Belgium, a country in crisis

The Land of compromises can no longer find a Consensus

The tenth of December will mark the grim six-month anniversary of no government in Belgium. According to some, the country is on the verge of separation. The Belgians meanwhile stay relaxed, many urge the politicians to cut to the chase and bury their egos. At least there is still chocolate and beer to forget all their worries... full story


By LIEN DE LEENHEER
from Ghent, BELGIUM

Parliamentary Elections in Russia

Russians trust Putin

Some say, that these elections are a farewell-elections - Putin is leaving president's chair and he just needed a support to feel free to leave this position. "Unified Russia" in its campaign always pointed out: "It's not election, it's referendum if you trust Putin or not". The "referendum" showed that people generally trust Putin and he can leave now... full story


By ALEXEY SIDORENKO
from Moscow, RUSSIA

Argentina after Elections

The First Lady became President

Cristina Fernández has been often compared with Eva Peron and Hillary Clinton. She does share some of Eva Peron's tenacity and passion, but she more resembles more Hillary Clinton. Both married their law-school boyfriends, helped them become Governors and run for presidency, to finally become first ladies. Mrs. Fernández certainly hopes Hillary Clinton will join the growing number of women in top jobs in America, following not only her example but also Michelle Bachelet's and several women in senior government posts in Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador... full story


By MARIA ENCINAR
from La Coruna, SPAIN