EUROPA CABLE NEWS - NEWS NIGHT
March 24, 2005
The introductory sequence of Europa Cable News begins with images of European cities flashing across the screen accompanied by the uplifting theme melody. As the segment comes to an end, Céline Delpy appears on screen before the familiar backdrop of an unnamed European skyline. She smiles before addressing the viewers.
"Bonsoir et-welcome Europa, to News Night. I'm Celine Delpy."
“Industrial complexes all over the Federation continue to come alive as part of the Federal Industrialization Plan. Having become the largest industrial power in the world, surpassing even the United States and China, Europe is quickly increasing its lead with the completion of several industrial complexes in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria and Italy. For comparison, we have an image here with the ten largest economies in the world.”
“Togo joins the European family after the successful intervention which stabilized the country amidst the massive unrest stemming from the death of longtime dictator Gnassingbé Eyadéma in February. Rogue military units attempted to take control of the capital Lome but were dislodged by the EUROCORPS. It has been conferred the status of ‘associated state’.”
“In separate referendums, both Norway and Iceland have rejected integration with the European Federation at the present time. The Icelandic and Norwegian governments cited strict traditions of neutrality as the deciding factor. However relations with the Federation are as strong as ever, with Iceland and Norway remaining in the Schengen Area and the Eurozone. Future referendums on the matter of European integration have also not been ruled out.”
“DCNS has begun the construction of Europa’s first two nuclear supercarriers. Equivalent in size to the American supercarrier USS Enterprise, the Crusader-class supercarriers will be the largest vessels ever commissioned by a European nation. The new ships, provisionally named FS Crusader and FS Conquistador will have nuclear reactors based on the Charles de Gaulle’s and will have the capacity to load at least 80 combat aircraft.”
“In international news, recently warming relations between Japan and South Korea have cooled in the wake of the Japanese history book scandals. Controversial content in government approved secondary education history textbooks are thought by international observers to be Japanese efforts to whitewash the actions of the Empire of Japan during the Second World War. The history textbook controversies have been an issue of deep concern both domestically and internationally, particularly in countries which were victims of Imperial Japan during the war.”
This follows a recent announcement by local Japanese officials regarding the celebration of Takeshima Day, to highlight the Japanese claims to disputed islands. The Takeshima Islands to the Japanese, known as Dokdo to the Koreans, control valuable fishing grounds and are thought to possess large reserves of methane.”
“Debates in Taiwan continue to rage after the ratification of a PRC law outlawing secession. The law, clearly aimed at Taiwan, threatens armed conflict against any part of the People’s Republic of China declaring independence.”
“Agreed arrangements under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America between the United States and neighbors Canada and Mexico regarding ease of trade continue. The recent talks, stated as being for ‘providing greater cooperation on security and economic issues’ tackled cooperation and information sharing and improving productivity.”
“A battle group led by aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is en route to Bombay, ready for Varuna 2005, which are the bilateral naval exercises between India and France, now the European Federation. The Defense Force has commented that all efforts to improve relations between Europe and Asia, like joint naval exercises should be attempted and that Varuna is not meant to threaten any Eurasian powers.”
“Piracy off the Coast of Somalia is beginning to take its toll, straining ties with the fledgling Somali Transitional Federal Government. According to estimates, approximately 50,000 tons of oil and supplies are being hijacked daily. In a statement by the Defense Force, “direct efforts to counter these pirates are not out of the question”. Experts speculate a European naval interdiction mission in the Horn of Africa."
Somali pirate (Courtesy: Reuters)
“Finally, strikes in Strasbourg continue after the controversial Bolkestein Directive, which is aimed at establishing a single market for services within the Federation. Critics argued that the so-devised Directive would erode many of the Federated State regulations governing industry and the environment, and would lead to competition between workers in different parts of Europe, resulting in a downward spiral in income levels. The directive is currently in the process of being amended.”
March 24, 2005
The introductory sequence of Europa Cable News begins with images of European cities flashing across the screen accompanied by the uplifting theme melody. As the segment comes to an end, Céline Delpy appears on screen before the familiar backdrop of an unnamed European skyline. She smiles before addressing the viewers.
"Bonsoir et-welcome Europa, to News Night. I'm Celine Delpy."
“Industrial complexes all over the Federation continue to come alive as part of the Federal Industrialization Plan. Having become the largest industrial power in the world, surpassing even the United States and China, Europe is quickly increasing its lead with the completion of several industrial complexes in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria and Italy. For comparison, we have an image here with the ten largest economies in the world.”
“Togo joins the European family after the successful intervention which stabilized the country amidst the massive unrest stemming from the death of longtime dictator Gnassingbé Eyadéma in February. Rogue military units attempted to take control of the capital Lome but were dislodged by the EUROCORPS. It has been conferred the status of ‘associated state’.”
“In separate referendums, both Norway and Iceland have rejected integration with the European Federation at the present time. The Icelandic and Norwegian governments cited strict traditions of neutrality as the deciding factor. However relations with the Federation are as strong as ever, with Iceland and Norway remaining in the Schengen Area and the Eurozone. Future referendums on the matter of European integration have also not been ruled out.”
“DCNS has begun the construction of Europa’s first two nuclear supercarriers. Equivalent in size to the American supercarrier USS Enterprise, the Crusader-class supercarriers will be the largest vessels ever commissioned by a European nation. The new ships, provisionally named FS Crusader and FS Conquistador will have nuclear reactors based on the Charles de Gaulle’s and will have the capacity to load at least 80 combat aircraft.”
“In international news, recently warming relations between Japan and South Korea have cooled in the wake of the Japanese history book scandals. Controversial content in government approved secondary education history textbooks are thought by international observers to be Japanese efforts to whitewash the actions of the Empire of Japan during the Second World War. The history textbook controversies have been an issue of deep concern both domestically and internationally, particularly in countries which were victims of Imperial Japan during the war.”
This follows a recent announcement by local Japanese officials regarding the celebration of Takeshima Day, to highlight the Japanese claims to disputed islands. The Takeshima Islands to the Japanese, known as Dokdo to the Koreans, control valuable fishing grounds and are thought to possess large reserves of methane.”
“Debates in Taiwan continue to rage after the ratification of a PRC law outlawing secession. The law, clearly aimed at Taiwan, threatens armed conflict against any part of the People’s Republic of China declaring independence.”
“Agreed arrangements under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America between the United States and neighbors Canada and Mexico regarding ease of trade continue. The recent talks, stated as being for ‘providing greater cooperation on security and economic issues’ tackled cooperation and information sharing and improving productivity.”
“A battle group led by aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is en route to Bombay, ready for Varuna 2005, which are the bilateral naval exercises between India and France, now the European Federation. The Defense Force has commented that all efforts to improve relations between Europe and Asia, like joint naval exercises should be attempted and that Varuna is not meant to threaten any Eurasian powers.”
“Piracy off the Coast of Somalia is beginning to take its toll, straining ties with the fledgling Somali Transitional Federal Government. According to estimates, approximately 50,000 tons of oil and supplies are being hijacked daily. In a statement by the Defense Force, “direct efforts to counter these pirates are not out of the question”. Experts speculate a European naval interdiction mission in the Horn of Africa."
Somali pirate (Courtesy: Reuters)
“Finally, strikes in Strasbourg continue after the controversial Bolkestein Directive, which is aimed at establishing a single market for services within the Federation. Critics argued that the so-devised Directive would erode many of the Federated State regulations governing industry and the environment, and would lead to competition between workers in different parts of Europe, resulting in a downward spiral in income levels. The directive is currently in the process of being amended.”
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