EUdebate2009
Islam in Strasbourg: role model for the rest of EU?
With more than 20 mosques, 30 catholic churches, 13 protestant churches, 9 synagogues and 10 Buddhist temples, many believe that the creation of an islamic theology department would solve the problem of integration. Such an establishment is not permitted in secular France; but with a local statute and the system of 'recognised faiths', it can be in Strasbourg
eudebate2009, moschea, best of cafebabel.com, mosquée, strasbourg, cities, society
Eurofreaks, eurosceptics and euroabstainers: youth parliament talks
We’ve had 30 years of the right to elect representatives in EU parliament, which has moved from an advisory board to a fully-fledged legislative institution. However, the increase in power of the only EC institution to be elected directly via universal suffrage has coincided with a consistent fall in voter turnouts. Voter turnout in the EU elections is around 20 points lower across the board than in national elections
eudebate2009, youth, élections européennes, european elections 2009, expresso, eudebate 2009, european parliament
Eurocorps in Strasbourg: is it really a European military with no UK participation?
Strasbourg is home to the most European of all HQs; the Eurocorps headquarters. Born 15 years ago, this army corps is the sole military organisation governed by an international treaty. So, are the Eurocorps a sign of Europe’s powerful defence force? Opinions are divided in the Alsatian region capital
eudebate2009, second world war , armée européenne, eudebate on the ground, armée, army, society
Joseph Daul: ‘when we get up and turn on the light, it’s the EU who decides what type of light bulb we can use’
If the European centre-right wins the European elections again between 4 - 7 June, they will be able to use the key political positions in order to advance the EU. Helping Europeans combat the crisis and involve them in the construction of a community project: those are two sizeable challenges. Interview
eudebate2009, european elections 2009, freedom of speech, joseph daul, parti populaire européen, josé manuel barroso, european elections 2009
Parlorama.eu, europarl.europa.eu & votewatch.eu: sites name and shame MEPs
In response to the controversy surrounding the website parlorama.eu, which was established to assess the attendance rates of MEPS, the European parliament has agreed to publish its own statistics before the elections. Judge for yourself
eudebate2009, parlomara.eu, european elections 2009, euweek, european parliament, power
Libertas: eurosceptic, but first real europarty?
The Irish European parliament elections in June 2009 represent a key moment in Ireland’s future relations with the EU. The Lisbon treaty was rejected in June 2008; will Ireland elect many eurosceptic MEPs? Or are the Irish population really interested in a more inclusive and cohesive EU?
eudebate2009, declan ganley, european elections 2009, european parliament, power, ireland, lisbon treaty
Italy: to vote or not to vote in EU elections on 6-7 June?
But most importantly, why vote? The European elections between 4 and 7 June 2009 are victim to a changing and uncertain political landscape
eudebate2009, italy, european elections 2009, eudebate 2009, silvio berlusconi, power, citizens
Exclusive: Parlorama MEP ranking portal back onsite
The website which judges the activity of Euro MPs came back onsite on 14 May at 3pm – with a few modifications and the same desire to make some noise. It was forced to close for three weeks after officials objected to its content
eudebate2009, parlomara.eu, élections européennes, eudebate 2009, power
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