xi is playing to the EU’s climate leadership goals."

Climate Change and Europe’s New Geopolitical Role

By: EBR | Thursday, October 29, 2020

The rivalry between China and the United States over climate change gives the EU a unique opportunity to become a strategic, global player on this issue

"It is a legacy that conservative America will reap the benefits of for decades to come. It is clear that President Trump needs some tailwind."

Joe Biden is not the only opponent of Trump

By: N. Peter Kramer | Thursday, October 29, 2020

Amy Coney Barret’s accession to the Supreme Court is a triumph for President Trump just before election day, November 3

"Despite China’s attempts to suppress Taiwan and isolate it from the world, Taiwan has upheld common values of democracy and freedom and contributed to the international community."

Safeguarding Taiwan’s democracy bolsters Taiwan-EU common values and interests

By: EBR | Thursday, October 29, 2020

Since President Tsai Ing-wen assumed office in May 2016, Beijing has been ramping up political, economic, and social threats toward Taiwan

"A Supreme Court that often appears to be just another partisan body, a peculiar, unelected legislature of nine, where “five votes beat a reason any day,” undermines the legitimacy of the courts and US democracy’s “separation of powers” system."

How to Reform the US Supreme Court?

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Other countries show many ways in which a nation can de-politicize nominations to its highest court. All Justices should have bipartisan support

"More than half of working adults fear they will lose their jobs in the next 12 months, according to an Ipsos survey for the WEF."

The hidden skills gaps employers must learn to bridge

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Many jobs will soon have different core requirements — and the changes go far beyond tech expertise

A majority of aircraft compress air in their engines and then pump it into the plane, in order to preserve cabin pressures. This causes low-level contamination with engine fumes, which can reach higher levels if planes are not maintained properly.

Aircraft air quality and transport’s virus-risk in focus

By: EBR | Monday, October 26, 2020

Air quality on flights is due to improve if the European Union agrees to back new safety standards. The fresh push for cleaner air comes as transport companies struggle to convince passengers their services are low risk in the ongoing spread of the coronavirus

“This is the first new free trade deal to be agreed since the UK once again became an independent trading nation.”

Britain signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan

By: EBR | Friday, October 23, 2020

Britain and Japan formally signed a trade agreement on Friday (23 October), marking the UK’s first big post-Brexit deal on trade, as it continues to struggle to agree on a deal with its closest trading partners in the European Union

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EU leaders slow down Green Deal to save industry and business competitiveness

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