Politicians – Page 113 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

‘Shocking’ & ‘racist’: Politician in hot water over telling whites to ‘be silent’ when people of color discuss racism

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021By Editor

A black deputy mayor of Paris, Audrey Pulvar, has sparked controversy online after she said white people should remain “silent spectators” if they attend meetings where people of color discuss racism. … Read More >‘Shocking’ & ‘racist’: Politician in hot water over telling whites to ‘be silent’ when people of color discuss racism

World

Australian politicians propose drug testing and breathalyzers to make parliament ‘best possible workplace’

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021By Editor

A proposal by two Australian politicians to conduct drug and alcohol testing in parliament has caused controversy on social media as critics fling accusations of ‘whataboutery’, while supporters say it’s about time! … Read More >Australian politicians propose drug testing and breathalyzers to make parliament ‘best possible workplace’

EU

Calls for Merkel to face vote of no confidence after embarrassing U-turn on Covid-19 Easter lockdown

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

German politicians have called for Chancellor Angela Merkel to face a vote of no confidence after she admitted her “mistake” and pulled the plug on harsh Covid-19 restrictions planned for the Easter holiday. … Read More >Calls for Merkel to face vote of no confidence after embarrassing U-turn on Covid-19 Easter lockdown

China blacklists 10 EU officials and academics after bloc hits Beijing with sanctions over alleged abuses of Uighur Muslims

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021By Editor

Beijing has announced retaliatory sanctions against a group of 10 EU politicians and academics in response to the 27-member bloc’s own punitive measures against the Chinese government for its alleged human rights abuses. … Read More >China blacklists 10 EU officials and academics after bloc hits Beijing with sanctions over alleged abuses of Uighur Muslims

EU

Green Party is an ‘arm of the US elites’ & doesn’t care about German interests – Merkel’s ally to RT

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021By Editor

The Greens are trying to derail the Russia-led Nord Stream 2 pipeline because they don’t care about German interests and only do the bidding of the US, Max Otte, economist and member of Chancellor Merkel’s CDU party, told RT. … Read More >Green Party is an ‘arm of the US elites’ & doesn’t care about German interests – Merkel’s ally to RT

EU

As mask bribery scandal spreads in Merkel’s conservative bloc, another German politician resigns – reports

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

A Bavarian lawmaker has quit his party offices amid a probe into allegations he took bribes to arrange procurement contracts for face masks. He is the fourth politician connected to Chancellor Angela Merkel to resign this month. … Read More >As mask bribery scandal spreads in Merkel’s conservative bloc, another German politician resigns – reports

EU

Romanian nationalist party sets up shop in Moldova to campaign for reunification of two countries after 30 years of independence

Posted on March 21, 2021March 21, 2021By Editor

A right-wing Romanian political bloc has announced it will soon begin operating in neighboring Moldova, as part of a campaign to return it to Bucharest’s control. That’s despite its leader being banned from entering the country. … Read More >Romanian nationalist party sets up shop in Moldova to campaign for reunification of two countries after 30 years of independence

Russia

Chinese FM invites Russian counterpart Lavrov to Beijing after talks with US, as pressure from Washington propels closer ties

Posted on March 21, 2021March 21, 2021By Editor

China has extended an invitation to Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, to meet in Beijing following a round of talks with the US, illustrating closer ties between the two powers as both face increasing pressure from Washington. … Read More >Chinese FM invites Russian counterpart Lavrov to Beijing after talks with US, as pressure from Washington propels closer ties

EU

Spain’s deputy PM resigns in high-stakes Madrid presidency bid after local govt calls snap election to avoid no-confidence vote

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021By Editor

The left-wing deputy prime minister of Spain, Pablo Iglesias, has resigned and thrown his hat in the ring for the presidency of Madrid after the region’s government was forced out last week in a dramatic day for Spanish politics. … Read More >Spain’s deputy PM resigns in high-stakes Madrid presidency bid after local govt calls snap election to avoid no-confidence vote

USA

Sen. Ted Cruz demands meeting with the Marines commander over ‘political attacks to intimidate Tucker Carlson & other civilians’

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

Ted Cruz (R-TX) has requested a meeting with the head of the Marines, accusing the Pentagon of launching a coordinated PR offensive against Fox News host Tucker Carlson and others critical of the military’s social justice agenda. … Read More >Sen. Ted Cruz demands meeting with the Marines commander over ‘political attacks to intimidate Tucker Carlson & other civilians’