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Commited and female: end of a contradiction?

Commited and female: end of a contradiction?

100 years ago today, international woman's day was marked in Denmark. 8 March 2010 won’t iron out the incoherence of the general European feminine condition. Here, like elsewhere, women live out their freedoms on a daily basis, be it via the media in Cologne or their unique political engagement in Poland or France. Even the subtleties of a simple language honorific teach us to change our ideas on who we most jadedly slam as the ‘weaker sex’

REVIEW european union : Italian, French and Bulgarian press vs genetically modified potato

Italian, French and Bulgarian press vs genetically modified potato

On 3 March the European commission gave the green light for the 'Amflora', used for the production of industrial starch. This was the first time since 1998 that it has approved a GMO for cultivation. Some commentators say Brussels has bowed to the pressure of agriculture companies; others claim this paves the way for a better future

by eurotopics @ // 03/03/10 - 1 Comment - 4 votes

european union, europe, eurotopics, ogm, agriculture, potato, food security

OPINION european union : Monetary union and media stress: young Greeks and Germans debate

Monetary union and media stress: young Greeks and Germans debate

This month, Greece was announced to be suffering a eurozone deficit of 12% - the maximum is 3%. The German media has called them the 'deceivers of the euro-family'. The Greeks respond that they are hypocrites, holding them accountable for debts from 1945. Who wants whose diplomatic blood? We hear immediate reactions from the two sides

by Sonje Schwennsen @ , Giorgos Kokkolis @ // 25/02/10 - 7 Comment - 14 votes

european union, germany, greece, athens, berlin, eurozone, economical crisis

FEATURE european union : Brussels: young, gifted and going nowhere fast

Brussels: young, gifted and going nowhere fast

They’re over-qualified, multilingual and come from every corner of the European Union. They moved to the Belgian capital to find an internship or job. A short report from the heart of this bustling microcosm

by céline Vigouroux @ // 24/02/10 - 2 Comment - 6 votes

european union, labour, eurogeneration, europe, languages, european institutions, youth

INTERVIEW european union : Marketa Tokova, 26: 'erasmus is too vague'

Marketa Tokova, 26: 'erasmus is too vague'

Set up in 1989, the international erasmus student network is the largest and oldest. Results from a 2009 study into whether the celebrated European academic exchange programme is correctly recognised and understood between and in universities appeared negative; we hear from the president of the network on its virtues and faults

by Jane Mery @ // 25/01/10 - 1 Comment - 4 votes

european union, university, europe, erasmus, studies, students, society

ANALYSIS european union : What crisis? Scouring for entrepreneurs in Bulgaria

What crisis? Scouring for entrepreneurs in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s GDP growth slowed, but nowhere close to the levels noted west of Sofia. The new coalition government has inherited nearly empty treasury coffers from the previous 'corrupt' administration. In the European Year of Innovation 2009, funding for start-ups was cut. Yet stories of determination prevail. Part three in a five part 'EU crisis on the ground' city series

by Hanna Sankowska @ // 06/01/10 - 4 votes

european union, money, labour, cities, bulgaria, youth, start-up company

Spanish presidency of the EU: Zapatero becomes Mr Bean See the video

- Video Spanish presidency of the EU: Zapatero becomes Mr Bean

06/01/10 - 1 vote

european union, rodríguez zapatero, españa, internet, political european union

ANALYSIS european union : Brussels, internships, deaths: should all work be paid?

Brussels, internships, deaths: should all work be paid?

