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Showing posts with label Radek Sikorski. Show all posts
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September 24, 2014

Poland - New Appointments & Coal Miners Strike

POLAND




New Appointments
#Poland - Grzegorz Schetyna appointed Foreign Min. / Radoslaw Sikorski candidate for speaker of the lower house - goo.gl/9ymZvr

- hahahahaa .. Pres Komorowski favours 'continuity' of Radek ... Too bad. Suck it Radek!!

President Komorowski has officially sworn in the new cabinet under Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz - goo.gl/9ymZvr

Prime Minister Kopacz is to seek a vote of confidence in the new government in parliament on 1 October.

Spot of Anti-Russian Propaganda

69th session of the #UN General Assembly / #Poland wants limit to #Russia's UN veto / goo.gl/ljl3p0 / Pres Bronislaw Komorowski

Next to impossible: two-thirds of the General Assembly and the consent of all five permanent Security Council members.

>> So it's an anti-Russian smear for the press?

Massive US Arms Deal

US sells mid-range missiles to #Poland - 40 SAMs AGM 158-missiles, low radar profile/1,000lb warhead/ goo.gl/ZdnrCj 43 miles

"pounds €390 million package incls. upgrades to Poland's 48 F-16 jets" /Valery Heletey = Defence Minister / excuse Russian 'aggression'

Spot of Trade Union Bother - Coal Mines
 #Poland - Trade unions strike Warsaw 1 Oct - goo.gl/6GMGlE - 4 biggest mines low revenue - want clear stance coal mining sector

- Coal provides #Poland will over 55 percent of its primary energy consumption. >> #environment #energy

>> 4 biggest running @ loss = state owned .. one sold off to Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa - A privatisation lobby??

- JSW - holding company / US$ 1.78 billion revenue/ looks like it might also be state owned?? - jsw.pl/en/about-us/ab


NO, JWS = private:

>> x2 = state owned / x2 = private coys: Jastrzębska SW SA & Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka SA.

#Business - Coal - #Poland 2012-2013, market conditions worsened 4 largest players/cheap imports applied downward pressure on coal prices

coal seams in Poland too deep to mine cost effectively / goo.gl/5e4n1A / By 2030 will be10-15 working mines in Poland

>> x2 State + x2 private coys = the 4 mining = account for about 92% of all coal mining in Poland.


#Business - Slump in coal prices has hit New Hope Corp’s annual profit, which dropped 21.2 per cent to $58.4 million. [wikinvest]

>> Noooo! Price slump!! -- Check out the PROFITS, will ya?!!! That's an obscene amount of money!! - Slump my ass.

> So business whines when they're not making an even more obscene amount of money? No economic 'downturn'. Just GREED.

#Business /coal slump / imports by China (1/4 of global trade in coal) fell for 2nd mnth - 6yr low - 1. slowed eco. 2. hydropower /reuters

Fears #China policies 2 restrict imports - chill on industry - goo.gl/nv8Yc6 - uncertainty

Hey, China did ban imports of poorer quality thermal coal & it sent WAVES .. it was ahead of UN Climate Change talks / SMH

-- Hey, China did ban imports of poorer quality thermal coal & it sent WAVES .. it was ahead of UN Climate Change talks / SMH

- China 2 get points for above ... but real reason is it is bailing out its local miners & pwer generators / eco slowing


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Above's probably not easy to follow.

Not sure I'm in the mood to summarise.  Been a long day and I'm a bit perlexed about something, so I'm not much in the mood for going back to my 'coal study'.

Should also point out that some of this stuff with the coal sounds familiar to me, so I might have covered the coal information before.

Anyway, new appointments in government.  Tusk has gone to European Commission, looks like Radek's been demoted and there could be a touch of tension between the Prime Minister and the President -- either that or they often contradict in public.  Hey, maybe that's Europeans -- perhaps they like to talk.

Not looking good for the coal miners.  Yes, there's a slowing of the market because a big hunk of the world's coal market is imported by China, which is having an economic downturn and looking to support its own coal industry. 
Furthermore, Poland's coal mines have a limited life span because it becomes too expensive to extract (at some point, I don't recall & couldn't be stuffed looking up .. even if at the top of this page :)).

From my perspective, there's plenty of profit to be made and the very nature of capitalism, which demands greater and greater profits, is obscene.  Basically, they're not making as much as they'd like to -- ie whatever it was 6 years ago (or more than that).  So what?  They're making plenty.

The coal miners are working to survive.

