Members phkrause Posted December 17, 2022 Members Share Posted December 17, 2022 More questions than answers as EU corruption scandal unfolds BRUSSELS (AP) — No one answers the door or the phone at the offices of the two campaign groups linked to a cash-for-favors corruption scandal at the European Union’s parliament, allegedly involving Qatar. No light is visible inside. https://apnews.com/article/europe-qatar-persian-gulf-tensions-brussels-european-union-7bb2dd5815a7f3115b0c89bc03759a29? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted July 19, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2023 The EU will welcome Ukraine but won't fast-track its membership application European Union leaders are backing Ukraine's bid for membership — but through the traditional process that takes years, not the fast-tracked version that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing. https://www.npr.org/2022/03/11/1086007627/european-union-ukraine-membership-fast-track Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 15, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 15, 2023 Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country. https://apnews.com/article/eu-ukraine-hungary-russsia-war-aid-6a3a5828483121f19193f76b373ca692? Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations. The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, delivering another tough blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a funding setback in the U.S. Read more. Why this matters: The start of accession talks was a momentous moment and stunning reversal for a country at war that had struggled to find the backing for its membership aspirations and long faced obstinate opposition from Orban. Although the process between opening negotiations and Ukraine finally becoming a member could take many years, Zelenskyy welcomed the agreement as “a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe.” The financial package could not be endorsed, and Ukraine is badly counting on the funds to help its damaged economy survive in the coming year. European Council President Charles Michel said leaders would reconvene in January in an effort to break the deadlock. Related coverage ➤ Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters Hungary’s Orban says he won’t hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine’s EU membership How the US keeps funding Ukraine’s military — even as it says it’s out of money Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2023 European Council latest: EU leaders seek ‘workarounds’ after Orbán blocks Ukraine aid Hungary’s PM drops veto on future accession talks but blocks the cash Kyiv needs now. https://www.politico.eu/article/european-council-summit-updates-eu-enlargement-ukraine-aid-budget-russia-sanctions/ Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 21, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 21, 2023 'Historic day': EU strikes major deal to reform migration policy after three years of bitter debates Member states and the European Parliament struck on Wednesday a major deal to reform the bloc's migration policy, capping off a three-year-long ambitious effort that at times seemed doomed to fail. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/12/20/eu-strikes-major-deal-to-reform-migration-policy-after-three-years-of-bitter-debates Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 16 Author Members Share Posted January 16 The far right may surge in upcoming EU elections. A quiet Dutch town explains why Triggered by economic and cultural anxieties that have whipped up fears about immigrants, people throughout the Netherlands have veered far to the right politically. It’s an extreme example of a trend being felt across the continent that could tilt the outcome of this year’s European Union parliamentary election. Read more. Why this matters: Support for the Dutch Party for Freedom, led by Geert Wilders, has more than doubled since the last election in 2021. The campaign ran on slogans such as “no Islamic schools, Qurans or mosques” and “no open borders and mass immigration we cannot afford” despite less than 5% of the population being Muslim. The rise of these figures in regional politics has prompted critics to use an unflattering German expression — “salonfähig” — to describe the former outcasts. “Salonfähig” is often used to refer to how the Nazis, after being initially shunned, eventually entered mainstream politics, before their total takeover in World War II. In June, voters in all 27 member states of the European Union will elect their next Parliament for a five-year term. Analysts say that far-right parties, now the sixth-largest group in the assembly, are primed to gain seats and influence over EU policies affecting everything from civil rights to gender issues. Related coverage ➤ Demonstrations against the far right held in Germany following a report on a deportation meeting EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abuses Europe’s far-right populists buoyed by Wilders’ win in Netherlands, hoping the best is yet to come Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 1 Author Members Share Posted February 1 European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine BRUSSELS (AP) — Leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in support for its war-ravaged economy after Hungary dropped weeks of threats to veto the measure. https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-war-russia-hungary-eu-summit-budget-6d0f11bc16b4b21073f92925de2046e4? ps:Good for them!! 