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• James Rogers on 'The Falklands: the European Union’s Antarctic key' 20 March 2010
  Agent0060: I cannot agree with you on two levels: (1) The Falkland Islands are British territory and their defence is paid for by the United Kingdom. While they must have a say in their own politics and endeavours, they must also consider the wishes of the wider British community of which they are a part. In turn, that requires an awareness of the even wid […]
• Agent0060 on 'The Falklands: the European Union’s Antarctic key' 20 March 2010
  I wouldn't be in so much of a hurry to see the Falkland Islands as some sort of European asset. The Falkland Islands belong to the Islanders, as do their resources. There are certainly no rights for any European country, European Union Member State or otherwise. I think that if the European Union wants to gain any benefit from the Islands then it will […]
• Herbalife Belgie on 'The arbitrariness of EU agricultural subsidies' 20 March 2010
  This blog is impressive. It might be a good idea to use lighter colors and improve on the design in order to increase your visitor retention […]
• Margrett Machold on 'Presidency Paradox: The Problem with the new European Council President' 20 March 2010
  cool thanks for writing this […]
• Menezes on 'The European Union needs a Defence White Paper' 20 March 2010
  The White Paper is an illusion. European Union security has 'something' like a Common Security Policy, but those not work as an institutional instrument of the organisation. Some Member States have great power. The Member States' political, strategic and economic influence as well as the distribution of the money, most be approved by the parl […]
• Tim Godden on 'The Falklands: the European Union’s Antarctic key' 20 March 2010
  James, A well argued piece that was compelling throughout. I whole-heartedly agree that European support for Britain in this matter is essential. Hopefully, this would see considerable emphasis placed on our relationship with Europe and not America. It would also strengthen the British position and influence within Europe. Well done, Tim […]
• James Rogers on 'The Falklands: the European Union’s Antarctic key' 20 March 2010
  French Derek: Yes, you're quite right. I did not mean to overlook or downplay the role played by the British Army. They did do most of the hard work once the Royal Navy ferried them into the South Atlantic and established sea and (near-) air superiority... […]
• French Derek on 'The Falklands: the European Union’s Antarctic key' 20 March 2010
  James: I'm not sure the British army would appreciate being lumped in as 'a naval squadron' (your brief reference to 1982). The liners QEII and Canberra were requisitioned to carry the troops over: commandos, parachute regiment, infantry and Gurkhas. Apart from that, I agree with your overall assessment. The British should get out of their ou […]
• Julien Frisch on 'The ECtHR on Access to Case File' 20 March 2010
  That is a really strange sentence, I must admit. […]
• french derek on 'Presidency Paradox: The Problem with the new European Council President' 20 March 2010
  Notwithstanding your item 8, van Rompuy seems to be setting out his own idea of what his job should be. His speech this last week showed some of the key strands of his thinking. First, he appears to setting out the agenda for the future of the EU as an international player (and in the process very delicately treads on many national leaders' toes). Sec […]