Belgium
Erasmus turns 20 – time to grow up?
Name: Erasmus. Date of birth : 1987. Birthplace: Brussels - the European institutions are rather proud of their baby, which celebrates 20 years in 2007
belgium, cédric klapisch, analysis, barcelona, ján figel, erasmus, university
WIELS: artful brewing
On May 25, Brussels’ largest contemporary art centre will open its doors in what was once the Wielemans-Ceuppen Brewery, close to Midi Station
belgium, art market, western eu, space, cities, city planning, architecture
Hans Gert Pöttering: Borrell passes the presidential baton on
A veteran Christian Democrat from Germany. Just who is the new president of the European Parliament, who comes in hot on the heels of Josep Borell?
belgium, angela merkel, european constitution, candidate countries, josep borrell, european union, hans gert pöttering
A heaven for the connoisseurs
Connoisseurs from all over the world visit Brussels to stock up on pralines, the famous traditional Belgian chocolates
belgium, yum nyam, museum, multiculturalism, cities, culture, brussels
Travelling with insider tips
Take an alternative trip around Brussels with our private guide, Stephane Lambert. Together we discover the hidden corners of the European capital.
belgium, books, education system, museum, cities, culture, brussels
Brussels, a soft capital
Francophone and Flemish, North African and Eurocrat… The European Capital mirrors the contradictions and cultural diversity of Europe
belgium, development, architecture, multiculturalism, cities, society, culture
Lobbying: the lure of power
There are 15,000 of them seeking to influence the decisions taken daily in Brussels. We head for the European Quarter, home to the lobbyists and pressure groups
Unpaid, enthusiastic, EU interns speak out
Young Europeans court EU parliamentarians for internships, an ritual of initiation in the world of diplomacy. But these golden opportunities come at a cost
belgium, labour, european parliament, society, economy, brussels
Dieudonné Kabongo: lethal comedy
As the former Zaïre prepares to have its first democratic elections in 45 years, Congolese-born comedian Dieudonné Kabongo talks about Africa and the disillusionment of young immigrants who try their luck in Europe
belgium, democratisation, identity, freedom, human rights, war, defence
Bridget Jones Syndrome
Is being single a flaw? It is becoming less so if you consider Europeans’ new demands for their love lives.
belgium, italy, feminism, sex, love, ireland, united kingdom
My beloved Poland
Many Poles have been forced into exile over the centuries, often because of the sufferings endured by their motherland. This has created a veritable diaspora - both multifaceted and influential.
belgium, warsaw, bronislaw geremek, communism, immigration, london, lech kaczynski
Belgium: a linguistic laboratory
Belgium's autonomous regions aren't speaking the same language.
belgium, languages, federalism, vlaams belang, multilingualism, university, spain
“National sovereignty cannot be the basis of Europe’s future.”
Frieda Brepoels, vice-president of the New Flemish Alliance, the party fighting for the political autonomy of Flanders from Belgium, explains why regional governments must be given a European platform.
belgium, interview, commitee of the regions, separatism, regionalism, european democracy, flanders
Opium, the green gold of Afghanistan
Despite the efforts of the United Nations and the government, the production of opium continues to grow, inundating Europe with tonnes of heroin.
belgium, ukraine, addiction, schengen, united nations, netherlands, berlin wall
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