enlargement

INTERVIEW enlargement : Branislav Djordjevic: 'We don’t know what Europe wants from us Serbs'

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

by Fernando Navarro Sordo @ // 19/01/07

enlargement, madrid, bologna process, nationalism, journalism, ratko mladić, slobodan milosevic

INTERVIEW

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

by angeliki lazou // 16/01/07

enlargement, jacques santer, human rights, josep borrell, romano prodi, hans gert pöttering, european parliament

enlargement : The Queen’s servants

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

by sarah elsing // 01/12/06

enlargement, united kingdom, integration, london, immigration, poland, society

enlargement : Montenegro goes on sale

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

by dragana nikolic solomon and pedja popovic // 25/08/06

enlargement, consumers, environment, purchasing power, housing, liberalisation, travel

enlargement : Why Europe should dare to be dull

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

by andrew moravcsik // 25/07/06

enlargement, devolution, future of europe, education system, european democracy, european constitution, europe

INTERVIEW enlargement : “Crises help the EU move forward”

“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.

by Natalia Sosin @ // 01/02/06

enlargement, ukraine, democratisation, bulgaria, romania, world affairs, europe

ANALYSIS enlargement : Poland on the way up

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.

by joachim korte bernard // 30/01/06

enlargement, central and eastern europe, communism, poland, development, economy

ANALYSIS enlargement : Could Kosovo join the EU?

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

by lorenzo erroi // 27/01/06

enlargement, china, united states, united nations, nato, albania, kosovo

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European Council summit LIVE

Thursday June 23 and Friday 24 will see the heads of 27 EU countries gather in Brussels to dine, discuss and perhaps make decisions. This will be an important summit of the year and the second of the Hungarian presidency of the EU. The agenda, purpoted to focus on Economic ...

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What is the role of Bulgaria for Turkey accession to the EU?:The Rebate of the Debate

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What is the role of Bulgaria towards the accession of Turkey to the EU?

Cafe Babel Sofia is pleased to invite you to a debate on February 26 at 11 am at the EU Information Centre, Moskovska 9 Street.

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Turkey and the EU: “In varietate concordia”

The opposition to Turkey’s EU membership is often based on the country’s vast population, their wrongly publicized religion, their unconsolidated economy, their uncertain politics, their critical geographical location and their stereotyped culture. I argue that those, with few exceptions, must be seen as dynamic, thus prone to inevitable ...

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Stronger Together in a Federal Europe: UEF Manifesto for the European Parliament 2009-14

Europe must be more united if it is to face up to its current economic and constitutional crises. This is the message of European federalists on the eve of the European Parliamentary elections. 1. The Treaty of Lisbon must be ratified and implemented efficiently as soon as possible. Once the ...

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