Friday, November 29, 2013

Germany, Ukraine and Immigration in Thanksgiving weekend headlines

German parties finalize coalition agreement
Looks like some interesting compromises have been made - including offering dual citizenship to Turks and others born and raised in Germany!

"Despite loud criticism from his party’s rank and file, Mr. Gabriel said he was confident that his members would back the agreement when the party vote concludes Dec. 14. Only then will the new cabinet ministers be named."

Commentary prior to this week's negotiations was rather pessimistic about the possibility of a coalition agreement being agreed to by the SPD rank and file:
Merkel’s Quest for Consensus
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Ukraine's Battle for Europe

Summit Flop: EU Needs New Russia Policy after Ukraine Debacle

 
Cameron's commentary comes in the context of frustration over immigration policy change
 
Influx of EU workers sparks surprise rise in net migration


From the NY Times: Dispute Over Immigration Widens Between Britain and E.U.

 

 
 

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