enlargement
Branislav Djordjevic: 'We don’t know what Europe wants from us Serbs'
On January 21 2007, Serbia sees its first general elections since the new democratic constitution was approved in October last year. The big parties are favourites to win in a country that seems unsure of where it’s going
enlargement, madrid, bologna process, nationalism, journalism, ratko mladić, slobodan milosevic
European Ombudsman: 'Without ensuring political alliances, one cannot be elected'
Nikiforos Diamandouros has been Ombudsman since 2003. As Pöttering becomes president of the European parliament on January 16, the Greek mediator explains how it all works behind the scenes
enlargement, jacques santer, human rights, josep borrell, romano prodi, hans gert pöttering, european parliament
The Queen’s servants
Since EU enlargement, more and more young Poles are trying their luck in Great Britain. They work as labourers, wait tables, and hope for a better career
enlargement, united kingdom, integration, london, immigration, poland, society
Montenegro goes on sale
For years the unspoiled beauty of Montenegro used to be the best kept secret in Europe. Now the sights of old Venetian squares, spectacular mountains, bays, sandy beaches are once more a favourite destination for globe-trotters around the world
enlargement, consumers, environment, purchasing power, housing, liberalisation, travel
Why Europe should dare to be dull
Over a year after the French and Dutch referenda said no to the constitution, commentators continue to talk about a ‘crisis.’ Yet the European project is alive and well. Andrew Moravcsik tells us why
enlargement, devolution, future of europe, education system, european democracy, european constitution, europe
“Crises help the EU move forward”
One of Poland’s best known personalities is the politician, writer and journalist Tadeusz Mazowiecki. In an interview with cafebabel.com, he considers the effect of Polish accession and how Europe can move forward.
enlargement, ukraine, democratisation, bulgaria, romania, world affairs, europe
Poland on the way up
In old Europe, people are fearing an influx of cheap Polish labour and the relocation of businesses to Poland. But are these fears justified? We take a look at the facts.
enlargement, central and eastern europe, communism, poland, development, economy
Could Kosovo join the EU?
While the Balkan province is mourning the death of president Ibrahim Rugova, the issue of its independence from Belgrade is still on the UN negotiating table
enlargement, china, united states, united nations, nato, albania, kosovo
