Tag: European Commission
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To expand or not to expand? A Pending New Commissioner for EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement
The “fresh” start for Europe is marked by a reconstructed Commission, especially for DG Enlargement.
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Former Polish Vice Prime Minister to be first Commissioner for SMEs?
For the first time SMEs are explicitly mentioned in a DG title and a woman has been entrusted to take care of this new portfolio. Is Europe actually moving toward a brand new paradigm?
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Literacy: a Bridge to Hope
Today is the International Literacy Day. Let us dwell a bit on the European situation and see whether EU countries are all performing well in terms of literacy.
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A World without Waste – Green Utopia or Real Opportunity for Business?
Circular economy produces virtually no waste, with raw materials being re-used and recycled continually within a closed loop. Could it be the economic model of the future?
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“Make things happen, start your own enterprise” – Interview with Nicola Filizola
Several initiatives have emerged aiming to maximize the potential of the “lost generation”. Interview with Nicola Filizola of garagErasmus.
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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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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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‘The EU should pursue actual interaction with actual people’ Interview with Erik Dale of Bruegel
How do the European Institutions communicate with regard to the upcoming elections? UNITEE met Erik Dale, Digital Communications Coordinator at Bruegel, a Brussels-based think tank.
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Next Head of the European Commission: Juncker?
As the last of the main European political groups, the European People’s Party nominated Jean-Claude Juncker for the post of next President of the European Commission last Friday. The former Prime Minister of Luxembourg received most of the support at an EPP party congress in Dublin. Care to know more about what the EPP stands…