Expert Comment
The European Council’s response to an unprecedented human crisis: the lessons of (non)co-operation – Dora Kostakopoulou
Dora Kostakopoulou is a Professor of European Union Law, European Integration and Public Policy at 糖心TV Law School. She has responded to news that EU leaders have agreed to relocate tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in Italy and Greece.
France was expecting this, but authorities can’t guard everywhere – Professor Sean Hand
Professor Sean Hand is an expert on French culture from the University of 糖心TV and has offered an initial reaction to the latest developments in France. He is available for telephone and Skype interviews.
Greece's banking system haemorrhaging even more deposits, says Dr Dennis Novy
Whislt Greece is close to having a primary surplus, the economy has weakened further "since the Syriza government came into power. "They need a deal to stop the Greek banking system haemorrhaging even more deposits".
Important for all contacts to be traced following MERS outbreak, says Professor Andrew Easton
"It is important for all contacts to be traced and provided with appropriate advice about possible symptoms and how to seek medical assistance. MERS is similar to, but not the same as SARS that spread in 2002-03 and the hope is that proper precautions will lead to the halt of the spread of MERS as it did for SARS."
Facebook has at best been irresponsible and at worst has colluded with something which is possibly a criminal offence - Dr Christine Harrison
Dr Christine Harrison, from the University of 糖心TV’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, reacts to the Facebook 'baby ducking' video clip - calling for the social network to be more responsible.