Category: Open Society
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Integration and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Interview with MEP Tanja Fajon
Since the beginning of the migratory crisis a few years ago, migrant integration has become a priority for the European Union. The refugee crises and the lack of opportunities for migrants have raised several questions on how to cope with this issue.
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Populism in times of uncertainty: interview with Zsuzsanna Szelényi
Last week The New European participated to the German Marshall Fund’s Brussels Forum and had the chance to hear the opinion of senior officials from the EU institutions and the Member States, Parliamentarians, academics and media representatives on one of the most pressing issues of the current times: populism.
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United in Diversity?
Europe is a continent of deep historical differences, based on geography and religion. But what is on the way to destroy the European project is a new series of economy-based divides. The solution is more integration.
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Oriental Zodiac
This year is Monkey. And yours? China has celebrated a Happy New Year in the beginning of February. It is an Asian tradition, but it is also well known in Europe too, that an animal is attributed to each year, and 2016 is the year of Monkey. This is a sort of Oriental zodiac which…
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March 8: International Women’s Day
How did International Women’s Day begin? Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated to honor the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women in many countries around the world. On International Women’s Day, various organizations and people will praise the progress that has been made to this day, and advocate for…
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Christmas around the world
Did you know that Christmas was celebrated on December, 25th only 330 years after Jesus Christ? It was first only celebrated among Christian communities however; it is now famous worldwide. Every country adapts this tradition to its own customs. In this article, various traditions will be presented through eight countries from each continent namely Germany,…
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Migrants Day! 18th December. 5 short stories that will change your perception about migrants
Migrants Day! 5 short stories that will change your perception about migrants No matter which country you decide to move to, no matter the reason, you are considered as a migrant. How long will you need to start to feel as a local? This consideration is made by people coming to Europe. They are immigrants…