Three weeks before the start of the World Cup the football enthusiasm knows no limits. Therefore, the public takes little notice of the corruption scandal surrounding the Italian club Juventus Torino. In fact, the extent of the scandal is easily suited to kick of a debate on uniform rules about financing mechanism in European football. A commentary on football, money and European politics by Daniel Cohn-Bendit.

The peace process in the Middle East is a story of hopes and disappointments. The Palestinian elections raised hopes, the results destroyed them again. Since then the Europeans argue how to deal with Hamas without punishing a people for its government. A commentary on politics and terrorism.

It is said that in times of crisis chances are not far away. The difficulties Bosnia-Herzegovina is facing during this period of constitutional reform could underline this thesis with a telling example. However, only under the condition that first failed attempts are followed by more far-reaching reforms. A commentary on ethnical entities, democracy and the hope for a new start.

Sometimes politicians long for being someone else. Daniel Cohn-Bendit would have loved to be a journalist this week. Then at least one person would have raised the topic of the negotiations on the financial framework for the European Union. A commentary on a disastrous agreement between Parliament, Commission and Council and the search for appropriate reporting.

You don't have the time for reading (almost) all European newspapers, follow the complete debates of the European Parliament and next to it meet with a few specialists who can provide the necessary background knowledge? No reason for despair - let Dany do it for you! The topic this week: The glorious failing of the French government.