August 11th, 2007 by lana
Following the triumph of Solidarity forces and the rapid progress made towards the dismantling of the communist regime in 1989, Poland’s subsequent political development and its success in moving towards the establishment of a stable democratic order have tended to be viewed in a problematic light. ( for more info click here)
August 11th, 2007 by lana
A second round of local elections in Poland has finalised the shape of governments for the coming four years. The vote saw the governing conservatives lose the Warsaw mayor’s office to the country’s biggest opposition party while outside Warsaw the result was mixed. The conservatives scored poorly in several major cities, but had a strong showing in smaller towns and rural areas. Slawek Szefs has this review of Poland’s political landscape one week after the vote. ( for more info click here)
August 10th, 2007 by lana
Italy has been a democratic republic since June 2, 1946, when the monarchy was abolished by popular referendum. The constitution was promulgated on January 1, 1948. ( for more info click here)
August 10th, 2007 by lana
It gives me a great pleasure to speak to you here today. At the outset I want to thank the Centre for European Policy Studies for arranging this meeting and to give me the opportunity to talk about Iceland’;s participation in the European integration.
August 10th, 2007 by lana
The democratic Sajudis movement formed the beginning of contemporary political life. Sajudis was the umbrella organisation from which various political parties and organisations began to appear. ( for more info click here)
August 10th, 2007 by lana
A new party formally entered Iceland’s political landscape yesterday: Íslandshreyfingin – lifandi land (“Iceland’s Movement – living land”). The party is led by reporter and environmentalist Ómar Ragnarsson. ( for more info click here)
August 10th, 2007 by lana
I propose to research the Women’s Alliance (WA), a political phenomenon unique to Iceland, at the University of Reykjavik in fall of 2002. I will focus on the historic events leading up the creation of the Women’s Alliance, and the events that led them to join a coalition after declining support. I propose to do this through coursework at the University, independent research, and interviews with former members of the Women’s Alliance. ( for more info click here)
August 10th, 2007 by lana
The Intercultural Centre, standing directly across from the National Theatre, plays a vital role in Reykjavík’s immigrant community. Their staff provide an array of services and information, publish a magazine and even run a coffee shop on the ground floor. The Grapevine went to speak with the centre’s director, Einar Skúlason, and asked him about the work they do there, what life is like for immigrants in Iceland, and what part he thinks they will play in the upcoming elections. ( for more info click here)
August 10th, 2007 by lana
According to a new poll in Iceland by Gallup, published on September 1, support for EU membership in Iceland is now 43% and opposition 37%. According to the last EU poll in Iceland in February this year also by Gallup support for membership was 45% and opposition 34%. So the support has decreased by couple of percents since then and the opposition increased by 3%.
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August 10th, 2007 by Tea
Gordon Brown’s arrival at Number 10 Downing Street marks the end of the phoney war with David Cameron and the Conservative party. The next few weeks and perhaps months will be a period of constant sparring, as Mr Brown tries to wrong-foot the Tories with carefully planned policy announcements and stage-managed coups like the defection of Quentin Davies, who switched from Mr Cameron’s party this week.(for more information click here)