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Escalating threats and anti-terrorist measures
In response to escalating violence and fear, Europe has equipped itself with a real arsenal to counter threats
discrimination, italy, germany, islamic terrorism, violence, france, united kingdom
Lux Voor: the changing face of politics
Neither coalition nor legal organisation, the ‘Lux Voor’ movement, founded in March 2006, radically questions contemporary Dutch politics. We take a look at this flourishing network
discrimination, activism, competition, lux voor, paedophilia, prostitution, corruption
Alternative lifestyles: 'I came to Amsterdam to live in a squat'
In the 1980s, a political movement of squatters changed the face of the Dutch capital. Today, young apolitical Eastern Europeans are joining the squatter movement
discrimination, ageing society, housing, drugs, squat, cities, fashion
Purchase power beats flower power on canals
Once a favourite of the flower power generation, living on a canal boat has become a privilege for the young and affluent. Today modern houseboats are not longer dingy eccentric dwellings for the marginal, but fully equipped modern pads
discrimination, tourism, environment, guide, house on boat, lifestyle, architecture
Lidl cracks the whip
Lidl supermarkets are a familiar sight in malls around Europe, popular among students and cash-strapped families. But according to the German services employees’ union, ver.di, Lidl supervisors repress their workers and enforce 45-hour work weeks.
discrimination, purchasing power, internal market, poverty, consumption society, inflation, globalisation
Membership brinkmanship in the Balkans
For years we promised to accept the Balkan states’ bid to enter the EU. As politicians slow down the integration process, the region is further destabilised
discrimination, devolution, eu frontiers, identity, future of europe, european democracy, war
Kinshasa-Paris: life at the margins of the state
8000km from home, the Congolese community in Paris remain as concerned as ever by the politics in their country – and unconvinced the elections that took place on the 30 July will change anything
discrimination, paris, traditions, france, congo, integration, defence
War, peace and a ballot box
The Congolese people voted for a president and parliament in the first democratic elections in the country for decades. In a country ravaged by conflict, the election process faced some tough challenges
discrimination, elections, corruption, war, congo, defence, democratisation
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
discrimination, belgium, identity, elections, racism, war, congo
Europe and the Middle East: brothers in arms
Though European governments have been quick to criticize the escalation of violence in the Middle-East, the EU still sells weapons to Israel and Lebanon. Europe needs to strengthen its arms trade Code of Conduct
discrimination, lebanon, israel, future of europe, european democracy, defence, nationalism
Gypsy in the mix
Dispelling stereotypes of gypsy music being about old men singing in restaurants, today’s DJs are showing that it remains a vibrant and powerful form of music
discrimination, dance, contemporary art, music, roma, balkans, integration
No compromise on political equality – say Turkish Cypriots
Yalcin Vehit, head of the Turkish Cypriot representation to the EU, speaks to cafebabel.com about the problems in Cyprus, and its position in the EU.
discrimination, united nations, greece, cyprus, turkey, united kingdom, european union
A message of hope for the Balkans
The Csango, ethnic Hungarians of the Moldavian region in Romania, have a history marked with bitter struggles for the recognition of their rights. They boast cultural and religious roots interwoven with those of all Europe.
discrimination, world affairs, communism, hungary, romania, moldova republic of, central and eastern europe
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