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Demografie: Süd- und Osteuropa droht fatale Überalterung

Euractiv.de - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 09:04

Vielen Regionen besonders in Süd- und Osteuropa drohen eine starke Alterung und deutliche Bevölkerungsverluste. Anderswo auf dem Kontinent scheint das Bevölkerungswachstum hingegen vorerst gesichert - auch aufgrund hoher Zuwanderung.

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Categories: Europäische Union

EU-Finanzen: Prekäre Zukunft

Euractiv.de - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 09:02

Der aktuelle EU-Haushalt läuft bis 2020. Brexit, Euro-Debatten und neue Herausforderungen erschweren die Verhandlungen über das Folge-Budget.

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Categories: Europäische Union

Griechischer Minister: Progressiver Föderalismus würde Vertrauen der EU-Bürger wiederherstellen

Euractiv.de - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 09:01

Um die Bürger zu überzeugen, dass die EU in ihrem Sinne arbeitet, muss sie sich in ein links-progressives föderalistisches Modell wandeln, so Nikos Pappas.

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Categories: Europäische Union

EuGh-Urteil: Flugpassagierdaten-Abkommen zwischen EU und Kanada illegal

Euractiv.de - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 08:57

Eine Vereinbarung zum Austausch von Daten zwischen der EU und Kanada ist illegal, weil es Persönlichkeitsrechte verletzt, urteilte der EuGh gestern.

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Categories: Europäische Union

 Bericht: EU hatte schon seit Jahren Hinweise auf Auto-Kartell

Euractiv.de - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 08:56

Die EU hat laut einem Bericht bereits seit mehreren Jahren Informationen über ein mögliches Kartell der großen deutschen Autobauer. Daimler soll sich 2014 an Brüssel gewandt haben.

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Categories: Europäische Union

Simplification administrative: la chasse aux normes est ouverte

L`Express / Politique - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 08:41
Publiée ce jeudi, une circulaire de Matignon impose aux ministères la suppression ou la simplification de deux normes à chaque ajout d'une nouvelle.
Categories: France

Bosnian Hostel Tells Story of Assassination that Changed World

Balkaninsight.com - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:43
A stay at an unusual hostel in Sarajevo takes visitors back to the event in 1914 that put the city on the map and unleashed the First World War.
Categories: Balkan News

Incendies dans le sud-est de la France : "La situation est encore intense", selon Édouard Philippe

France24 / France - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:41
"Il y aura encore des départs de feu demain." Le Premier ministre Édouard Philippe s'est montré très prudent mercredi, après s'être rendu "sur le front des incendies" qui ravage le sud-est de la France depuis trois jours.
Categories: France

Busting Myths About Russia’s Balkan Designs

Balkaninsight.com - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:36
A new book takes a searching look at what Russia is up to – and what it is not – in Southeast Europe.
Categories: Balkan News

Eight Signs of Hope From Kosovo’s Election

Balkaninsight.com - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:33
Kosovo’s general election result may have been muddle – but it also saw a number of trends that give cause for optimism about the country’s democratic future.
Categories: Balkan News

Albanian Exhibits Sculptures in Florence’s Galleries and Squares

Balkaninsight.com - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:32
A series of stainless steel abstract sculptures by the Albanian-born artist Helidon Xhixha entitled ‘In Random Order’ is being displayed in the main galleries and squares of Florence in Italy until October 29.
Categories: Balkan News

La fin des emplois familiaux pour les ministres et parlementaires votée à l'Assemblée

LeParisien / Politique - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:20
L'interdiction des emplois de collaborateurs familiaux était l'une des promesses de campagne du candidat Macron, notamment après l'affaire Penelope Fillon. C'est désormais une réalité : l'Assemblée a voté...
Categories: France

Wrapping up Africa trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity

UN News Centre - Africa - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:00
The United Nations deputy chief wrapped up her visit to two African countries &#8211 Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo &#8211 where today she stressed the importance of women&#39s participation in peace, security and development processes.
Categories: Africa

War crimes fugitive surrenders to UN peacekeepers in DR Congo; UN advocate urges justice for victims

UN News Centre - Africa - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:00
The United Nations advocate for ending sexual violence in conflict has welcomed the surrender of fugitive rebel leader Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), known as MONUSCO.
Categories: Africa

UN Security Council urges all Libyans to support calls for national reconciliation

UN News Centre - Africa - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 07:00
The United Nations Security Council today welcomed the Joint Declaration issued after a meeting between two Libyan political figures and urged all Libyans to support its calls for a negotiated political solution, national reconciliation, and an immediate ceasefire.
Categories: Africa

Die EU und KfW finanzierten Abwasserleitungen überfluten die Mafia kontrollieren Bauten denn Ksmali Inseln in Süd Albanien

