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Berlinale documentary: FOOD inc - what are you eating?

('Ole Skambraks',) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:03:13 -0000

Do producers deliberately hide information about the origins, ingredients or the production process? American director Robert Kenner investigates in the primary phase of the chain, right into the animal factories and agricultural fields

Naked scans at Amsterdam airport

('Matthew Pagett',) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0000

The new system already in place in the Dutch capital: radio waves that reveal every bit of skin. But what do the European parliament say? Weekly newsbites from Brussels

Europe’s lobbies: Brussels comes second to Washington

('Annika Thornton',) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:18:32 -0000

The image of the lobbyist is a part of the Brussels political landscape. These groups work in the spotlight, but also have a consulting role in the legislative process. Is this mature democracy or a skills deficit in Europe?

No love for lobbyists?

('Nabeelah Shabbir',) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0000

In the upcoming weeks, conservative MEP Alexander Stubb is due to propose a new legislation to control the some 15, 000 lobbyists in Brussels

Poland: 'socialise bellies'

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0000

Stop debate on the protection of life 'from the beginning,' say the staunch Catholic right-wing, as they announce an amendment of article 38 in the Polish constitution

Abortion: pro-life tide

('English language version of cafebabel.com',) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0000

Anti-abortion associations are ‘lobbies’ in many countries, with their demands being heard all over Europe. Conservative, traditional values come first

Lobbying: the lure of power

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:52:00 -0000

There are 15,000 of them seeking to influence the decisions taken daily in Brussels. We head for the European Quarter, home to the lobbyists and pressure groups

“The ECB cannot please everyone”

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:00:00 -0000

The European Central Bank (ECB) maintains low interest rates, boosting growth and property prices. For economist José García-Montalvo, national governments should tax home buyers to control speculation