No idea about Polish coal mines in question that are presumably running unprofitably.  Odds are, their idea of unprofitable is the same:  just making less profit than they'd like to.

The 4 big coal mines produce virtually all of the coal and two are state owned and two have been privatised.

The first thought I had is that someone's got the miners to agitate so that it becomes too much to handle and the mines get privatised.  But I'm always looking for some negative angle and haven't read up any further on the reasons there's industrial action.

So that's today's look at Poland covered, I guess.








September 13, 2014

Poland's Radek Sikorski - Crimea & Ukraine





Sikorski: If Poland is hawkish on Ukraine, is Russia a dove?


Published: 12/09/2014 - 08:34 | Updated: 12/09/2014 - 09:11

SPECIAL REPORT: If the EU had reacted more strongly to Russia's annexation of Crimea and adopted sanction more quickly, as Poland advocated, the currrent conflict in Donetsk, Ukraine, would not have happened, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski told EurActiv in an exclusive interview.

At the age 18, Radosław (Radek) Sikorski chaired the student strike committee in Bydgoszcz in 1981. In June 1981 he travelled to the UK to study English. After martial law was declared in Poland in December 1981, he was granted political asylum in Britain. He studied at Oxford. In the mid-1980s, he worked as a freelance journalist for publications such as The Spectator and The Observer. He returned to Poland in August 1989 and since 2007 has served as deputy minister of defence, deputy minister of foreign affairs, minister of defence and foreign minister in Donald Tusk’s cabinet.

He spoke to EurActiv’s Georgi Gotev and EurActiv Poland’s Krzysztof Kokoszczyński.

Poland is one of the counties shaping EU foreign policy during the Ukrainian crisis. How can that influence be maintained and expanded into other areas of common policy?

When we called for a united European energy policy or solidarity in response to Russian trade barriers we were often called “Russia-phobes”. Now, after president Putin broke a whole series of international agreements, Europe is starting to understand the value of solidarity and standing together. Not only against Russia. Better coordination among European countries translates into better security and economic position in the long run for all of us.  [comment 2016:  Oh, yeah.  Is that why Europe has been invaded by over 1 million Arabs and Africans (conservative estimates), while the European Union has stood by and watched with 'Welcome' signs .... ?   Is that why Europe is meddling in the Middle East?  Is Europe destroying countries to steal resources?  LOL ]

But our analysis and ideas have been valuable and not only in case of Ukraine. Since it joined the EU, Poland has been actively shaping the European Union’s internal and external policy. We undertook several initiatives aimed at strengthening the EU Common European Security and Defence Policy and the Eastern European neighbourhood. Most recently, Poland, together with Sweden and the UK, was among those EU countries that initiated and drove the establishment of the European Union Advisory Mission to Security Sector Reform in Ukraine[Comment 2016:  these would be the evil governments then: Britain, Sweden & Poland - No doubt anti-Russian, pro-neocon and keen on intrigue and military actions.]

The conflict in Ukraine has reinvigorated NATO, to a certain extent at least. In this new security environment do you foresee any developments in EU security policy or would that area of policy take now a definite back seat to arrangements through NATO?

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has reinvigorated both NATO and the EU. Obviously there are areas one of the latter is more competent than the other. Mutual compatibility between their actions must be assured.  [comment 2016:  What?  Are you kidding?  All the EU did was punish European farmers with sanctions?  Tip out another load of rotten tomatoes in high street, Europe.  ]

How would you respond to those in the EU who criticise Poland's position on Ukraine as too hawkish?

If Poland is a “hawk”, than how are we to describe Russia? A “dove” of peace? As a neighbour of Russia, we wanted to be a partner with her as much as it is possible. We managed to establish cross-border movement with the Kaliningrad Region. Tens of thousands of Russian citizens may visit Poland without any bureaucratic formalities and trade started to flourish.  [comment 2016:  Russia might do better to partner with a snake than partner with Poland's politicians. ]

However, when Russia decided to take over Crimea and to directly engage militarily in the territory of its neighbour, we had to clearly communicate to Moscow that it has to stop.   [comment  2016:  Crimea voted to return to the bosom of Mother RussiaReturn Kosovo to Serbia, you EU creeps.  ]

Possibly, if the EU's reaction to the Crimea annexation had been vigorous enough and we had pushed forward for more decisive, immediate sanctions, then [the conflict in] Donetsk would not have happened.

