EUdebate2009
Blogs on ten years of a euro blessing or a euro curse
Those pastel red bridges and pale blue arches decorating the common currency we carry in our pockets is a constant reminder of the European Union. Ten years after its introduction, people have gotten used to the Monopoly-like notes. But what role do they have in the credit crunch?
eudebate2009, economy, money, blogs, blog review, economical crisis, the eu in the world
62% of Europeans aren't aware of the EU elections taking place
Just seven weeks before the European parliament election 62% of voters are not even aware it will take place. According to a Eurobarometer study, only 28% of those elegible to vote intend to cast their ballots. Are Europeans weary of Europe?
eudebate2009, eurobarometer, brussels, the elections in numbers, euroscepticism, european media, european parliament
Daniel Cohn-Bendit: 'converting back to ecological ways is the only way to save jobs'
The electoral campaign of the green party has been launched. Inspired by their Green New Deal, they want to transform industrial, housing and agricultural worlds in the short and the long term. For the French-German MEP, this will not be pleasurable
eudebate2009, europe, european elections 2009, best of cafebabel.com, josé manuel barroso, eudebate 2009, economy
You and the European elections
Two months away from the next European elections between 4 and 7 June, four years after the last, we are bang in the middle of a economic and institutional crisis. Europeans are looking for electoral alternatives, and there are new leaders, Facebook campaigns and political intrigues ahoy. Are you going to vote?
- Read the special edition You and the European elections
- European election politicians want Facebook friends
- Cem Özdemir: ‘The biggest disgrace is when the modern generation walks out on its responsibilities’
- Barroso, commission president again? Smells fishy in Europe
- How much GDR remains in the EU?
- A simple guide to the European elections
European parliament resists pressure about 65 hour weeks
On 2 April, the Czech presidency of the EU failed to reach an agreement with the parliament about working hours, which the European council intend to extend to 65 hours a week
eudebate2009, european council, economy, european parliament, employment, health, european elections 2009
Moldova: violent disturbances in Europe’s poorest country
20, 000 demonstrators storm the parliament following the communists’ re-election
eudebate2009, communism, manifestation, european union, riots, moldova republic of, chisinau
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