👍 phkrause 1 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 1 Author Members Share Posted February 1 Farmers create chaos outside an EU summit and wrest some promises of relief BRUSSELS (AP) — Farmers burned bales of hay, threw eggs and firecrackers at police — and wrested some promises of relief from European leaders on Thursday, the culmination of weeks of protests across the continent over excessive red tape and competition from cheap imports. https://apnews.com/article/eu-farmers-protest-summit-4f3912f5c98a73bc550f1f38ca9e60bb? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 22 Author Members Share Posted March 22 EU leaders agree on opening membership talks with Bosnia European Union leaders agreed in principle Thursday to open membership negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, even though the Western Balkan country must still do a lot of work before talks can begin. Read more. Why this matters: Five other nations in the region — Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia — are at different stages of the EU membership process. Since Russia’s war on Ukraine, EU officials are keener on trying to lure them away from the Kremlin’s influence. Bosnia is riven by ethnic divisions, even decades after the 1992-95 war that tore the country apart, leaving more than 100,000 people dead and millions displaced. Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, who is pro-Russia, continues to undermine the presidency and other political functions in the country. In December, Dodik told The Associated Press that he intended to keep weakening the country to the point where it fell apart. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Hungary, Slovakia remain opposed to sending arms to Ukraine to fight Russia’s invasion Slovenia orders a Russian diplomat to leave within seven days EU leaders mull ways to get more arms to outgunned Ukraine amid a new sense of urgency Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted May 10 Author Members Share Posted May 10 Another German politician is attacked as concerns rise over violence ahead of EU elections Franziska Giffey, Berlin’s top economic official, a former mayor and an ex-federal minister, was attacked at an event in a Berlin library and suffered injuries to her head and neck, police said Wednesday, in the latest attack on elected officials that raises concern over rising political violence in Germany. Read more. Why this matters: Incidents of candidates being beaten and attacked have raised political tensions in Germany. Both government and opposition parties say their members and supporters have faced a wave of physical and verbal attacks in recent months, and have called on police to step up protection for politicians and election rallies. In February, the German Parliament said in a report there were a total of 2,790 attacks on elected representatives in 2023. Representatives of The Greens were disproportionately affected in 1,219 cases, those from the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, in 478 cases and representatives of the SPD in 420 cases. Mainstream parties have accused AfD of links to violent neo-Nazi groups and of fomenting an intimidating political climate. The group, which campaigns against immigration and European integration, is expected to make gains in the European polls and local elections in the fall. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Europe Day marks 1 month till EU elections. Rise of hard right, wilting of Green Deal are possible A candidate for Germany’s key party was beaten up while campaigning for European elections Far-right parties could undermine democratic values of EU if elected to its parliament Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted May 20 Author Members Share Posted May 20 Europe’s far-right groups launch an unofficial campaign for the EU elections Europe’s far-right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for next month’s European Union elections at an event organized by Spain’s far-right Vox party in Madrid, with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy while declaring their support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Read more. Why this matters: Analysts say the vote across the bloc’s 27 nations could see a strong rise of the far right. After decades in which the EU elections hardly caused a ripple, the June 6-9 voting is the most important in memory. It will indicate whether the continental political drift will match the rightward swing seen across much of the globe. The vote is the second-biggest exercise in democracy behind the elections in India, as the bloc of 450 million people will be picking 720 parliamentarians to serve them over the next five years, with decisive votes on everything from digital privacy rules to international trade policy and climate measures. Attendees of the campaign launch included French National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose Brothers of Italy party has foundations in Benito Mussolini’s fascism. Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, was also welcomed like a star and used the spotlight to bash Spain’s socialist prime minister, and his wife — something unthinkable for most heads of state visiting a historic ally. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-right Social divisions and hostile rhetoric in Slovakia provide fertile ground for political violence EU agrees on a new migration pact. Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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