Category: What’s Up Europe?
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There is Power in a Parliament: The European Parliament in 2009-2014
Between 22 and 25 May, EU citizens will go to the ballot box to vote for a new European Parliament. Critics have called the institution a ‘travelling circus’ whereas more positive commentators view it as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world. But how do these democratically elected representatives help us, the citizens…
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‘L’Auberge Espagnole’: the Erasmus generation seen by a French filmmaker
One European citizen has done a very good job in promoting the Erasmus programme throughout Europe: French film director Cédric Klapisch.
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‘The EU should pursue actual interaction with actual people’ Interview with Erik Dale of Bruegel
How do the European Institutions communicate with regard to the upcoming elections? UNITEE met Erik Dale, Digital Communications Coordinator at Bruegel, a Brussels-based think tank.
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“EU and Turkey Are Completely Bound Together”, Interview with Giles Portman
The EEAS focuses on foreign policy cooperation with Turkey. Our role is to look at what happens in other countries around the world and to see whether we can work together more.
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A Double Perspective on Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs
Is it possible to conjugate a fulfilling work experience, an entrepreneurial drive and the possibility to get to know strange foods and different ways of living? According to young Dutch talent Simon Goddek, who is taking part in the programme “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”, it is. Even more so when the destination is as exotic…
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The Ins and Outs of Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs. Interview with Typhaine Beaupérin-Holvoet
UNITEE interviewed Typhaine Beaupérin-Holvoet, Coordinator at EUROCHAMBRES, on the programme “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”.
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Erasmus Entrepreneurs – How to foster entrepreneurship in times of uncertainty
Are you an entrepreneur willing to discover a new country and a new market? If so, the programme “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs” (EYE) is for you!
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“Women Make a Difference.” Interview with Elif Alduman of Golden Rose
For Elif Alduman, active member of the association Golden Rose, diversity and multiculturalism are strong qualities for society that can only be useful if we first learn how to live and work together.
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“Women need to release the handbrake.” Interview with Viviane de Beaufort, Professor at ESSEC
Viviane de Beaufort is Professor of European Law at ESSEC (France) and expert to the European Union, particularly in comparative governance.
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“Equality for Women is Progress for All”
The 103rd edition of International Women’s Day is getting closer. Every 8th of March, the world sets the focus on gender equality and the importance of those who fight for women’s advancement.