Tag Archives: Rui Lopes

Apr 28 2013

The Implications of Nazi-comparisons in Current European Discourse

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Posted in: Germany, Greece, Maria Brock, Portugal, Spain

By Maria Brock and Rui Lopes* “They’re Germans”, whispers John Cleese, “so don’t mention the war!” Four decades after the classic Fawlty Towers episode first aired, the memory of World War II continues to cloud Germany’s foreign relations, with German … Continue reading →

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Apr 10 2013

The impact of the international press in Portugal

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Posted in: Portugal

By Rui Lopes* As the international press fixes its gaze on Portugal once again, it seems to do so with little awareness of its disproportional impact in that country’s opinion- and policy makers. Portuguese journalists, pundits and politicians closely monitor … Continue reading →

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