Tag: Elections
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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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Is there or isn’t there a democratic deficit in the EU? Closing the Politician-Citizen Gap through Local Democracy
After a millennium, the essence of democracy remains the same: dêmos + kratos, “rule of the people”. Is this still the case in modern-day Europe?
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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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There is Power in a Parliament: The European Parliament in 2009-2014
Between 22 and 25 May, EU citizens will go to the ballot box to vote for a new European Parliament. Critics have called the institution a ‘travelling circus’ whereas more positive commentators view it as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world. But how do these democratically elected representatives help us, the citizens…
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Battle for your Vote: MEPs rhyme their political message
On Wednesday evening, a long queue of young people waited outside the European Parliament to hear politicians rap their voting message. With the help of professional hip hop artists, MEPs of four political party groups took the stage to get their message across on a beat. The event, aptly named ‘Battle for your Vote’, was organised…
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“Self-employment is a great strategy for migrants to decide their own fate”, Interview with Dirk Jacobs
Dirk Jacobs, Professor in Sociology at the ULB, discussed the link between education and the labour market, self-employment among migrants, and voting patterns of people with a migrant background.
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Rock the Union, a social pulse meter towards EU Parliament elections
Hans Mund is a German 29-year-old communications analyst based in Brussels. He defines himself as a “creative solution finder” and has founded Rock the Union.