Tag: Europe
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EU-Japan FTA
The negotiation of EU-Japan FTA (Free Trade Agreement), one of the Mega-FTAs that would cover one-third of global GDP, is now about to be concluded. Negotiators of both sides are willing to achieve this goal within early 2016, and the latest round of negotiation will take place in February. Since the kick-off of negotiation in…
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From the Ancient Silk Road to the One Belt, One Road Initiative.
The Ancient Silk Road was a network of trade routes, established during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). It was connecting Changan (Xian) in China to Venice and the Roman Empire in the West. These roads not only built a network of trade but also facilitated the cultural exchanges between two big civilisations.…
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The value of free trade
The contemporary political debate has cast on the stage of EU politics what might look as an unlikely protagonist: free trade, with its limits and benefits. The negotiations surrounding the Transatlantic Trade and investment Partnership, best known as TTIP, have generated some controversy among the public in all EU Member States: on the one side…
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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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‘Mustang’ a story about inspiring to Freedom
In a Turkish coastal village the young Lale and her older sisters Nur, Ece, Selma and Sonay celebrate the end of the school year. The sisters go to the beach with a group of male students and play there, fully clothed, into the water fighting astride on the shoulders of males. The news of the ‘scandal’…
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Smart Companies, Diverse Talent
Diverse companies are proven to be more successful. But differences still bring with them prejudices and mistrust. Learning to attract and retain diverse talent is strategic for future growth.
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Migrant Heroes: Meet the New Europeans
Meet our New European of the Month: the New Europeans! Discover the “#MigrantHeroes – I am an Immigrant” campaign and participate to become IOM Goodwill Ambassador
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Time to dress up, it’s the European Carnival season!
It is Carnival season in Europe! Discover the origins of the celebration and examples of famous European Carnivals and their special traditions.
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The Ukrainian Diaspora: between European Identity and National Traditions
Meet Dr Marta Barandiy from Promote Ukraine and discover more about Ukrainian Diaspora in Europe.
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‘The future is in your hands, do not rest on your laurels.’ Interview with MEP Marie Arena
Interview with MEP Marie Arena on gender equality.