nationalism
Domain names: internet puts accent on EU languages
Typing европа.eu (europe.eu in Bulgarian) into an internet search bar is now possible. Special or non Latin characters can be used when using addresses ending with .eu. Many more nationalities will be able to express themselves on the net
nationalism, european identity, internet, language, languages, society
'Identity convention': Europe’s far right throng in the south of France
Between 17-18 October, young militants are attending a second meetup at the Palais des Princes in Orange. French anti-racist NGO Sos Racism react to their message of ‘political sensitivity spreading through Europe’, which is both welcome and unwelcome in the south of France
nationalism, racism, lega nord, extremism, france, euweek, society
A seat in the European Parliament; a snake or a ladder?
Today you won’t find EU politicians hammering on the doors of the European Parliament, especially if they dream of becoming heavyweights in national politics. There are still some politicians keen to be MEPs, however, but their motives aren’t always what they seem...
nationalism, strasbourg, eurodéputés, rachida dati, mep, euroscepticism, france
Europe's far-right youth: '10 years ago we were 'Nazi losers'. Now it’s ok to be a Nazi'
Their election scores confirm it; the extreme right parties have got the wind in their sails. A new generation of activists has arrived to take up the duties, and they have profoundly changed the way in which the extreme right does politics
nationalism, jean-marie le pen, npd, right-wing, neo-nazis, front national, advertising
15.5% unemployment, diaspora: Lithuanians try luck elsewhere
Whilst Vilnius welcomes visitors from around the world because of its status as the European capital of culture 2009, countless are leaving the country in an attempt to escape widespread unemployment and salaries which are under the European average for the most part
nationalism, identity, nation, immigration, diaspora, vilnius, lithuania
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
Anti Jean-Marie Le Pen amendment: EU parliament wants to conceal the extremists
The French nationalist, now in his eighties, is the oldest MEP. As such, if he is returned, the honour falls to him to chair the inaugural meeting on 14 July. However his revisionist assertions, repeated many times, disturb his fellow euro MPs. What action can be taken when European democracy is tainted with extremism?
nationalism, jean-marie le pen, front national, élections européennes, extremism, power, european elections 2009
Luxembourg, the only genuinely multilingual country in Europe?
There’s a lot of talk about Luxembourg in Europe at the moment because of the country’s commitment to ‘bank confidentiality’. But while the financiers may be keeping their lips sealed, the Luxembourgers are speaking a whole host of languages
nationalism, immigration, luxembourg, multiculturalism, regions, society
Israeli-German theatre: the Holocaust, Nazi and Palestinian 'Third Generation'
Together with the dramaturges Amit Epstein and Irina Szodruck, Israeli director Yael Ronen ventured on an experiment with Third Generation. The theatre project has already been performed as a work in progress in Halle (Germany), Tel Aviv and Parma (Italy). A newly finished version hit the Berliner Schaubühne in early May. Review and interview
nationalism, germany, berlin, palestine occupied territory, auschwitz, youth, holocaust
Iceland elections: next stop, Brussels?
On 26 January 2009, Iceland’s conservative-led government collapsed, the latest victim of the international financial crisis that has capsized the tiny island-state. Current percentages of the possible winning coalition are 31% for the socialists and 24% for the green-leftists
nationalism, euro, enlargement, eurozone, iceland, green parties, economy
Bilingualism in Spain: a political arm
In a Europe of 23 official languages, there are complaints about the discrimination suffered by some due to the European policies. A recent Spanish case helps to understand the risk of politicizing the multilingualism
nationalism, lenguas, dia europeo de las lenguas, languages, discrimination, culture, spain
Vaclav Klaus versus 'totalitarian' Europe
Following the Czech government’s approval of the Lisbon treaty, the Czech president lashes out at the EU and the European parliament. Latest titbit of news from Brussels
nationalism, martin schulz, vaclav klaus, graham watson, presidencia semestral checa, eudebate2009, euweek
Football: Iran vs Basque ‘Selección de Euskadi’ or Basque ‘Euskal Herria’?
The traditional Christmas fixture takes place on 23 December, but which name will the Basques play under? Nationalism, politics and differing takes on history mix with polemic views in a time of sporting crisis
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