Work hard, work for free. Placements are all the rage and the signs suggest that they’re here to stay. But businesses fulfilling their obligations and clarification on worker contracts is not top of the agenda for the Spanish presidency of the European Union, which begins for six months from January

by Mocanu Madalina @ , hélène Rivoal @ // 07/12/09 - 8 Comment

european union, university, europe, health, unemployment, precarity, employment

FOCUS european union : Flexicurity is Scandinavian example for European model

Flexicurity is Scandinavian example for European model

After its official entry into European institutions, the once obscure term is today more clearly defined. The challenge will be the adaptation of this tried and tested Scandinavian model to other member states

by Anna Lodeserto @ // 25/11/09 - 3 Comment - 1 vote

european union, labour, security, denmark, labour market, scandinavia, sweden

INTERVIEW european union : Jean-Christophe Bas: 'the erasmus generation doesn’t know how lucky it is'

Jean-Christophe Bas: 'the erasmus generation doesn’t know how lucky it is'

Finally, on 9 November 1989, there was peace. Young Europeans born after this historic day did experience the war. But what does the construction of Europe mean to them? In his book L’Europe à la carte, Jean-Christophe Bas calls upon the spoiled children of the eurogeneration’s in order to create a less self-centred Europe.

by Adriano Farano @ // 06/11/09 - 1 Comment

european union, eurogeneration, cold war, iron curtain, peace, european institutions, second world war

INTERVIEW european union : 20th anniversary: go and see the 'Berlin wall' be destroyed in Paris

20th anniversary: go and see the 'Berlin wall' be destroyed in Paris


On 9 November 2009 there will be a lot of commemoration services to celebrate the Berlin wall coming down 20 years ago. Two ‘euro-enthusiast’ associations in Paris are organising a ‘destroy party’ on the big day itself. What’s the concept? A wall made of foam, some pickaxes and some good wine

by Jane Mery @ // 06/11/09

european union, destroy party, culture, jean monnet, history, berlin wall, 1989

INTERVIEW european union : David Lescot: 'Europe is nothing more than a piggy bank for artists'

David Lescot: 'Europe is nothing more than a piggy bank for artists'

The fearless French playwright, musician and director, 38, attacks the concept of Europe in his latest show 'L’Européenne', a wacky commentary on a continent that is still seeking to find itself

by Jane Mery @ // 04/11/09

european union, europe, brunch, paris, languages, culture, david lescot

Gallery

Image : Crisis, climate change: capturing European identity in a photo (16 images)

Crisis, climate change: capturing European identity in a photo (16 images)

PRESS REVIEW european union : Jean-Claude Juncker or Tony Blair for EU president?

Jean-Claude Juncker or Tony Blair for EU president?

The Luxembourg prime minister has declared his willingness to run for the post of EU president. But the EU may decide not to elect either of these two formidable politicians and opt for a lacklustre candidate instead. The Luxembourg, British, Italian and French press react

by eurotopics @ // 28/10/09

european union, eurotopics, eu president, european institutions, euweek, jean claude juncker, luxembourg

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What is the role of Bulgaria towards the accession of Turkey to the EU?

Cafe Babel Sofia is pleased to invite you to a debate on February 26 at 11 am at the EU Information Centre, Moskovska 9 Street.

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Meeting Europe as journalist

Text and Photos by Laura Diaz CalvoFor someone who likes media and information a first experience at European Council in the Justus Lipsius building, can be a very interesting experience. I’m not talking about watching all the European Heads of States or Government together and deciding on a last ...

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Debate Cafebabel - 2010: A new step towards Turkey's accession to the EU?

Take the floor!In favour or against the accession of Turkey to the EU? What is really at stake? What changes can Turkish people living in Europe expect?The next Café Babel Brussels debate takes place Tuesday December 8 at 6.30 p.m. at Brasserie Duc de Brabant, 89 ...

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Flowers instead of Powers. History made in Europe (with Frustration and Compromise)!

by Letizia GambiniEverything is moving very quick in the European Council's main hall, especially transformed in a huge press room for the occasion of the extra-ordinary Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State, called by the Swedish Presidency to decide upon the nominations for the first ever President of ...

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Official - Officious, Are Brits and Italians out of the race?

7 p.m. First rumors are spreading like fire By Pia Menning, Marinka De Rycke and Michael Aurori Rumors among the press members are getting more concrete. First rumor is in here at the Council. It says that the British have redraw their support for Tony Blair at the position ...

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