Poland aspires to become a regional leader in Central and Eastern Europe. What, in your view as foreign minister, is the current role of Poland in the region? It seems Poland is not – at least not yet – able to truly coordinate policy with the Baltic and other post-communist countries? Most of the time, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, for example, cannot be seen as “followers” of Polish policy...?

Countries freely shape their policies – in line with democratic procedures, international commitments and according to their interests. The efforts of our four countries, all with similar backgrounds in terms of recent history, have made possible the creation of the Visegrad Group. It turned out to be an effective and flexible instrument of developing policies in the region. This does not mean however that we must always be unanimous and speak in one voice. Differences in the perception of interests which are at stake, specific circumstances, as well as traditions and the potential of the individual countries come into play.  [comment 2016:  Visegrad Group sounds like bad news.  Run.  ]

Are you optimistic that the EU is warming up to the idea of putting in place a more coherent energy policy? How would you describe the Polish role in this endeavor?

Recent developments in the East proved that EU needs to urgently push forward some of the key aspects of the energy agenda. The main challenge shall be to continue a consequent market integration based on common rules enshrined in the third energy package. Europe needs a well interconnected network of energy infrastructure and more efficient security of supply mechanisms. No member state shall be left alone in case of supply disruptions.

Poland has always been a major proponent of the creation of the Energy Union which Prime Minister Tusk has called for on several occasions. We have the know-how about how the things work in the East and we know the major issues that restrict the development of the internal market in our region.

Poland is one of the larger member states of the EU but she also enjoys warm relations with the US. The relations between Brussels and Washington can be sometimes tense – as was the case with PRISM and wiretapping of the senior politicians in the EU. How can Poland balance its relationship with the US with its responsibilities as a member state of the EU? And what can Poland do to defuse tensions between both sides of the Atlantic? And what about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?  [comment 2016:  LOL ... Yes, we know what kind of 'warm relations' Poland shares with the US, thanks to the leaked Radek tape.  ]

Transatlantic cooperation and close ties between Europe and the US are the foundation of our common prosperity and security. We have to work on it regardless of some tensions which are unavoidable when we face so many complex challenges. Our good relations with US are an asset. There is no doubt Poland will be championing a “team spirit” among both the EU and US[comment 2016:  this guy sounds like a shill for US-Anglo capitalism.]

Polish foreign policy is based on the principles and values we share on both sides of Atlantic. In the present security situation, we understand much better that the transatlantic community requires our engagement in any sphere – security, economy, democracy building. In this regard the TTIP may be a significant factor of Europe’s energy independence[comment 2016:  another creepy capitalist serving politician.]

What does Donald Tusk’s appointment mean for Poland?

The decision of EU leaders to elect Prime Minister Tusk to become next European Council President is a great achievement. It is undoubtedly the prime minister’s personal success but equally a success of Poland. We take this decision as both a signal of appreciation of the policies Poland has pursued over ten years of its EU membership and a sign that the distinctions between “old” and “new” member states are rapidly crumbling. On the 10th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the EU, a Pole will lead the institution which sets the priorities of Europe.  [comment:  Poland has been shilling for US-Anglo capitalism for a decade & this is its reward for being a lapdog.  Not much of an achievement, really, is it?  LOL  ]





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Noticed this has just had a bit of attention.

This is from ages ago when I didn't know what was really going on.

Not sure that my grasp of politics is greatly improved since, but I do know that Radek's 'sage' advice is wholly unimpressive and Euroactive onanists ought to be be ashamed of themselves.  LOL

What a bunch of ass-kissers.  ;)


[NOTE:  I've had to reformat this, as my earlier posts weren't formatted in a manner to allow for subsequent template alterations. ]





August 14, 2014

US SOCK PUPPET APPOINTMENT EUROPEAN UNION HIGH REPRESENTATIVE



A Top Diplomat for Europe: Who Will Replace Catherine Ashton?

August 14, 2014

The European Union will soon select its next “foreign minister”—the high representative for foreign affairs and security policy—but rumors suggest an opportunity may be missed. At a time of so many international crises, Europe needs a more robust voice and America needs a stronger partner.

Now should be the time for a more effective European voice in foreign affairs. The usual means of jockeying for jobs in Brussels should not drive decision making. Generating a needed sense of unity and activism behind any new lead in articulating European foreign policy should be the desired objective.

