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'Erasmus is about discovering Europe'
Like many an old advertising cliché, the erasmus student exchange programme offers a ‘dual action’ experience. After the culture shock, the parties, the multinational encounters and the adventures across Spain, come the trips to visit new found friends, in all corners of Europe. This new European consciousness keeps us coming back for more
european identity, friendship, university, europe, society, seville, spain
Domain names: internet puts accent on EU languages
Typing европа.eu (europe.eu in Bulgarian) into an internet search bar is now possible. Special or non Latin characters can be used when using addresses ending with .eu. Many more nationalities will be able to express themselves on the net
european identity, nationalism, languages, society, internet, language
Five reasons why Italian should be Europe's lingua franca
There are various solutions to fortifying Europe and creating mutual understanding. As far as I am concerned, Dante’s language is perfect for the common good of all Europeans
european identity, italy, identity, politics, languages, opinion, society
Low cost airlines lend citizens a 'European' identity
Budget travel is a reality for modern Europeans, a part of everyday life. Accounting for its environmental impact may affect the as yet fragile common European identity it lends to flying citizens
european identity, money, identity, germany, portugal, environment, england
Sweden's Cecilia Malmström: 'I'm a politician. It’s not my task to impose an identity on people'
The Gothenburg-based politician, 41, has been EU affairs minister since 2006. We talk institutional reform, economic crisis and Turkey in part III of a special edition marking the six-month Swedish presidency of the EU, which began on 1 July
european identity, identity, iceland, sweden, euroscepticism, eurosceptic, economic crisis
Run-up to Swedish EU presidency: Turkey-EU blame game
Sweden, one of the most pro-Turkey member states, takes over the EU presidency in July 2009. But this may not be enough to kick-start negotiations for Turkey to enter the EU, which began in October 2005. Is there a common interest? Analysis
european identity, angela merkel, politics, anders fogh rasmussen, european elections 2009, copenhagen, christian democrats
Eur…οpa! As EU elections comes round, 27 European citizens in Athens speak
Whether they are from Finland to Cyprus, or Germany and France, the first charter EU member states, as well as from 'newcomer' states Romania and Bulgaria, 27 Athenians talk about their Europe and how they think it should be. The EU elections take place between 4 and 7 June 2009, with 736 seats in the EU parliament open to 9, 000 candidates
european identity, identity, greece, european elections 2009, immigration, europe, european young journalist 2008
