Category Archives: Politics

The effects of FATCA?

Posted on 2015-02-22 by Andreas Moser

For more than 10 years, I have been helping clients to obtain German citizenship. Those who have German parents, grand-parents or further removed ancestors either are German already (often without knowing it) or eligible for naturalization under less strict conditions than other applicants. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, German Law, Immigration Law, Law, Politics, USA | Tagged , , | 21 Comments

Did you notice the Irony? (19) Davos 2015

Posted on 2015-01-21 by Andreas Moser

Climate change is the no. 1 issue on the agenda of the World Economic Forum 2015 in Davos, Switzerland. The discussions about our planet will be led by people who are coming to Switzerland from all around the world. 1,700 private … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Politics | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

What happened to the Arab Spring?

Posted on 2015-01-20 by Andreas Moser

Here is the simplified explanation: Well, at least it did work in Tunisia.

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Why the embargo against Cuba will be eased

Posted on 2015-01-08 by Andreas Moser

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who appreciates cigars.

Posted in Cuba, Politics, USA | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Good bye, Afghanistan

Posted on 2015-01-02 by Andreas Moser

We are sorry, Afghanistan, but we are giving up. Good bye. Not that I have a better solution. – Well, actually I have.

Posted in Afghanistan, Military, Politics | 5 Comments

The Revolutions of 1989

Posted on 2014-12-24 by Andreas Moser

1989, those were the times! With each broadcast of the evening news, the world changed so quickly that most people already lost track back then. Now, 25 years later, only a vague recollection of falling walls, fired shots and popping champagne … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Cold War, Estonia, Europe, Germany, History, Human Rights, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Politics, Romania | Tagged | 8 Comments

Sad Things (13) Postcard from Viktor Orbán

Posted on 2014-12-06 by Andreas Moser

Returning from a two-week holiday, I was excited to open my mailbox as soon as I came home. I expected parcels, fan mail, magazines and postcards from around the world. You can imagine my disappointment when, upon my return from the Balkans … Continue reading →

Posted in Hungary, Politics, Romania | Tagged | 7 Comments

My thoughts on the Romanian Presidential Election 2014

Posted on 2014-11-17 by Andreas Moser

Yesterday, we had the second round of Presidential elections here in Romania. When the exit polls put the two remaining candidates, Victor Ponta (currently the Prime Minister) and Klaus Iohannis (currently the mayor of Sibiu), neck-to-neck, it started to become an … Continue reading →

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Frugality is a Virtue

Posted on 2014-11-17 by Andreas Moser

I am a very stingy person. I wear my father’s old shirts. I wear shoes with holes. I don’t have a car. I walk in the rain to save the bus fare. I never buy anything new if the old … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Politics, USA | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

British Prime Minister in support of EU

Posted on 2014-11-12 by Andreas Moser

Yes, that’s Margaret Thatcher. The photo is from 1975 when there was a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the European Community. Margaret Thatcher was the leader of the Conservative Party back then. Given what she wears, I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, History, Politics, UK | Tagged , , | 3 Comments