Category: Political Affairs
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Did Europeans Forget about Europe?
Why is it so that the European Elections voting turnout is so low? Over the years, since the introduction of universal suffrage in 1979, voting numbers have continuously declined.
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Money Is Back in Ireland
Do you know what is happening this coming Sunday? On the 15th of December, Ireland will be the first country to leave the euro bailout fund!
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“Enlargement Has Been the Most Successful EU Foreign Policy” Interview with Joost Korte
Mr Korte is the Deputy Director General of DG Enlargement at the European Commission.
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Turkey as Passe-Partout for the EU or How to Open Trade Doors
There is a need for the EU to break into new markets and Turkey has a major role to play in this respect.
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European Laws in the Making
Have you ever wondered how a European law is passed? And what are the tasks and responsibilities of the European Council, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union during this process?
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EPP, S&D, ALDE, EFA, ECR, EFD, GUE/NGL Does it Ring a Bell?
In this article, we will briefly provide you with basic information related to the political groups within the European Union (EU)!
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How do we elect MEPs?
The Members of the European Parliament, MEPs, are elected by you, if you are a citizen of one of the 28 European Union Member States.
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Black Coffee, Please!
The upcoming 2014 European elections are only seven months away and a lot of effort is being put to ensure that people better understand the great role of the European Parliament in shaping politics for the next five years.
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They Settled in Belgium for the Fries!
Welcome to Brussels: the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, of the Flemish region and last but not least, the unofficial capital of the European Union (EU). Did the majority of the EU institutions decide to settle in Belgium for the quality of the fries?