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EU parliament back in Strasbourg from October
Part of the roof of the parliament building, which caved in on 7 August whilst activities were out of session, gave wake to criticism of where parliament should really be
strasbourg, eurodiputados, techo, european elections 2009, eudebate2009, power, strasburgo
Strasbourg moves to Brussels temporarily
Those in favour of the European parliament remaining in Brussels will be happy in September. The latest weekly news from Brussels
strasbourg, ukraine, russian federation, economical crisis, euweek, brussels, european parliament
Music: Portishead, Hooverphonic and the Lo Fat Orchestra
Where do these bands get their names from? We sweep the UK, Belgium, Switzerland and France for our monthly music pick this April
strasbourg, music, cd, culture calendar, album, men and women, european tour
British, Italian and German architects give Europe a face
Openness, transparency, efficiency: which buildings need a democracy? We span the European parliament, palace, court of human rights and Central Bank
strasbourg, richard rogers, exposition, germany, architecture, european council, european central bank
Europe dominates election agenda in Strasbourg
The municipal elections in Alsace are neither local nor national. The debate is entirely European as both candidates outline their vision for a town propelled as capital of the old continent
strasbourg, regions, transport, elections, europe, european parliament, france
European School in Strasbourg
The first European school in the Alsatian capital opens in September 2008. Concerns arise that it will undermine the international sections of existing schools and how it will relate to the EU
strasbourg, education system, school, richard corbett, multilingualism, report, europe on the ground
The language of the republic is French
Alsace and Moselle’s bilingualism has just weathered a political storm. From now on, electoral documents will have to be written only in French. Yet, the German language has opened a window of opportunity in Europe. Debate
strasbourg, identity, languages, translation, traditions, multilingualism, europe on the ground
A European senate in Strasbourg?
Controversy surrounding the European parliament’s use of two seats (Brussels and Strasbourg) has given new life to the debate on federalism. There are good reasons for the parliament to remain permanently in Brussels, and plenty of other options for the capital of Alsace
strasbourg, belgium, brussels, europe on the ground, western eu, european parliament, france
Strasbourg is bikes
With the inauguration of the TGV to Strasbourg, the city is staking its claim for modernity and the environment. The bicycle rules in this city that wants to overtake Fribourg as model of sustainable growth
strasbourg, photogallery, sport, green cities, tourism, sustainable developement, traffic
Remember, the Council of Europe is not part of the EU
The Strasbourg-based organisation defends human rights in Europe and needs to combat its dwindling visibility
strasbourg, council of europe, human rights, report, europe on the ground, western eu, france
Dan Jorgensen (32): 'I'm lucky to be a politician so early on in my life'
MEP of the Socialist party in parliament, the 32-year-old is part of the young generation of elected candidates on a European scale. On the benches of the French National Assembly in Strasbourg, 4% have not yet reached the age of 35
Immigration: the plight of Poles in France
Poland has been an official EU country since 1 May 2004. While Poles have the right to move freely around France, things get a lot more complicated when it comes to getting a job
strasbourg, future of europe, communism, immigration, enlargement, united kingdom, poland
Italy: Fuck You Day
On 14 October the entirely new centre-left Italian Democrat Party (PD) chooses its new leader. An action far from a disappointment for voters
strasbourg, walter veltroni, beppe grillo, rome, italy, elections, western eu
EU Parliament: attempt to block the advance of new treaty
On 11 July, approval was predicted for the motion backing the European Parliament to host the intergovernmental conference on 23 July
strasbourg, italy, european constitution, european union, european parliament, france, politics
Far right Bulgarian is youngest MEP
The recent accession of Bulgaria and Romania was the pill that the ultra nationalists in the European Parliament took, doubling their superpower forces
strasbourg, turkey, roma, nationalism, bulgaria, right wing extremism, elections
Join the Le Pen and Mussolini club
Representing a mere 2.5% of the EU chamber, the new far-right group in parliament is receiving the political cold shoulder
strasbourg, right-wing, jean-marie le pen, romania, marine le pen, vlaams belang, nationalism
The two-seat parliament farce must end
One million citizens petition Brussels to become the seat of EU parliament
strasbourg, society, brussels, european parliament, politics
Happy 5th birthday, cafebabel.com!
On 1st February 2001, the first 100% European media was born.
strasbourg, european media, schengen zone, journalism, erasmus, best of cafebabel.com, culture
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