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Dear Father Christmas

Does Father Christmas read café babel? Our German editor certainly thinks so. He’s written him a letter – a wish list for the Euro-generation.

by Martin Schneider @ // 05/01/06

FOCUS Do you speak Eurofood?

Do you speak Eurofood?

Brussels has announced a truly European food policy. They call it ‘From Farm to Fork’. And of course they wish you ‘bon appétit!’

by alice desthuilliers // 23/01/06

consumers, economy, genetically modified organisms, european union, food, yum nyam

PANORAMA

Exonerating the exes

Biting into Europe's political scandals as we trace five former prime ministers, presidents and ministers and their collective embroilments

by lucie solem // 04/09/07

tony blair, corruption, jacques chirac, silvio berlusconi, europe, european commission

REPORT

Feeling the effects

Surprisingly few people in Western Europe are aware of the fact that ten more countries joined the EU and even fewer can name them. But what effect has enlargement had on these new member states whose accession has often been ignored or maligned?

by thijs lammers // 02/05/05

NEWS Ireland: cheddar scones for a cheese crisis

Ireland: cheddar scones for a cheese crisis

The more we see the PIIGS as under-developed countries, the more the EU ends up sending them humanitarian aid rather than sustainable investments. The proof is in the pudding in Ireland, where the EU has invested 750, 000 euros of cheese to fight the crisis from 15 November. A Frenchman reacts

by Emmanuel Haddad @ // 12/11/10 - 3 Comment - 3 Votes

dublin, cheese, economical crisis, best of cafebabel.com, european year for combating poverty and social exclusion, ireland

INVESTIGATION Petrol in Padana Plain: ins and outs of Italy's February ecological disaster

Petrol in Padana Plain: ins and outs of Italy's February ecological disaster

A large black tide of fuel invaded the Lambro river near Milan when unknown saboteurs released tons of diesel oil into the waters of this small tributary of Italy’s longest river. What are the consequences for one of the richest and most polluted areas of the northern part of our ‘beautiful country’?

by Jacopo Marazia @ // 22/03/10 - 3 Comment - 4 Votes

italy, oil, lambro, milan, ecology, society

ANALYSIS

South America’s European aspirations

In South America, the European Union is seen as a geopolitical force to counter American hegemony and is considered a role model. It also represents South America’s second greatest trade partner after the USA.

by isaac bigio // 22/08/05

Turkish markets are ready for Europe

Turkey’s economic situation is no longer a barrier to accession. In spite of the poor Anatolian East, Turkey is economically better off than some of the other EU accession states.

by sven prange // 04/10/04

ANALYSIS Turkish markets are ready for Europe

Turkish markets are ready for Europe

Turkey’s economic situation is no longer a barrier to accession. In spite of the poor Anatolian East, Turkey is economically better off than some of the other EU accession states.

by sven prange // 29/09/05

ANALYSIS Water for Benin

Water for Benin

In line with World Water Week, Hamburg has been observing 2007's 'Days of Water' since 22 August. A vitally serious issue is at the core of this series of remarkable events

by ulrike albrecht // 28/08/07 - 2 Comment

environment, third world, world affairs, germany, hamburg, charity

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It's Not All Bad News From Greece

By Jeffrey Andreoni, Ameripean / Eurican Digital Journalist, an independent thinker, writer and social interrupter based in Athens. Athens - Despite the crisis in Greece, there are a plethora of sustainable, ecological and ethical initiatives being offered throughout the country. Already in Athens the alternative economy is starting to catch on. People ...

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“Europe at a crossroads”. After the EU Summit, a lesson from the past

By Cristina Mariani “The debilitating effects of two bloody wars and the weakening of Europe's position in the world brought a growing realisation that only peace and concerted action could make the dream of a strong, unified Europe come true. … A start was made with a coal and steel ...

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Young Greeks NOT Adrift

By Par Maryse Williquet Translated by Danica Jorden It all started 6 December 2008, when Alexis was killed by the police in the Exarchia neighbourhood in the heart of Athens. That was partly what really set off the social mobilisation of young Greeks. But in addition to this tragic event ...

Dominique by Dominique on bruxelles

Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture

By Désirée Ketabchi translated by Danica Jorden The use of hemp in the Belgian agricultural industry has been legal since May 2011. Many products can be made from hemp: plastic, clothing, construction materials, tea, biscuits, oil, beer and others. The reason it has been illegal rests in the confusion often ...

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G-20 SUMMIT: NO NEWS, BAD NEWS

Par Cristina Mariani Little more than a week has gone by since the last Eurozone summit held in Brussels, when the Heads of the Euro States stayed awake until four in the morning to both politically and technically agree upon a deal to save the Euro. Then, only few days ...

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