Author: The New European
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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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Positions of MEP Barbara Matera on Gender Equality
Barbara Matera has always been on the front line to fight for equal rights between men and women in Europe.
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Super Mario: How a Black Football Player Can Be the Face of a Changing Europe
Who is the personality best representing the Europe that is taking place in the shadows of Brussels’ buildings?
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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?
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How do you say ‘I Love You?’ in Europanto?
Europe has a new common language, Europanto, made by mixing all European languages. Is it just a game, or can it be the future?
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The First Sub-Sea Tunnel Linking Europe and Asia
Even though Turkey is not part of the European Union, their connection is now even stronger – having the Marmaray tunnel built, the first sub-sea tunnel linking Europe and Asia. The official opening was on 29th of October, 2013, the National Turkey Day.
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Positions of MEP Sir Graham Watson on Euroscepticism, Green Growth and Corporate Social Responsibility
Sir Watson shares with UNITEE his views on Euroscepticism, green growth and corporate social responsibility.
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MEPs: Your voice in the European Union
Have you ever wondered what “MEP” stands for? Take a guess: there are 766 of them; they come from all over the European Union and spend their time between Brussels and Strasbourg.
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Germany voted: the status quo.
As the European Union’s most populous and economically most powerful country, Germany is the heavyweight in EU politics. It is no wonder that the whole Europe (including UNITEE) eagerly anticipated the results of the general German elections this September.
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Between Economic Growth and Environmental Protection – Interview with MEP Ismail Ertug
Starting with criticism on the conservative wing for its austerity policies, Mr Ertug asks for a different approach when tackling the economic conditions.