I don't have political interest as such, but in the bigger picture of world events and what might lie ahead, think these matters might be worth keeping an eye on!?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7730179.stm
and here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7728789.stm
also:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7729371.stm