marrit-westerweel, Author at ROOSTERGNN

In or Out? Scotland and Independence

marrit-westerweelJuly 23, 2015

In 2014, Scotland voted to stay in the UK during a referendum, but this does not mean the door for independence is now firmly closed.

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Optimism over Unification Cyprus

marrit-westerweelJuly 16, 2015

The ongoing peace talks in Cyprus are filled with optimism. Both presidents are positive that these negotiations could lead to an agreement.

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High Rents Force Flatsharing in Slovakia

marrit-westerweelJuly 11, 2015

Flatsharing in Slovakia is a common practice, especially in the big cities. Not only for students, but also for people with a steady job.

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Iranians Hold High Expectations for Effects Nuclear Agreement

marrit-westerweelJuly 2, 2015

The majority of the Iranians hold high expectations of the effects of a nuclear agreement, research states.

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Brexit Will Economically Affect Whole EU

marrit-westerweelJune 25, 2015

Leaving the EU could cost the UK 300 billion euro, research shows. Other EU members would also lose economically .

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Gay Blood Donors Policy Changes After ECJ Judgement

marrit-westerweelJune 18, 2015

The perception of the permanent exclusion of homosexual blood donors in Europe is slowly changing.

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The U.S. Police and Race

marrit-westerweelJune 12, 2015

The United States of America are troubled with incidents of police action against black Americans.

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Where Should the Boat Migrants Go in Europe?

marrit-westerweelJune 4, 2015

The European Commission proposed last week to the Council a relocation of 40.000 people from Italy and Greece to other EU Member States.

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Ombudsman Launches Investigation into Informal European Law-making

marrit-westerweelMay 28, 2015

The European Ombudsman has announced that she has started an own-initiative investigation into the informal negotiations, known as trilogues, of three main European institutions.

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Frequency of Strikes Differs Across Europe

marrit-westerweelMay 21, 2015

Strikes are common within Europe, but their frequency varies per country. Trade unions influence this frequency.

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The Dutch Approach to Rejected Asylum Seekers

marrit-westerweelMay 14, 2015

Asylum seekers in the Netherlands who are denied residency still have a right to a simple shelter, decided the District Court of Amsterdam.

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