Tag Archives: Government

A Country Off Sides Politically

Posted on March 27, 2017 by macromon

Is it just us or do you feel the same political angst that seems to be pervasive throughout the country that we do?   Things not only feel surreal but there seems to be a prevailing sense of eeriness haunting our … Continue reading →

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Hollande’s tricky balancing act – FT

Posted on April 2, 2014 by macromon

The FT’s Paris bureau chief Hugh Carnegy assesses what the Cabinet reshuffle by French president Francois Hollande – after disastrous elections for the Socialists – means for the economy and business. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit … Continue reading →

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Italy’s New PM sets out priorities

Posted on April 29, 2013 by macromon

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The Most Corrupt Governments

Posted on December 5, 2012 by macromon

Transparency International is out with their Corruption Perceptions Index ranking governments on a scale 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). The Corruption Perceptions Index scores countries on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). While no … Continue reading →

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New Greek Prime Minister Pleads For National Unity

Posted on June 20, 2012 by macromon

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Spain’s PM Rajoy names insiders in new cabinet Euronews

Posted on December 21, 2011 by macromon

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