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Italian, French and Bulgarian press vs genetically modified potato
On 3 March the European commission gave the green light for the 'Amflora', used for the production of industrial starch. This was the first time since 1998 that it has approved a GMO for cultivation. Some commentators say Brussels has bowed to the pressure of agriculture companies; others claim this paves the way for a better future
european commission, ogm, agriculture, eurotopics, europe, potato, society
Daniel Cohn-Bendit lets rip on new EU 'commission of hypocrites'
'Just before St Valentines Day we tell Mr Barroso 'Je t’aime moi non plus'' - the French-German co-president of the pan-European greens was more than slightly sceptical about the approved commission on 9 February. See the video (in French)
european commission, european institutions, josé manuel barroso, european parliament, daniel cohn-bendit
Babelblogs on music: Charlie Winston wins 'European border breaker award'
... but what are these awards? A press release alerted me to the existence of an award show put on by the European commission for European music acts that 'cross borders'. Interesting idea, but the way it is structured is kind of silly
european commission, english, music, awards, talent, culture, babelblog
Internet: 'the great anarchist event' no longer ours to 'control'
When Irish telecommunications company Eircom blocked customer access to the Pirate Bay in September, you could almost hear a faint, sardonic chuckle erupt from internet users all over the world. As Britain and France impose their own legislation to cut off internet access for filesharing offenders, the EU parliament and commission hold talks to formalise their positions on 4 November
european commission, money, cinema, squat, pirate bay, community, internet
Portuguese Barroso: this is your man for Europe, again!
On 16 September, the European parliament voted José Manuel Barroso in for a second term as European commission president, with 382 votes for, 219 against and 117 abstentions. Barroso promised to advocate social policies, but the Portuguese, Belgian, French and Polish press was sceptical
european commission, european institutions, josé manuel barroso, eurotopics, euweek, european media, media
EU? To the back, turn right
The EU parliament shapes 75% of EU laws. Between 4 and 7 June 2009, it saw its social democrats left-wing fall out whilst the centre-right went deep in elections across the 27 countries of the EU. Up in the stands, a fragment of the vote went to the parties who are critical of the European system. 56.5% of the audience was full of abstainers; some of the EU's 375 million voters were probably home watching TV on election night, which gained record audiences for events other than election coverage. Since the first EU elections took place in 1979, we're seeing a record loser turnout. Reflections
Poul Nyrup Rasmussen wants Jose Manuel Durao Barroso out
On 5 June the French daily Le Monde will publish a tribune written by the leader of the party of European socialists, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen. It marks the first time that the Dane dares the incumbent EU commission president to not get a second mandate. Weekly newsbite
european commission, socialists, pes, socialist party, josé manuel barroso, european elections 2009, eudebate2009
Green Monica Frassoni: 'Barroso out, woman in'
The leader of the European green party is tired of the current head of the European commission: the time has come for a woman to take charge
european commission, josé manuel barroso, european elections 2009, men and women, eudebate2009, los verdes, health
Why would you not do Erasmus?
In France, around 4000 Erasmus bursaries found no takers in 2008. But why say no to an experience abroad? Efficiency, money, elitism…here an assortment of experiences shed some light on the situation surrounding the student exchange programme in Europe
european commission, university, erasmus, languages, school, society, erasmus
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