Controversy in the recent choice of the next president of the European Commission, the EU's executive body, ought to be avoided in the selection of the new high representative. President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker, heretofore not one of the continent’s most widely known figures, will need heft with German chancellor Angela Merkel and other top leaders, for example, to help shepherd to a successful conclusion the negotiations with America on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

Two years ago in Warsaw in a public discussion with Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski, former U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger chuckled that long ago he was credited with asking whom he should call if he wanted to call Europe. “I am not sure I actually said it, but it's a good statement.” More seriously, he added, “Even if a telephone exists and even if they answered it, the answer is not always very clear.”

In replacing Baroness Catherine Ashton when she departs in October, the new high representative will jump right away into high-stakes diplomacy with U.S. secretary of state John Kerry and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. Kerry served for nearly three decades on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and was a presidential candidate before becoming secretary last year. Lavrov, a career diplomat, served for a decade as Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations and is now in his eleventh year as minister. Kerry and Lavrov are diplomatic heavyweights. The next high representative ought to be in this class.

The top diplomat should breathe life into the EU’s stalled common foreign and security policy. Geopolitical challenges are becoming more important for the Union, yet much of its diplomatic practice and machinery remains geared for calmer times and smaller ambitions.

The next high representative ought to be widely respected and capable of giving the Union a more prominent place at the international table. Only some of the candidates being discussed meet these criteria.

Sweden’s current foreign and former prime minister Carl Bildt would raise the EU’s diplomatic prominence as high representative. A veteran international statesmen, he helped bring peace in the Balkans. Poland’s current foreign and former defense minister Radek Sikorski also has deep international experience. He is playing a key role in helping the West deal with the Russia-Ukraine crisis.  ....

The new high representative should bring prestige to EU diplomacy, and build confidence in America that the Union will pull more weight in addressing common challenges. EU leaders would diminish the Union, and themselves, by picking a high representative who operated only in the shadow of national foreign ministers.

[...]
Europeans sometimes lament having no say in the choice of American leaders, but having to suffer their foibles. This goes both ways. U.S. interests are much affected by EU leadership, as in confronting Russian aggression in Ukraine and negotiating with Iran on its nuclear weapons program. Close U.S.-EU cooperation is essential to stemming security and humanitarian risks in Syria and Iraq and fostering peaceful change in North Africa.

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Of course close US-EU cooperation is essential to the US.  The EU is just another one of it's ITS tools for manipulation and control.

Sweden's Carl Bildt and Polands Radek Sikorski are the most obvious US puppets you could ever come across.

It would serve the US well to have one of those sock puppets appointed.

Notice more of the 'Russian aggression' bullshit.  Geez, if you repeat it often enough, Goebbels ...

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Dumb spelling blunders really piss me off!  LOL

Should proofread more carefully.  Sigh.


July 17, 2014

US-NATO-EU GANG - RESORT TO TWITTER PROPAGANDA

TWITTER

PROPAGANDA US-NATIO EU GANG


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[USA] Department of State @StateDept Jul 15

Russia says it seeks peace; actions don't match rhetoric. No evidence support has ceased for separatists in #Ukraine. http://goo.gl/fJIu4y



William Hague @WilliamJHague 17h

@sikorskiradek thank you Radek. Have appreciated our close views particularly on #Ukraine, Russia and @NATO
View conversation  [ie POLISH PUPPET, RADEK SIKORSKI]



Geoffrey Pyatt  [Geoffrey R. Pyatt, is the United States Ambassador to Ukraine]


Ukrainian military AN26 plane shot down at 6,200m: any plausible explanation other than attack by #Russia? Is this ‘de-escalation’? #Ukraine@GeoffPyatt 17h


Simon Smith @SimonSmithFCO Jul 15
Russia continues to provide militants with heavy weapons, equipment and financing, and allows them to enter #Ukraine. http://goo.gl/BuxJpb
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[SMITH IS UK AMBASSADOR TO UKRAINE]



NATOSource ‏@NATOSource Jul 14 - [ATLANTIC COUNCIL ]

.@UKNATO Amb Adam Thomson: "How do you counter Russian propaganda? How do we do better on cyber defense?" #Ukraine http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/natosource/nato-leaders-prepare-response-to-russia-s-information-warfare …






 AtlanticCouncil ‏@AtlanticCouncil Jul 14

'Russian involvement in #Ukraine is far more than tanks & soldiers.' - @ChathamHouse's James Nixey in @MoscowTimes: http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinion/article/russias-invisible-hand-shapes-ukraine-conflict/503163.html …
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These jerks have got their assistants tweeting away their propaganda, wondering how to counter 'Russian propaganda'.  

LOL.