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Martin Schultz is the new President of the European Parliament
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On 17th January, German Social Democrat Martin Schultz was elected as the new President of the European Parliament, with 387 votes out of the 670 cast, replacing Jerzy Buzek. He beat two British candidates, Nirj Deva and Diana Wallis. He will serve a...
Capitals of Culture
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Maribor in Slovenia and Guimarães in Northern Portugal are the European Capitals of Culture for 2012!!! The celebrations launched officially on 13th and 21st January respectively, and the websites provide information about what's planned, visiting t...
Erasmus celebrates 25 years
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On 30 January 2012, Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, launched the silver anniversary celebrations for the Erasmus Programme, which have the slogan “Erasmus: changing lives, opening mi...
Your Scotland, Your Referendum
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On 25th January 2012, First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond presented the Scottish parliament's consultation document for a referendum on Scottish independence. The document, called Your Scotland Your Referendum, describes itself as “an important...
Another blow for the eurozone
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There was further bad news for the beleaguered eurozone on 13th January when 9 of its countries saw their credit rating downgraded by top ratings agency Standard & Poor's, causing the Euro to fall to a 17-month low. Spain and Italy dropped by two poi...
Croatia says Yes
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In a referendum held on 22nd January, around 67% percent of Croatians have voted for their country to become the 28th member of the EU. “This is a historic moment, and could be a turning point in our history,” stated Prime Minister Zoran Milanovi...
Tricky Viktor
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“Hey Europe, sorry about my Prime Minister!!” read one of the placards as Hungarians thronged the streets of Budapest in early January to protest about the new constitution introduced by Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party. The “Vi...
The not so United Kingdom
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A referendum on Scottish independence is proposed for 2014. But how would a split affect the UK and its relationship with Europe? - 3. Analyses / United Kingdom , Special Report...
How leaving the Euro-zone helps nobody
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How the eurozone provides for less arbitrary fiscal politics. - 1. Opinions / Economic and monetary policy, Euro-politics...
More Europe regards the progress of the European Council as an important step but insufficient
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After the European leaders Summit celebrated in Brussels last week, the Platform MORE EUROPE considers the decisions taken by the European Council as an important, but insufficient, step. The measures adopted by the Council, and refused by the United...
China Avoiding European Mistakes
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While voting rights and free speech do not hit China's list of priorities, economic prosperity of an emerging middle class does. The silent co-existence between the communist party and this middle class only works as long as the number of poor does n...
For a fiscal and budgetary union in the EU
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Given a scenario of public investment decline and growing unemployment, it is essential to set structured and systematic solutions in order to address an endemic crisis in the European Union, particularly regarding the eurozone. In order to avoid a f...
Is Europe selling its human rights values to China?
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From 24th to 29th June 2011, Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao led a High Level delegation mission to the UK, Germany and Hungary. China's increasing role in helping to solve the economic problems of its biggest trade partner is clear; it has not onl...
France-Italy: An A to Z of (dis)agreement
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“The Italians are Frenchmen in a good mood“said Jean Cocteau. Last April in Rome, during the twenty-ninth Franco-Italian summit, this good mood could be seen on the faces of both President Nicolas Sarkozy and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The...
The new faces of the far right: a challenge for Europe (1 of 2)
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For some years now, public opinion across the European Union has been veering sharply to the far right of the political spectrum. A wave of populism and xenophobia is sweeping through the continent and, although some of the main protagonists of this...
From Lampedusa to Ventimiglia: European solidarity put to the test
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Rome, Paris – Despite all the precautions taken to restrict the flow of migrants coming into Europe from the southern bank of the Mediterranean, the displacement and instability caused by the Arab spring have had repercussions on European soil. How...
Services of general interest in Europe: gradually moving towards a common vision?
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This article sheds light upon a key issue for the European social model and economic recovery. - 3. Analyses / Internal market and competition...
The post-Lisbon comitology puzzle - How to solve it
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Does the term comitology ring a bell? This article helps you master the topic. - 2. Fact sheets / Institutions, Euro-politics, European Commission...
LaGarde leads the race for IMF top job
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Those not aware of the events surrounding Dominique Strauss-Kahn have likely been living under a rock this past month. The now former head of the International Monetary Fund was arrested and subsequently charged with offences including rape and sexua...
Revolutions in the South of Europe and the economic crisis
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Growing discontent in the South cannot be paid anymore by easy solutions. Europe can and should give a hand. - 1. Opinions / Spain, Europe and the crisis...
