Author: Victoire Radiguet
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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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Our interview with MEP and Friends of New Europeans member Wim Van de Camp: His valuable insight on EU trade and entrepreneurship policies
As a substitute member of the INTA Committee, what would it be in your opinion the main challenge in EU Trade Policy in 2018? European trade is facing two big challenges in my opinion. We face an unpredictable US administration and a complex relation with China. I think that particularly Chinese investments in Europe are going to…
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Commissioner Oettinger’s insight on the EU long-term budget after 2020: Swift and comprehensive agreement essential
In the run-up of the upcoming proposal for the future Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) beyond 2020, Commissioner Oettinger in charge of the Budget and Human Resources shared with us his insight on the matter: “In less than two months (2 May) we will propose the long-term EU Budget financial perspectives beyond2020, post Brexit. What seems to be…
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4th European Migration Forum: Towards a more inclusive labour market for migrants: Seizing the potential by addressing the challenges
The 4th European Migration Forum – the dialogue platform on migration, asylum and migrant integration – took place on 6 March and was organized around the theme “Towards a more inclusive labour market for migrants: Seizing the potential by addressing the challenges”. The EMF is a platform for dialogue between civil society and the European…
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1st EMEN conference, 23-24 April 2018 in Munich: Why Migrant Entrepreneurship Matters?
The first annual conference of the EMEN project will take place in Munich, Germany, on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th April 2018, hosted by Social Impact gGmbH. The conference will take place at Social Impact Lab München, Balanstraße 73, Campus der Ideen, Haus 21a, 81541 MÜNCHEN It will feature: Pitches by migrant entrepreneurs Expert Café…
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: Our interview with Commissioner Thyssen on the situation of women in politics and in the labour market
Since 1991, you have worked in the European institutions – for 22 years as a member of the European Parliament and since 2014 as the European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility. How would you say the situation of women in politics at EU level has evolved since you started? Much has…
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: An inspirational discussion with Assita Kanko on women in politics and her will to empower women
The International Women’s Day is an occasion to rethink today’s role of women and the current general perception of women in leading positions. What do you believe are the main stereotypes that women have to face in politics? According to you, what is the best way for women to face and overcome these misconceptions? People…
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: Commissioner Creţu shared with us her insight on gender equality, women leadership and entrepreneurship
What are the initiatives undertaken by the European Union to deal with violence against women? Fighting violence against women is one of my key priorities. Gender-based violence is incompatible with the Union’s values and we must not tolerate it in our society. One in three women in the EU has been a victim of violence.…
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: Our inspiring interview with Commissioner Vestager
Not enough women are in high positions across the European Union today. In your opinion, how efficient are quotas aiming to address the serious problem of women’s under-representation in economic decision-making at the highest level? Equality between women and men is a fundamental value of the European Union and one that has been enshrined in…
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Our Interview with MEP Eva Maydell ahead of the International Women’s Day
The International Women’s Day is an occasion to rethink today’s role of women and the current general perception of women in leading positions. What do you believe are the main stereotypes that women have to face in politics? According to you, what is the best way for women to face and overcome these misconceptions? Whether…