Author: The New European
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The Expanding Union
Once upon a time they were six. Now, they are 28. We are talking about the Member States of the European Union. In the history of the European project, several enlargements have taken place.
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Some Bitter Sweetcorn
There are only few topics the people of Europe so unanimoulsy agree on as GMOs. There is a big consensus among Europeans that they do not want such plants growing on European soil. This opinion was reflected by the Parliaments’ vote that opposed the Commission’s proposal to introduce the GM maize ‘Pioneer 1507’ for commercial…
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Getting Europe Back on Track: The European Social Fund
A recent immigrant seeking advice to start a company? If yes, then you should check out the various funding opportunities provided by the European Social Fund (ESF).
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Gold For Diversity
After four long years of waiting, and world’s top athletes will perform in Sochi, Russia. Among them, two exceptional contestants: Robin Szolkowy and Aljona Savchenko.
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Fair Jobs Instead of Social Dumping. Interview with Jutta Steinruck MEP.
Jutta Steinruck, German politician and member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, is a member of the European Parliament since 2009 for the S&D political group. Why did you decide to go into politics? I have never planned to become a professional politician. In the place where I come from, we have…
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US affront is “totally unacceptable”
After a private phone call by US Diplomat Victoria Nuland was leaked, in which she said “Fuck the EU” in connection to the Ukraine crisis, emotions in the EU are running high. Angela Merkel called her statement ” totally unacceptable”. After the NSA scandal, this faux pas might worsen the already tense relationship between the US…
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“Europeans are all sailing in the same boat.” Interview with Anita Pelle.
Anita Pelle, associate professor at the University of Szeged, presents her views on Hungary and the future of Europe.
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The European Dream and its Founding Fathers
To revitalise the European Dream, we should remind EU citizens where it all started and return to the ideals at the heart of the European project.
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“Europe has been unable to give its citizens a sense of belonging.” Interview to Niccolo’ Rinaldi MEP, ALDE
Niccolo’ Rinaldi is an Italian Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Vice President for ALDE group and member of the Committee on International Trade. Before becoming a politician, he built a strong experience in International Affairs, working first for the UN in Afghanistan, and then for almost twenty years at the European Parliament. UNITEE had…
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Ska Keller and José Bové will lead the Greens in the upcoming EU campaign
Ska Keller (Germany) and José Bové (France) have been selected on the 29th of January to lead the Greens in the upcoming European campaign. It was the first time the leading canditates were chosen through an Europe-wide online primary, open to anyone.