Greenpeace Netherlands has released 205 pages of previously undisclosed chapters from secret talks for an EU-Japan trade agreement (known as JEFTA). Greater public access to JEFTA negotiating documents is good for democracy and will enable more balanced and transparent public participation by experts, politicians, civil society and the media.
The European Commission will be delighted, as it has frequently highlighted the importance of democratic principles and transparency.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Good for Democracy
House Arrest for a Homeless
The “house arrest” of a homeless man, who was previously unable to move outside the boundaries of a confined public area in Istanbul, has been lifted, Doğan News Agency reported on June 22.
More here.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Laughing Lhursday*
George Carlin
* [For first time visitors]:
Typo in the title?
Nah.
It's just that I would not let a tiny T spoil an avantgardistic alliteration.
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Friday, June 16, 2017
Bloomsday, not Joyceday
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| Thus spake Leopold: If it were to honour Joyce it would be Joyceday. |
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