Economy
Morale at half mast as the EU enters recession
Consumers or businesses? They both have the same problems. The terrible unemployment figures do not help morale. Latest titbit news from Brussels
economy, negocios, european commission, unemployment, consumers, economical crisis, euweek
Photos: Paris, transport and fresh air
Fancy a fresh-aired adventure in Paris? Since 2007 residents and tourists have been able to rent the public bicycles, the Vélibs, fleeing the dark metros which transport millions in and out of the capital day in, day out. Images of a city in movement
economy, photogallery, transporte público, eudebate on the ground, road safety, fahrrad, traffic
Neo-communism 2009: communists 2.0
The neo-communist era appeared to have vanished. Today, the economic crisis seems to be sending waves into Europe's leftist movement. Is it back? How do communists and leftists organise themselves beyond social democracy - especially with the European elections on the horizon in June 2009?
Did you know that 35% of the EU is woods
35% of land in the EU is wooded. As well as being a not inconsiderable source of revenue for the EU, the forestry industry also provides a cheap and green form of heating. Community institutions have certainly taken this into account. in 2006 they announced an action plan to increase the competitiveness of the forestry sector, protect the environment and also acknowledge that forests form a part of Europe’s cultural heritage
economy, grand projects, environment, environment, environmental protection, european elections 2009, money
Pat Cox: 'Europe managed the economic crisis impressively'
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
economy, pat cox, china, the eu in the world, ireland, josé manuel barroso, european parliament
Economic crisis in Britain: don't mention the euro
On 1 December, EU commission president José Manuel Barroso told French radio that the ‘people who matter in Britain' were ‘closer’ to joining the euro - maybe they should?
EU ban: death to the incandescent light bulb
The EU approved the phasing out of incandescent light bulbs by 2012, which use five times more energy
economy, energy, medio ambiente, ecology, consumers, euweek, politics
Spanish mantecado: sweet treat beats economic downturn
Lard, sugar and cinnamon- when the crumbly biscuit appears on Spanish dining tables, there’s no doubt that Christmas is coming. Factories producing the biscuit that reigns at fiestas in Estepa near Seville run at full speed. Plus a cinnamon mantecado recipe
God save our illegal euro coins
Or Eoin Ryan - on 3 December the divine Irish MEP called for a ‘stitch in time’ to ‘save nine’ – stop fake notes!
Cost of Life day: Budapest Europe’s cheapest capital?
Twelve cafebabel.com local teams, from Sofia to London, spent one night simultaneously going for a movie, followed by dinner, a drink and a ride home on public transport. Compare their costs, and you’ll find that Europe is not as homogenised as we tend to believe
economy, budapest, parigi, best of cafebabel.com, stockholm, blogs, lyon
Obama vs. Barroso: my tax cut is bigger than yours
US anti-crisis plans have paralysed Barroso's; whilst Obama announces public investment, the latter merely offers tax cuts
economy, socialdemocracia, fiscalidad, barack obama, industria del automóvil, josé manuel barroso, power
Estonians feel recession, but there's a euro at the end of the tunnel
‘We have been too optimistic’ - a gentle landing was predicted for Estonia’s 2011 entry into the Eurozone, but the economy is entering turbulent times following its exponential growth. Interview macro-economic expert in Tallinn
economy, estonia, europe de l'est, eu debate on the ground, europe on the ground, eurozone, recession
Euro-corruption: 5% of Europeans forced to pay bribes for services
According to Berlin-based Transparency International, a non-governmental organisation that reports on corruption, western Europe is the area least affected by this curse, behind the United States and Canada
economy, corruption, construcción, power, money, eudebate2009
After JC Decaux’s Vélib’, 6, 000 bicycles for London
Its recent success in the public bicycle market has led the French advertising giant into a race against competitors to secure the multiplying contracts popping up all over Europe
Eurozone in historic recession
On 13 November, Germany followed Italy with news of an official shrinking economy. It’s the first time the 15-nation region is hit since it was created in 1999
Climate change: transatlantic time keeping
In the EU, leaders struggle to commit to one package. In the US, presidential elections breathe priority back into the issue. As Nordic environmental ministers meet in Helsinki on 28 October, a side glance on where the climate sands in the hourglass are turning. An UN summit will be held in December, in the Polish city of Poznan
- Read the special edition Climate change: transatlantic time keeping
- Quotes: US-Europe politicians talk climate change
- Photos: 'Climate Refugees' from New Orleans to Germany
- Germany leads Europe's wind and solar energy revolution
- Climate change conference in December: previewing Poznan
- Notes from an EU science parliament: ten climate friendly energy tips
Quotes: EU leaders talk financial crisis
From Bulgaria to Germany, European politicians analyse the consequences of the global crisis
economy, european union, nicolas sarkozy, economical crisis, power, money, eudebate2009
EU structural and cohesion funds: lots of dosh for equality
Intended to reduce the economic and social differences between member states, the invested monies constitute the EU’s second largest item of expenditure. Plus videos
economy, videos, men and women, structural funds, regions, european elections 2009, money
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