Author: The New European
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“You may not care about Europe but Europe takes care of you.”, Interview with MEP Marc Tarabella
Marc Tarabella’s views on Agriculture and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality.
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“L’Europe se soucie de vous tous les jours”, Interview avec le député européen Marc Tarabella
Marc Tarabella est un député européen belge, membre de la Commission de l’agriculture et du développement rural, ainsi que de la Commission des droits de la femme et de l’égalité des genres. Interview.
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“Enlargement to Turkey and the Balkans is a win-win”, Interview with Jasenko Selimovic
European Parliament elections candidate Jasenko Selimovic is looking to put EU enlargement and the promotion of businesses on top of the EU agenda.
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Politicians launch their European election campaigns
After the mandate of the European Parliament officially ended last week, politicians have shifted their focus this week to their European election campaigns. A majority of MEPs will be seeking re-election, while six members of the European Commission will also be running for the European Parliament elections: Maros Šefčovič, Viviane Reding, Antonio Tajani, Olli Rehn, Janusz…
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“SMEs must be the main actors in economic recovery.” Interview with MEP Pablo Zalba
The MEP’s views on entrepreneurship, the role of SMEs and youth unemployment.
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“Europe needs immigration for entrepreneurial spirit.” Interview with Ambassador Jan Olsson
UNITEE met with Jan Olsson, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sweden to the European Union.
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End of EU Parliament 2009-2014 term
Today, Brussels is quieter than usual. Yesterday, the current term of the European Parliament came to an end, after holding its last plenary session. This has been the last week for some MEP at Parliament, some others are now focusing on the elections and will be back soon. At an annual cost of 3.10 euros…
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“The EU needs to be a social Union.” Interview with Gabriele Zimmer
The MEP’s views on gender equality, democracy, social and employment policy.
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“Zonder ondernemers is er geen innovatie.” Interview met Ismail Meral
Ismail Meral was twintig jaar oud toen hij van Istanboel naar de Nederlandse havenstad Rotterdam verhuisde. Hoewel hij geboren en getogen is in de Turkse metropool, is Ismail Meral tegenwoordig verankerd in de Nederlandse samenleving en ziet hij zijn dubbele achtergrond als een voordeel: “Het is een rijkdom.” Als ondernemer in hart en nieren zag…
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“Without entrepreneurs there would be no innovation.” Interview with Ismail Meral
Ismail Meral moved from the big city of Istanbul to the Dutch port city Rotterdam. He is now firmly rooted in Dutch society and sees his double culture as a treasure.