Category: Archives
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We are going to the Integrating Cities Conference: Shaping Our Cities with Migrant and Local Communities
The power of municipalities in the integration of migrant communities is not to be undermined. But how can cities become more inclusive? This week, we are heading to Bologna, Italy, to attend the “11th Integrating Cities Conference: Shaping Our Cities with Migrant and Local Communities” , which is part of the UNITES (Urban Integration Strategies…
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Is the new Commission committed to inclusiveness?
The upcoming days will shape the next five years of the European Commission. Back in August, EU member states nominated their candidates for the next European Commission. Now, from 4-12 November, the Commissioners-designate who were assigned to various portfolios by President Von der Leyen will undergo hearings conducted by Members of the European Parliament. Let’s…
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Collective Identity, Super-Diversity, and an Agenda for Inclusive Entrepreneurship – Interview with Dr. Adem Kumcu, UNITEE President
Brussels, 21 March 2024 – Following the launch of the European Agenda for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, we sit down with UNITEE President Adem Kumcu to talk about the intersection of social, cultural and sustainable entrepreneurship, why we need to return to the EU’s foundational principles, new interpretations of collective identity in our super-diverse societies, and why…
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Our interview with H.E. Ms. Gaitri Ambassador of India to the Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU on India-EU economic, political and cultural relations
In October 2017, the 14th India-EU Summit was unable to set in motion the stalled negotiations for concluding the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), or Broad Based Trade and Investment agreement (BTIA). According to you, what are the main obstacles to the conclusion of an agreement? Trade has been an integral part of the EU…
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Europe and its neighbours: The good, the bad and the ugly
To foster security, stability and prosperity in its Neighbouring countries, the European Union launched the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in 2004. Since then, there have been reviews of these policies, the last one was presented in November 2015 and the previous one in 2011. The countries concerned by these policies are separated in two main…
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Learning through migrant entrepreneurship
Migrant entrepreneurs’ experiences should be considered as valuable knowledge for European students and SMEs willing to exploit opportunities oversees.
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Faire des Affaires au Burkina Faso: Interview avec M. Dieudonné KERE
English Version Vous cherchez plus d’informations et de conseils sur la façon de faire des affaires au Burkina Faso? Lisez notre interview avec Monsieur Dieudonné KERE, Chargé d’Affaires à l’Ambassade du Burkina Faso à Bruxelles et découvrez un marché prometteur! Burkina Faso en bref Capitale : Ouagadougou Population : 18,45 millions d’habitants (Estimation 2015) Pays…
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Une Plongée au Coeur de la Culture Tunisienne: Interview avec Wissal asbl
English Version Cette semaine, nous avons rencontré Wannes Grami de l’Association Wissal, pour les expatriés tunisiens et les amis de la Tunisie en Belgique. L’association a été créée en 2011 afin de soutenir la révolution de Jasmin en Tunisie. Le mot « Wissal » peut être traduit par « être en contact avec ou continuité ». « L’idée était d’aider les tunisiens…
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“En cette époque difficile, nous devons sonder notre âme et revenir à de vrais valeurs.” Interview avec la chanteuse belge Sarah Carlier.
Un style musical unique, fruit d’un métissage entre une identité belge bien ancrée et un héritage culturel varié.
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La Valeur Ajouté des Femmes Migrantes à l’Economie Européenne
English Version Cette semaine, nous avons rencontré Modi Ntambwe, de la Fédération RVDAGE regroupant 14 associations représentant différentes communautés issues de pays sub-saharien. « La fédération a été créée pour permettre à ces associations de concrétiser leurs projets et de porter leur avis sur des sujets qui les touchaient comme: le logement, l’éducation, l’intégration des enfants,…