Balkanblog.org - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 06:54
Für die Prominenz der Verbrecher Kartelle, wie Klement Balili, finanziert die EU solche illegale Lokale, Hotels und Illegales Bauen zerstörte erneut die Nagel Neuen Abwasser Systeme. Das ist System, denn die grossen illegalen Geldwäsche System Bauten an der Küste, wie Golem, Rruga Taulantia, Durres, ist Alles von der KfW, EU finanziert und im ganzen Balkan herrscht Chaos, deswegen und die Bewohner wollen zu 65 % auswandern. Die EU und KfW, finanziert mit vollen Wissen erneut die Wasserleitungen auch für den „Pablo Escobar“ des Balkans: Klement Balili, illegale Lokale, Gebäude.zusammen mit Mafia Firmen aus Rom. Erneut erhalten durch die korrupten EU Banden, illegale Mafia Hotels und Lokale, sogar EU finanzierte Strom […]
Categories: Balkan News

Human error to blame for SM-3 Block IIA test failure | Wildcat production to remain in UK | Potential expansion of KAI corruption probe

Defense Industry Daily - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 06:00
Americas

  • Lockheed Martin has received a $85.5 million United States Air Force contract modification for the production and delivery of Long Range Anti Ship Missiles (LRASM) to the service. The order calls for the manufacture of 23 LRASM Lot 1 missiles, with work to be performed in Orlando, Fla., with a scheduled completion date of Sept. 29, 2019. The missile is currently being integrated with the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet for air launched missions, as well as the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System used on US and allied ships for surface-to-air and land attack missiles. It is expected to be mounted on submarine vertical launch systems as well.

  • The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $11.5 million contract modification for engineering and technical services for Standard Missile-2 and Standard Missile-6 surface-to-air missiles. As well as the US Navy, Japan, Denmark, South Korea, Taiwan and Germany will receive services under the award which includes engineering work for production and integration of the system into Navy and foreign missile platforms. Work will be conducted in Tucson, Ariz. and has an expected completion date of June 2018. The SM series feature as a key element of the AEGIS Weapon System mounted on Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke-class Navy warships, while variants are also in use with 15 allied countries.

  • Last month’s failed SM-3 Block IIA interceptor test conducted by the US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) was caused by human error, according to an anonymous source close to the test. The June 21 test saw the missile self-destruct after it tracked a medium-range ballistic target missile launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii. Now, it is believed that a tactical datalink controller, in charge of maintaining encrypted data exchanges between ships and aircraft, accidentally identified the incoming ballistic missile target as a friendly in the system, causing the SM-3 missile to self-destruct in flight. So while the incident is slightly embarrassing, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with the interceptor.

Middle East & North Africa

  • Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has announced that contracts involving the sale of Almaz-Antey S-400 surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems have been “inked.” Speaking to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party at a party meeting in parliament, Erdogan stated that “Steps have been taken and signatures signed with Russia concerning the S-400s. God willing we will see the S-400s in our country.” The announcement now confirms that both the S-400 procurement and the Turkey-Eurosam programs are parallel initiatives, with the S-400 being sought for near-term needs.

Europe

  • Two unidentified governments have placed orders with Rheinmetall for air defense system hardware and services for its air forces. With a combined value in excess of $250 million, one order is to a new customer who will acquire two Skyguard 3 air defence systems, with each system including a Skyguard 3 fire control unit and two 35mm Oerlikon Twin Gun GDF009 automatic cannons. The second order, to a repeat customer, requests the delivery of one 35mm Skyguard 1 fire units, as well as 35mm ammunition, simulators, and on-location training. Rheinmetall will conduct deliveries through 2021 with expectations that follow-up orders will be made.

  • The British MoD has insisted that fabrication of the AW159 Wildcat helicopter will remain within the UK. Leonardo, the helicopter’s manufacturer, had been considering moving from its facility where the Wildcat is fabricated in Yeovil, UK, however, the government announced that work will remain there for the life cycle of the Wildcat program. The helicopter is in use with the British Royal Navy and British Army, with 62 of the models currently in service.

Asia Pacific

  • As a result of the ongoing investigation into corruption at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), many in South Korea see the scandal potentially widening into a probe into other defense programs initiated under former President Park Geun-hye. Prior to being impeached, ousted from office, and imprisoned earlier this year for influence peddling, Park and her administration had overseen the approval of the purchase of 40 F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin and kicked off the development of the indigenous KF-X fighter with KAI. Now, these programs could be rolled into a wider corruption investigation to include higher-level figures, as President Moon Jae-in seeks to eradicate corruption between big business and politicians. The prosecution personnel made available—more than 100— for the ongoing KAI Surion helicopter investigation may also indicate to a potential widening of scope.

  • AeroVironment has signed contracts with the Australian MoD to deliver its Wasp AE unmanned aerial system to the Australian Defense Forces. Deliveries will take place over a three-year period commencing from July 2018 in conjunction with Australian partners XTEK, General Dynamics Mediaware and Sentient Vision. The WASP AE is a small hand-launched reconnaissance and surveillance UAS that weighs just 2.8 pounds and is capable of landing on both land and sea.

Today’s Video

  • Wasp AE demonstration:

https://youtu.be/8iEIpJQ4Hhk>

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Edouard Philippe en fait-il trop... peu ?

LeParisien / Politique - Thu, 27/07/2017 - 06:00
Officiellement, tout va pour le mieux au sein du couple exécutif. Emmanuel Macron et Edouard Philippe s'entendent à merveille, le contact est fluide et chacun remplit sa mission. « Le Premier ministre...
Categories: France

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