It’s a date!

It’s a date! Brexit date is officially announced         29th March 2019, 23h. This is the date chosen by Prime Minister Theresa May as the official deadline for Brexit. This could be a move to re-assert her authority over the Parliament and...

Can’t buy me love, can buy me passport

Can’t buy me love, can buy me passport Dubious Practices of Gaining EU Citizenship   Source: European Commission’s website   As a kid, I used to love Cold War and spy movies. Never was there a better time to consume the “shaken, not stirred” culture than...

Choose your future

Choose your future The Parliament prepares for 2019 elections     “Damn. We only have one and a half year left till the next elections.” “No, buddy. It can’t be true.” “It is. We have to draw a proposal!” Then, the guys responsible for the EP’s communication...

The right is right there

The right is right there Berlusconi’s back alright, alright!   The Sicilian regional elections are over. The centre-right coalition managed to reconquer the island after five years of centre-left government. Five years ago, former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi...

Take me down to the Paradise papers. Tax avoidance in Europe

Take me down to the Paradise papers Tax avoidance in Europe     I believe that every child has their own musical hero. Mine was definitely Bono Vox. I was in the early stages of primary school education when U2 released their comeback album All that you...

How do you look like?

How do you look like? Me too. You too. Us too.   Wide margin of appreciation.   “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky. I never told anybody to lie, not a single time; never. These allegations are false. And I need to go back to work...