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Frank Pe, Luc Schuiten: eco-dreams of Brussels' comic book art architecture
Not everyone knows it but another Brussels does exist which is more green, more romantic, more human. It's the one which burgeons in the imagination and designs of those who have learned to love Brussels as it is, with its contradictions, its unbridled path of illogical construction and 'forced' cohabitation between the two souls of Europe, one Latin, the other Germanic. A comic book artist, visionary architect and artist-editor explain how they dream of a different Brussels.
liberls, comics, brussels, green europe on the ground, culture, cities, ecology
Once upon a 6 May the UK hung its parliament
Over the last four weeks we've been garnering a European view of the UK elections on 6 May, where the last thirteen years of labour government faces change. Continental concerns are about the state of the UK budget, and there's been surprise by the 'Cleggmania' twist in the election campaign, which became a three-horse race (time for a Spanish first lady?). It's also raised queries about the UK's electoral law system, voter apathy and the fact there seems to be no left alternative in Britain – read the profile of a hijab-wearing candidate in a northern constituency. Forecasters say the conservatives might win in a coalition government with the liberal democrats, meaning Europeans might see a change in the make-up of the current 27-bloc European identity. Who would you vote for - David, Gordon or Nick?
- Read the special edition Once upon a 6 May the UK hung its parliament
- London: protest singing for the UK elections
- Salma Yaqoob: the other left in UK elections
- Truth? There's no-one to vote for in 6 May UK elections
- UK election: EU press on the one month for 'posh boy' Cameron to battle Brown
- Nick Clegg for European British prime minister?
- UK elections on 6 May: EU press discuss budget and coalition
Marc Guerrero: Catalan MEP on Spain, unemployment and van Rompuy
Youth unemployment has become one of the biggest challenges facing the EU. In Spain the figure has reached 43% amongst those aged 15-26. We discuss this problem and the new era that Europe faces with the youngest ever leader of the European liberal democrats (ELDR)
liberls, josé luis rodríguez zapatero, youth, internships, internships, unemployment, spain
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: why the financial crisis has made Danes more pro-euro
The Danish prime minister was the star of the annual European Liberals Congress in Stockholm between 30 - 31 October. They met to prepare their strategy in view of the June 2009 European elections. Exclusive interview
liberls, enlargement, best of cafebabel.com, denmark, economy, money, employment
Graham Watson: 'liberal democrats aim to become bigger in the European elections'
The European elections in June will be the first fought under the lash of recession. MEPs will campaign on issues like the environment, justice and foreign affairs, but the economy tops the list of citizens concerns. The parties that are seen to have the best solutions will prosper at the polls. EU liberal democrats must rise to that challenge collectively - and within our own member states too
liberls, financial crisis, world trade organisation, liberal democrats, imf, world bank, graham watson
Battle of the liberals at the European Union
It seems that national aid to the automotive industry isn’t satisfying everyone. Liberal factions at the EU are getting involved in a verbal war, whilst eastern countries are condemning protectionism. Latest tibit of fishy news from Brussels
liberls, industria automobilistica, economy, proteccionismo, neelie kroes, economical crisis, money
European parliament presidency candidate: Great Scot, it's Graham Watson
Graham Watson, leader of the liberal bloc of the European parliament, has launched 2009's first ever electoral campaign for the presidency
liberls, martin schulz, graham watson, internet, european democracy, european elections 2009, pes
68% non-voting Europeans think their vote doesn’t count
Presenting very different political programmes could be the key to massive voter turnout in Europe for the elections in June 2009. It is still possible that the socialists will present a candidate to run against the current European commission president, conservative José Manuel Durão Barroso
liberls, the elections in numbers, josé manuel barroso, los verdes, abstencionismo, guy verhofstadt, poul nyrup rasmussen
Politicians work 65 hours - so why don't you?
The fight over the length of the work week begins on 16 - 17 December in the European parliament. Socialists and liberals will face off in the chambers, in spite of some internal divisions in the political groups
liberls, socialism, european council, communism, conservadores, ppe, money
Annemie Neyts: ‘I’m very disappointed with Barroso’
The Belgian president of the European liberal democrat and reform party (ELDR) refocuses her political views in the middle of the financial crisis. Her priorities are regulating the markets, saving the planet and saying bye bye to the European commission president
liberls, annemie neyts, the eu in the world, josé manuel barroso, money, employment, european elections 2009
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