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Jacques Delors: ‘pessimism is reason, optimism is will’

('English language version of cafebabel.com',) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:55:38 -0000

‘Young people and Europe’ is the reason why this morning’s private and exclusive meeting is taking place in a small room at the catholic institute of Paris. There are around twenty seats and a huge platter of croissants on the centre of the table. All (French) eyes are on one of the speakers, a mister Jacques Delors

Lucia Martin: Spanish youth are ‘you can see them coming’ generation

('Laura Simpson',) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:28:44 -0000

Stigmatisation and pity were the two main attitudes towards today’s youth until the 39-year-old Spanish journalist opted to say ‘enough’. This generation of young Europeans are drowning in short-term work contracts, never-ending internships and minimal salaries. Yet aren’t they just ‘precarious’ in a society which is brutally competitive?

Young Spaniards escape crisis by moving around in Europe

('Astrid vW',) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:40:22 -0000

Three out of ten Spaniards under 25 are unemployed. This group is the hardest hit by the crisis and has the highest unemployment rate in the EU (35.4%). Unfair dismissals, businesses closing, poor wages and working conditions... Young Europeans and specifically the Spaniards, don’t have it easy, but they are facing up to it. Those that can, leave their country in search of a more promising future in Europe, seeing this adventure as a long-term investment

Hospitality club online: crashing Europe's couches

('Lydia Bigos',) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:59:02 -0000

The internet social networking site that spans five continents connects homes all over the world for free, provides a cultural exchange and also the chance to save a few pennies

What the fridge is the Comenius programme?

('Jessie L.',) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:38:15 -0000

Since 1995, the Comenius programme has endeavoured to reinforce the European dimension in nursery, primary and secondary education and facilitate the mobility of students as well as teaching staff in Europe