This is called Eutopia

EU: feeling upside down (Image: pacio/wordpress.com/ cinocino/ Flickr)

It seems paralysed and sometimes looks like it is more a threat than a hope. Europe was born a real utopia, grew up as an institutional mountain and has matured to be an economic rock doubled with a political ruby cube. Between microcredit, citizenship and simple words, various attempts have been made to reclaim the dream

OPINION Europe: between pragmatism and utopia

Europe: between pragmatism and utopia

Dutch, French, Irish - synonymous with ‘eurosceptic’? Does 'No' mean 'No Europe', 'No to Europe' or 'No to this Europe'? What other Europe could there be if there is just one geographical, political, historical and cultural reality?

by Igor Caldeira @ // 30/09/08

opinion, referendum, civil society, society

ANALYSIS Microcredit: European utopia ?

Microcredit: European utopia ?

Over the past several years in Europe, a growing number of key players and initiatives have been trying to use microprojects to re-establish people who are excluded from the financial system. Analysis

by Vincent Lebrou @ // 30/09/08

poverty, society

FOCUS Students think 'Europa' at the International School, Seville

Students think 'Europa' at the International School, Seville

Not yet at university, but they are already pondering Europe’s identity. They speak foreign languages, know other countries and want to be listened to, to be able to give their opinion for a better future. Who are these young people? What do they know about Europe? Do they believe in the European dream?

by Sara Domínguez Martín @ // 30/09/08

seville, school, multilingualism, education system, society

FOCUS Europe: where homemade cheese disappears

Europe: where homemade cheese disappears

As do passport stamps...but peace, diversity and change prevail. cafebabel.com readers choose their three terms which best define the Europe we’re still dreaming of. Anthology.

by Jane Mery @ // 30/09/08

identity, european democracy, society

REPORT Participative democracy - European civic days

Participative democracy - European civic days

When young activist associations met up in September 2008 at La Rochelle, democracy and engagement proved to be further slices of the 'Eutopia' cake

by Mauro Morabito @ // 30/09/08

eudebate2009, european elections 2009, civil society

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