Author: The New European
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“In times of crisis, it is tempting to seek a kind of original purity”. Interview with Hélène Flautre MEP
Societal issues have become more and more global. So how can being a Member of the European Parliament and dealing with international issues help you when running for a local office? Find out how Hélène FLAUTRE, MEP since 1999 and chief candidate of Europe-Ecologie-Les Verts (the French green party) for the city of Arras, answers…
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Getting Europe Back on Track: Europe 2020
The European Union does not act on a day-to-day basis. On the contrary, it has a clearly outlined strategy of what Europe should be by the end of the decade.
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Supporting The internationalisation of SMEs. Interview with Pierre-Jean Baillot, Deputy CEO of ERAI in Lyon.
Mr Baillot, Deputy CEO of ERAI, elaborates on how, through the internationalization of SMEs, the development of the French Rhône Alpes region can be reinforced.
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European Borderlines
Reinis Hofmanis, in his work “Territory”, takes us into a new dimension, somewhere between the thin borders of private and public space.
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Swiss Businesses Against More Restrictions on Immigration
Swiss business groups rallied together on Monday (6 January) to urge voters to reject a proposal drafted by right-wing populists that would re-impose quotas on immigrants for European Union citizens. The businesses countries warned that the law would increase a shortage of skilled workers and hinder their competitiveness. A referendum will be held on 9 February…
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“One of the major tools in fighting the crisis is entrepreneurship.” Interview with Metin Kazak, Bulgarian MEP
What do you think will be important for the European citizens in the upcoming elections? The 2014 EU elections will be very important in the aftermath of the entry force of the Lisbon Treaty and the new powers that the EP received from this treaty. I think that what is essential for the European citizens…
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“Migration is about the Survival of Viable Economies in Europe and about Maintaining their Development.” Interview with Patrick A. Taran
Patrick A. Taran is a globally recognized specialist on migration and migrants’ human rights.
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Languages in the European Parliament
What hides behind 766 members from 28 countries? An incredible diversity gathered in a single building – the European Parliament (EP). In this legislative body, unique by its diversity, one would expect an official language. However, this is not the case.
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Test your Knowledge about the EU!
On which dates will the European elections take place? How many official languages does the EU have? Test your knowledge about Europe!
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Be Inspired by Frank!
Meet Frank Schwalba-Hoth, former Member of the European Parliament (MEP), and now one of Brussels’ most well-known networkers!