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David Lescot: 'Europe is nothing more than a piggy bank for artists'
The fearless French playwright, musician and director, 38, attacks the concept of Europe in his latest show 'L’Européenne', a wacky commentary on a continent that is still seeking to find itself
multilingualism, david lescot, theatre, european union, brunch, paris, europe
In favour of domain names in Latin characters
The organisation managing the domain name system will allow the use of every possible character from 16 November. With one hitch - there are over 100, 000! It may be a nice symbol for multipolarity, but a step backwards for effective communication between people
Languages: Dutch amidst French in bilingual Brussels
On the footpaths of Brussels your ears catch a litany of languages. In this European city, the official status of the bilingualism can be seen everywhere, especially in job advertisements. Is this a question of identity or discrimination in recruitment?
multilingualism, english, european institutions, emploi, employment, employment, discrimination
Up on the Luxembourg downs
In a crisis-shaken Europe, even the financial fortress of Luxembourg swung low with the downfall of the Fortis and Dexia institutions. But the Grand Duchy has so much more to offer than bribe money affairs and corny young bankers. Integration, European elections and the Luxembourgish language - the newest cafebabel.com local hub provide us with an insight into their country
Students think 'Europa' at the International School, Seville
Not yet at university, but they are already pondering Europe’s identity. They speak foreign languages, know other countries and want to be listened to, to be able to give their opinion for a better future. Who are these young people? What do they know about Europe? Do they believe in the European dream?
multilingualism, utopie, seville, schule, schüler, education system, spain
EU day of languages, Paris: why Portuguese singer Lio wants to hug you
The current rotating EU president-holders emphasise the human, not institutional touch of learning languages in Europe. Testimonies from an Abba-themed press conference before celebrations for the first time in the French capital on 26 September
multilingualism, abba, europäische sprachen, christine albanel, julia kristeva, lio, leonard orban
‘Holland, Denmark are language learning examples for France, England and Spain’
In Spain, professionals like Ignacio Bosque condemn the lack of government investment into language teaching in European universities
multilingualism, university, expressions, elecciones europeas 2009, education, ignacio bosque, european elections 2009
Overworked, underpaid in a French call centre
Too many young Europeans are forced to work in bad conditions to finance their studies in France. Why a young Italian quit
multilingualism, labour, paris, testimony, poverty, youth, students
Laura Cesana: 'There should be more Erasmus programmes for teachers'
A linguist and voyager, the Italian painter transported her Jewish origins from the United States to Portugal, where her multiple identities are exhibited by a flourishing brushstroke
multilingualism, lifestyle, portugal, rome, painting, brunch, interview
European School in Strasbourg
The first European school in the Alsatian capital opens in September 2008. Concerns arise that it will undermine the international sections of existing schools and how it will relate to the EU
multilingualism, school, richard corbett, strasbourg, europe on the ground, education system, report
The language of the republic is French
Alsace and Moselle’s bilingualism has just weathered a political storm. From now on, electoral documents will have to be written only in French. Yet, the German language has opened a window of opportunity in Europe. Debate
multilingualism, strasbourg, europe on the ground, translation, traditions, western eu, politics
Spot the Italian (or German) in South Tyrol
The fortunate can discover the possibilities of European linguistic diversity at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Multilingualism shows its true colours here – both good and bad
multilingualism, bozen, southern eu, feature, italy, students, identity
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
multilingualism, future of europe, balkans, pristina, human rights, eu frontiers, serbia
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