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'Eurogeneration' go to the polls
'Europe is a massive thing'. Yet its counterpart, the European Union, is often dull. During the European elections between 4 and 7 June 2009, a crucial vote for European democracy, we ask whether young people on European voluntary service (EVS) and Erasmus programmes in Germany feel it affects them
eu frontiers, paroles d'européens, testimony, european elections 2009, abstentionism, eurogeneration, society
Italian right-wing parties of Europe, unite!
'Tricolour flame', 'new force', 'the right' - these Italian political parties are to the 'right of the centre right'. How should they organise themselves for the European elections in June 2009?
eu frontiers, right-wing, italy, uen, european elections 2009, roberto musacchio, enlargement
Hormone beef versus roquefort cheese
Duties are to be doubled or tripled on French sheep's milk cheese and other "symbolic" European food products at the American border. Revenge... Latest titbits news from Brussels
eu frontiers, euweek, united states, alimentation, international trade, europe
Enlargement: the grit beneath the nail
'EU standards' are one thing, but the reality of the issues lurking behind EU enlargement are another. We launch a series of Europe's young journalists of 2008 with regards on, amongst others, the sex trade in Romania, black border market in Poland and food made in Serbia
Kosovo independence: your reactions
On 17 February, the state declared independence from Serbia, amidst a split EU outlook. Kosovar, Serb and Russian youth sound out their reactions on the day
eu frontiers, pristina, kosovo, opinion, neighbours, serbia, multilingualism
Poland's 10, 000 border guards
Since 21 December 2007 there have been no border controls between Poland and Portugal. In Germany there have been fears that the Polish authorities aren’t ready to take on the security of the entire EU
eu frontiers, ukraine, interview, belarus, schengen, poland, freedom of movement
Smuggling cigarettes in Schengen Slovakia
Since December 21 2007, border controls have vanished inside the EU. The eastern border now seems like a fortress - what's 'big brother' in Slovak?
eu frontiers, slovakia, economy, central and eastern europe, european union, politics
Hungary-Slovakia: 'Schengen won’t make my life better'
As we celebrate on 21 December 2007, for residents along the Hungarian border, Schengen is a historical event with bittersweet results
eu frontiers, hungary, culture, treaty of trianon, austria, schengen, slovakia
Immigration: the plight of Poles in France
Poland has been an official EU country since 1 May 2004. While Poles have the right to move freely around France, things get a lot more complicated when it comes to getting a job
eu frontiers, communism, warsaw, men and women, brain drain, nicolas sarkozy, western eu
How about going back to your country
The May 2007 creation of a French ministry of immigration and national identity led by Brice Hortefeux ponders paying immigrants to go back to where they came from. Multiculturalism – a European asset?
eu frontiers, belgium, netherlands, third world, france, united kingdom, world affairs
Energy - new Russian missile?
As it plays an increasingly larger role in the relationship between Russia and its neighbours, is energy supply a way of seeing who is in control of the region?
eu frontiers, georgia, russian federation, vladimir putin, moscou, estonia, tallinn
Europe in 2007
What is in store for new year's Europe? We look at the upcoming leaders, movers and shakers who will transform the face of the EU in 2007
eu frontiers, european constitution, past enlargements, development, international trade, future of europe
Pius Alibek: 'Saddam Hussein will not be executed'
The verdict of Saddam Hussein’s first trial, for the slaughter of 148 chiites in Dujail in 1982, is expected to be announced on November 5
eu frontiers, european court of justice, cia flights, human rights, society, politics
Europe’s anti-terror alert systems are out of tune with each other
The planned terror attacks uncovered in London are putting the alert systems of every European country to the test. Find out how these work and which alert levels are currently in place.
eu frontiers, islamic terrorism, violence, islamophobia, democratisation, education system, integration
The leopard prowls the Silk Road
Kazakhstan holds a key position on the Asian highway network which criss-crosses 32 Asian states. At the used car market “Barys”, traders discuss the merging of Europe and Asia
eu frontiers, asia, internal market, space, transport, multiculturalism, integration
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
eu frontiers, environment, liberalisation, purchasing power, consumers, housing, travel
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
eu frontiers, devolution, war, european democracy, discrimination, freedom, balkans
