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Frank Pe, Luc Schuiten: eco-dreams of Brussels' comic book art architecture

('English language version of cafebabel.com',) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:15:00 -0000

Not everyone knows it but another Brussels does exist which is more green, more romantic, more human. It's the one which burgeons in the imagination and designs of those who have learned to love Brussels as it is, with its contradictions, its unbridled path of illogical construction and 'forced' cohabitation between the two souls of Europe, one Latin, the other Germanic. A comic book artist, visionary architect and artist-editor explain how they dream of a different Brussels.

Nick Clegg for European British prime minister?

("naomi o'leary",) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:13:10 -0000

Since 1918 the prime minister of Britain has been either labour or conservative. Red or blue. The 6 May elections were set to be no different. The two-party system seemed safe. Murdoch's papers screamed blue. Until Mr. Nick Clegg, leader of the liberal democrats, entered. The final televised leaders' debate in the UK takes place on 29 April

Truth? There's no-one to vote for in 6 May UK elections

('james whyte',) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:13:58 -0000

For the first time in decades, the very real possibility of a hung parliament allows the political landscape to be shaken up in the UK's general election on 6 May. But the opposition leader David Cameron, who launches his election campaign on 13 April, appears windswept, PM Gordon Brown imperious and Nick Clegg just wants to be recognised

Marc Guerrero: Catalan MEP on Spain, unemployment and van Rompuy

('theroxbox',) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0000

Youth unemployment has become one of the biggest challenges facing the EU. In Spain the figure has reached 43% amongst those aged 15-26. We discuss this problem and the new era that Europe faces with the youngest ever leader of the European liberal democrats (ELDR)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen: why the financial crisis has made Danes more pro-euro

('Matthew Pagett',) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0000

The Danish prime minister was the star of the annual European Liberals Congress in Stockholm between 30 - 31 October. They met to prepare their strategy in view of the June 2009 European elections. Exclusive interview

Graham Watson: 'liberal democrats aim to become bigger in the European elections'

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:59:12 -0000

The European elections in June will be the first fought under the lash of recession. MEPs will campaign on issues like the environment, justice and foreign affairs, but the economy tops the list of citizens concerns. The parties that are seen to have the best solutions will prosper at the polls. EU liberal democrats must rise to that challenge collectively - and within our own member states too

Battle of the liberals at the European Union

('Darren Thompson',) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:45:00 -0000

It seems that national aid to the automotive industry isn’t satisfying everyone. Liberal factions at the EU are getting involved in a verbal war, whilst eastern countries are condemning protectionism. Latest tibit of fishy news from Brussels

European parliament presidency candidate: Great Scot, it's Graham Watson

('bellaonbabel',) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0000

Graham Watson, leader of the liberal bloc of the European parliament, has launched 2009's first ever electoral campaign for the presidency

68% non-voting Europeans think their vote doesn’t count

('Erin Woycik',) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0000

Presenting very different political programmes could be the key to massive voter turnout in Europe for the elections in June 2009. It is still possible that the socialists will present a candidate to run against the current European commission president, conservative José Manuel Durão Barroso

Politicians work 65 hours - so why don't you?

('Matthew Pagett',) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:15:00 -0000

The fight over the length of the work week begins on 16 - 17 December in the European parliament. Socialists and liberals will face off in the chambers, in spite of some internal divisions in the political groups

Annemie Neyts: ‘I’m very disappointed with Barroso’

('Sarah Gray',) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0000

The Belgian president of the European liberal democrat and reform party (ELDR) refocuses her political views in the middle of the financial crisis. Her priorities are regulating the markets, saving the planet and saying bye bye to the European commission president

Oh la la, liberal!

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 12:00:00 -0000