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Music: Portishead, Hooverphonic and the Lo Fat Orchestra

In front | AGENDA
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Where do these bands get their names from? We sweep the UK, Belgium, Switzerland and France for our monthly music pick this April

by Sandra Wickert // 23/04/08

PANORAMA

British, Italian and German architects give Europe a face

Openness, transparency, efficiency: which buildings need a democracy? We span the European parliament, palace, court of human rights and Central Bank

by Anna Karla // 01/04/08

ANALYSIS

Europe dominates election agenda in Strasbourg

The municipal elections in Alsace are neither local nor national. The debate is entirely European as both candidates outline their vision for a town propelled as capital of the old continent

by Vincent Lebrou et Léna Morel // 14/03/08

ANALYSIS
The name 'Strasbourg' comes from the German 'city of streets' (Photo: Fr Antunes/ Flickr)

The language of the republic is French

Alsace and Moselle’s bilingualism has just weathered a political storm. From now on, electoral documents will have to be written only in French. Yet, the German language has opened a window of opportunity in Europe. Debate

by Léna Morel // 27/02/08

FEATURE
Matjaž Gruden sits in his office at the Council of Europe (Photo: Enno Dummer)

Remember, the Council of Europe is not part of the EU

The Strasbourg-based organisation defends human rights in Europe and needs to combat its dwindling visibility

by Enno Dummer // 27/02/08

REPORT
A more international education for today's pupils (Photo: guervo/ Flickr)

European School in Strasbourg

The first European school in the Alsatian capital opens in September 2008. Concerns arise that it will undermine the international sections of existing schools and how it will relate to the EU

by Jeremy Cliffe // 27/02/08

PICTURES

Strasbourg is bikes

With the inauguration of the TGV to Strasbourg, the city is staking its claim for modernity and the environment. The bicycle rules in this city that wants to overtake Fribourg as model of sustainable growth

by Eneko Ilarramendi // 27/02/08

DEBATE
Cecilia Malmstrom, former Swedish MEP and current minister of foreign affairs in Sweden (Photo: www.cecilia.nu)

A European senate in Strasbourg?

Controversy surrounding the European parliament’s use of two seats (Brussels and Strasbourg) has given new life to the debate on federalism. There are good reasons for the parliament to remain permanently in Brussels, and plenty of other options for the capital of Alsace

by Fernando Navarro Sordo // 27/02/08

INTERVIEW
Dan Jorgensen (Photo: European parliament)

Dan Jorgensen (32): 'I'm lucky to be a politician so early on in my life'

MEP of the Socialist party in parliament, the 32-year-old is part of the young generation of elected candidates on a European scale. On the benches of the French National Assembly in Strasbourg, 4% have not yet reached the age of 35

by Léna Morel // 16/01/08

INVESTIGATION
Former Polish plumber campaign (ticondekoga/ Flickr)

Immigration: the plight of Poles in France

Poland has been an official EU country since 1 May 2004. While Poles have the right to move freely around France, things get a lot more complicated when it comes to getting a job

by Sébastien Michel // 22/11/07

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