Tag: New European
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The many virtues of entrepreneurship – ‘Josette Dijkhuizen’
Interview with Josette Dijkhuizen, entrepreneur at large and consultant.
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The role of entrepreneurship in fighting social exclusion
Entrepreneurship has the potential to be a solution for social exclusions in the EU and around the world. Inclusive entrepreneurship policies ensure that all members of society have an equal opportunity to start a business.
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Challenges and Opportunities of Migrant Entrepreneurship
The parallel phenomena of increased migration and maturing ethnic communities, together with the emphasis on economic growth, innovation, job creation and social integration in the EU, creates both challenges and opportunities.
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Peace business of destroying landmines – ‘Mine Kafon’.
Living in Afghanistan as a kid, Massoud Hassani used to create windblown toys that rolled around the desert. As a teenager he sought refuge in the Netherlands and now he has created the Mine Kafon, a device which rolls around the desert moved by the wind and detonates the landmines it meets along the way.…
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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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Migrants Day! 18th December. 5 short stories that will change your perception about migrants
Migrants Day! 5 short stories that will change your perception about migrants No matter which country you decide to move to, no matter the reason, you are considered as a migrant. How long will you need to start to feel as a local? This consideration is made by people coming to Europe. They are immigrants…
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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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“No disability, nor your background can be an obstacle for success.” Ali Lacin
On the European Day for persons with a disability, UNITEE- New Europeans Business Confederation would like to honour a German organisation and a German-Turkish entrepreneur. The organisation, Enterability – Selbsändig ohne behinderung is based in Berlin and promotes inclusive entrepreneurship independence among Germans with a disability. Being an entrepreneur is almost the only solution for…
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The role of New Europeans in a Europe of Regions
New Europeans represent a huge potential for the developments of regions and cities. For this to happen, an effective multilevel governance on integration and engagement is necessary. Local authorities must be protagonists, argues the Chair of the CIVEX Committee at the Committee of Regions.
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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