Author: The New European
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A Tale of Ten Cities: Toponymy of Europe’s modern urban civilisations
This tale of ten cities will take you on an etymological journey from Europe’s Western to Eastern cities and back.
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“Changes start at the grassroots level” – Interview with MEP Cecilia Wikström
Before serving the Swedish Parliament, Cecilia Wikström she was (and still is) a priest. Her views on gender equality and women entrepreneurship.
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“It is time for a Europe of Regions”
Regions as central units? This option could foster the change in perspective the EU needs. An overview of its development, the reasons why it has failed and how it could make a comeback.
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Reshaping Cities – On how Migrants Have Redrawn our Urban Spaces
Migrants’ contribution to a change of urban paradigm is growing bigger. It is not just a matter of counteracting low birth-rate; they have completely redrawn our societies.
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« I became an entrepreneur to create jobs for others. » Interview with Ertuğrul Demir.
Moved by a desire to be independent and give work to others, Ertuğrul Demir created in 2005 Sahika, a company employing more than 40 people.
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« Je suis entrepreneur pour créer de l’emploi.» Entretien avec Ertuğrul Demir.
C’est par envie de donner du travail aux autres qu’Ertuğrul Demir fonde en 2005, Sahika, une entreprise qui emploie plus de 40 personnes.
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Fishing in Dangerous and Unfamiliar Waters: New Europeans and the Internationalisation of SMEs
New European entrepreneurs are like fishermen. Their specialty? Fishing in dangerous and unfamiliar waters of international business and trade.
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“Seeing women as weaker than men is nonsense.” Interview with MEP Liliana Rodrigues
On gender inequalities, stereotypes, cultural heritage and a glass-ceiling not-so-soon to be shattered.
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“Corporate Social Responsibility is making European companies more competitive.” Interview with Daniel Calleja Crespo
Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General for Enterprise and Industry and Special Envoy for SMEs at the European Commission, talks about the role of CSR in fostering economic growth.
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It’s a Long Way to the Top – How to Become Commissioner.
Commissioners have a lot of responsibilities, as if to prepare them for the many challenges ahead, the process of becoming a commissioner is already difficult enough! So how does it work?