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Berlin wall: version Vilnius 2009
Nostalgic? Nearly two decades after ‘die Wende’, as the Germans call it, the Lithuanian capital has become the EU capital of culture. In 2009 though, it is still fighting its old demons. Russian symbols have been erased without mercy. A cold soviet wind blows through the Baltic republic with regards to energy. Belarusian students find exile in a special university four hours from Minsk. The domestic brain drain is ongoing. Three journalists plus one photographer and one videomaker (see below) hunt the clash of cultures in our monthly cities stop: 'EU Debate on the ground'
- Read the special edition Berlin wall: version Vilnius 2009
- Energy in Lithuania: tick A, B or C for 'nuclear', 'renewable' or 'both'
- Soviet nostalgia: Russian drink, bunker parties and film in Vilnius
- Visit to the EHU: Belarusian elite university exiled in Vilnius
- 15.5% unemployment, diaspora: Lithuanians try luck elsewhere
Eurocorps in Strasbourg: is it really a European military with no UK participation?
Strasbourg is home to the most European of all HQs; the Eurocorps headquarters. Born 15 years ago, this army corps is the sole military organisation governed by an international treaty. So, are the Eurocorps a sign of Europe’s powerful defence force? Opinions are divided in the Alsatian region capital
eudebate on the ground, armée européenne, second world war , armée, army, society, eudebate2009
‘Vovis' versus ‘gorrillas’: tackling precarity in Seville
They’ll find you parking spots for a little loose change. This form of begging in disguise allows the poorest members of society to make themselves a few hundred euros a month. Despite its large-scale growth in the Andalusian capital, the phenomenon is becoming a headache for the authorities
eudebate on the ground, seville, poverty, europe on the ground, eudebate 2009, spain, european elections 2009
Prague between devil, sea or EU?
The Czech capital is adapting to its new position in Europe and the world in a period of zigzag lines. The economic crisis awakens fantasies of protectionism, the country's six-month EU presidency reigns in popular euroscepticism, there are immigration regulations even when there are no more foreigners to kick out and US president Obama doesn't know if he will pin the anti-missile shield on the Czech map. Which way is the Czech Republic going? Three journalists, a video maker and a photographer from the cafebabel.com network feature in this month's 'cities' mission, named 'EUdebate on the Ground'
Budapest's tracks of progress
The economic crisis, nationalism and a troubled political past is hindering Hungary's progress. The rightful road back to tradition - such as young creativity - constitutes the best passport for the central European country's future. Four journalists and one photographer from the cafebabel.com network feature in this month's 'cities' mission, named 'EUdebate on the Ground'
Bulgarian migrants: 'thieves don’t go to prison but become MPs instead'
Between 12 and 15% of Bulgarians are migrants. The 2007 entry of this Balkan country into the EU is encouraging the return of those who at one time decided to leave it. It is also easier to ride out the crisis from home. We speak to three people on the move
eudebate on the ground, politics, bulgaria, últimas ampliaciones, economical crisis, immigration, society
Sofia's clubs: what American jazz?
Balkan sounds and American influences are in search of space. The jazz scene in particular is in rapid evolution, after the darkness of the communist period. A meeting of several of the major musicians on the Bulgarian music scene - Theodosii Spasov, Elitza Todorova, Stoyan Yankoulov and Anton Duchev
eudebate on the ground, jazz, music, eurovision, eurovision song contest, culture, sofia
Elections, elections: buy a vote for 50 euros in Bulgaria
That's how much a vote can be worth in some areas of Bulgaria. Shortly after the country’s entry into the EU, in the 2007 national election, the problem was so prevalent in local elections that Brussels became alarmed
eudebate on the ground, democratisation, corruption, best of cafebabel.com, enlargement, sofia, european elections 2009
REACH: inflammable regulation on chemical products
After years of debate, the REACH regulation came into force in June 2007, revolutionising the chemical product market in Europe. It is now up to manufacturers to prove a product is safe prior to its distribution
eudebate on the ground, consumers, european parliament, health, security, homo_toxicus, reach
Twenty years on: why Berlin is not Germany
The city buzzes with cultural events to commemorate the reunification of Berlin and the European continent. But how do the protagonists of the change view each other - whether they are born after 1990, are pre-1990 migrants or modern-day visitors?
eudebate on the ground, 1989, stasi, berlin, berlinale, enlargement, eudebate2009
99% of European businesses are SMEs
The 'enterprise Europe network' (EEN) logo is becoming more familiar to entrepreneurs. It is not a sponsor or a multinational but rather a network created by the European commission
eudebate on the ground, the elections in numbers, entreprise, economy, élections européennes, employment, money
What the fridge is the Comenius programme?
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
eudebate on the ground, what the hell is, comenius, european union, jóvenes, education, politics
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