human rights
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.
human rights, cia flights, eu frontiers, globalisation, islamophobia, future of europe, violence
Europe - USA: back to french fries
Though support for Europe’s soft power grows in American liberal bastions, the military EU institutions still lack credibility in the US
human rights, america, united states, islamophobia, violence, european democracy, islamic terrorism
Escalating threats and anti-terrorist measures
In response to escalating violence and fear, Europe has equipped itself with a real arsenal to counter threats
human rights, italy, germany, united kingdom, violence, france, islamic terrorism
From siege to silver screen
The 12th Sarajevo Film Festival, which ended on August 26, featured a packed programme of challenging films, revealing the remarkable renaissance of filmmaking in the Balkans.
human rights, branko schmidt, film, jasmila žbanič, danis tanović, festivals, sarajevo
Europe meets Asia: reviving the Silk Road
As trade flourishes between the EU and Asia and regional integration accelerates, the Asian highway opens new routes to the East
human rights, asia, international trade, devolution, consumers, internal market, economy
Translating threats: Chinese immigrants fight to stay in France
Nicolas Sarkozy vowed to step up deportations of illegal immigrants to 25,000. A network of teachers fights to defend pupils and their families
human rights, communism, china, paris, france, foreign policy, multiculturalism
Dutch prostitution: from sex trade to trade unionism
Though Prostitution was legalised in October 2000, Dutch call-girls enjoy little social recognition
human rights, labour, psychology, netherlands, health, sex, cities
Why resolution 1701 falls short of expectations
Following the adoption of resolution 1701, European countries are preparing a peacekeeping force for Lebanon. The European Jewish Congress explains to us why resolution 1701 brings hope but no tangible guarantees
human rights, al-qaeda, world affairs, anti-semitism, lebanon, economy, islamic terrorism
Lidl cracks the whip
Lidl supermarkets are a familiar sight in malls around Europe, popular among students and cash-strapped families. But according to the German services employees’ union, ver.di, Lidl supervisors repress their workers and enforce 45-hour work weeks.
human rights, purchasing power, protest, poverty, consumption society, inflation, european union
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
human rights, eu frontiers, european union, devolution, future of europe, balkans, european democracy
Painting Congolese history: Tshibumba Kanda Matulu
Amid the clichés of contemporary media coverage, the paintings of Tshibumba Kanda Matulu offer an unparalleled opportunity to understand the hopes and fears underlying the history of the Congo
human rights, art market, contemporary art, culture, congo, identity, war
Kinshasa-Paris: life at the margins of the state
8000km from home, the Congolese community in Paris remain as concerned as ever by the politics in their country – and unconvinced the elections that took place on the 30 July will change anything
human rights, traditions, paris, france, congo, multiculturalism, discrimination
The state in Africa
Rémy Bazenguissa-Ganga, a researcher at the Centre for African studies in Paris, speaks about corruption in subsaharan Africa and a state imported from Europe
human rights, racism, corruption, european democracy, congo, identity, war
War, peace and a ballot box
The Congolese people voted for a president and parliament in the first democratic elections in the country for decades. In a country ravaged by conflict, the election process faced some tough challenges
human rights, elections, corruption, congo, war, discrimination, freedom
Dieudonné Kabongo: lethal comedy
As the former Zaïre prepares to have its first democratic elections in 45 years, Congolese-born comedian Dieudonné Kabongo talks about Africa and the disillusionment of young immigrants who try their luck in Europe
human rights, belgium, elections, racism, culture, nationalism, congo
Europe and the Middle East: brothers in arms
Though European governments have been quick to criticize the escalation of violence in the Middle-East, the EU still sells weapons to Israel and Lebanon. Europe needs to strengthen its arms trade Code of Conduct
human rights, israel, lebanon, future of europe, european democracy, nationalism, europe
Gypsy in the mix
Dispelling stereotypes of gypsy music being about old men singing in restaurants, today’s DJs are showing that it remains a vibrant and powerful form of music
human rights, dance, music, roma, contemporary art, culture, balkans
Milosevic at The Hague
A victory for human rights or for western hypocrisy?
human rights, united nations, nato, peacekeeping, slobodan milosevic, balkans, foreign policy
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