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Lisbon strategy: how does Europe fit into today’s world?

In front | ANALYSIS
Image: Proyecto GarajeTM/ Flickr

Europe’s privileged geopolitical situation is under threat. In the context of globalisation, climate and demographic change and the high cost of energy and food, Europe has to rethink its strategies

by Fernando Navarro Sordo // 22/07/08

NEWS
(Photo: alibaba0/ Flickr)

Videogames: banning 'Manhunt 2'

The Lisbon treaty continues its parliamentary pilgrimage across EU member states, organ donations, protecting minors from video games and food aid – it’s the latest news from Brussels

by Graziella Jost // 28/04/08

(Illustration: Henning Studte)

Broke joes

by Katharina Kloss // 23/04/08

REPORT
Fly Air Åland to visit the archipelago (Photo: Pntphoto/ Flickr)

Åland - å land neither Finnish nor Swedish

The 26, 000 islanders of this archipelago neighbouring Finland have the power to shape the future of Europe

by Angela Steen // 16/04/08

NEWS
(Photo: European commission)

I’ll phone you from the Irish clouds

The latest Greek commissioner tells you to mind your business, the EU in Kosovo and don't worry about internet downloads – it’s the latest news from Brussels

by Federico Poggi // 15/04/08

Videos: Barroso and Mamère are ecologically challenged

Two of Europe’s politicians talk ‘global solutions, global problems’ but sometime forget to put their words into action

by Jane Mery // 15/04/08

FOCUS
Stand up for Stubb? (Photo: Alexander Stubb website)

No love for lobbyists?

In the upcoming weeks, conservative MEP Alexander Stubb is due to propose a new legislation to control the some 15, 000 lobbyists in Brussels

by Fernando Navarro Sordo // 11/02/08

(Photo: European commission)

Emilio Caruso: 'I am a European worker'

The historical memory of the European commission is pleasantly transformed in the hands of an Italian, 64, who has seen so much and met so many, including Aldo Moro and Jacques Delors

by Chiara Puletti // 08/02/08

FEATURE
Cédric Ragot (Photo: DR)

1000 and more: Europe's young designers

Magazines in auction rooms, high consumption in the art market - trend review

by Anne-Laure Murier // 30/01/08

FOCUS
(Photos: oneras/ Pablo Gavilán/ Flickr)

Mobile phones: Eurotariffs

To reduce the prices of calls made or received when you are outside your home country, the EU has approved maximum rates that phone companies cannot exceed

by Fernando G. Acuña // 17/12/07

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