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Peddling for votes; cycle across Ireland for Lisbon treaty

("naomi o'leary",) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0000

A group of cyclists from around Europe are embarking on a tour of the Irish countryside to demonstrate for a higher voter turnout ahead of the 2 October Lisbon referendum. Organiser Grace Cox enthuses about the ‘yes’ movement that’s gathering speed - and even Ryanair are getting on board

Pat Cox: 'Europe managed the economic crisis impressively'

('Andrew Christie',) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0000

The former president of the European council talks economic crisis, China and the Irish electorate’s rejection of the Lisbon treaty, three topics currently spicing up the European political scene

European Ombudsman: 'Without ensuring political alliances, one cannot be elected'

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0000

Nikiforos Diamandouros has been Ombudsman since 2003. As Pöttering becomes president of the European parliament on January 16, the Greek mediator explains how it all works behind the scenes