Tag: European Parliament
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Is Germany’s victory Europe’s victory? Our continent celebrates their triumph in Brazil
Last Sunday, Germany won the 2014 edition of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, beating Argentina 1-0. It is not only Germans that are celebrating.
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“Europe needs to be more open to the outside world.” Interview with MEP Philippe de Backer
A stronger Europe can only be achieved through more integration and more co-operation between member states. But first Europe will need to climb out of the crisis, says Philippe de Backer, Belgian MEP for ALDE.
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“The EU should achieve sustainable growth by giving more women access to the labour market.” Interview with Mikael Gustafsson
Mikael Gustafsson was the Vice-Chair of the GUE/NGL group and Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality.
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“I expect an EU referendum in Britain in the next five years”, Interview with Simon Hix
This week is the European Parliament elections and Professor Simon Hix told UNITEE they will be far more European than any previous ones.
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“Knowledge is the only way for Europe to compete in the global market.” – Interview with MEP Sergio Cofferati
Sergio Cofferati is an Italian MEP for the S&D Group. His views on European social issues and the need for a new European project.
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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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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 European project is not only about banks and bailouts” Interview with MEP Olle Ludvigsson
Olle Ludvigsson is a Swedish MEP member of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in Europe. As member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, he speaks to SWETURK, member association of UNITEE, about youth unemployment and his views on the EU Elections in May 2014. Why did you become…
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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…