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Pressed by a coalition of associations, on September 16 the European commission organised the first summit dedicated entirely to the Roma people. Where can we start to implement a global policy to improve the situation of these people, the largest ethnic minority in Europe?
During Serb war criminal Radovan Karadzic's last appearance before the Hague at the end of August, judge Iain Bonomy resisted attempts to challenge the validity of the trial. Karadzic is to report ‘irregularities’ at a special hearing on 17 September
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
Don't be poking fun at Italy - from Marie Curie prizewinner Luisa Corrado to FIAT promoter Lapo Elkann, Italians are reclaiming their right to reinvigorate the country
Frozen incomes and an inflation rate above the European average - purchasing power is at a breaking point in a country where poverty particularly affects the younger population
Producing and transporting energy; the commission has adopted a ‘package’ of measures to control the EU market’s share of gas and electricity. But eight member states, including France and Germany, are opposed
Spain is suffering from the after-effects of a decade of impressive economic growth. The threat of economic downturn will play an important role in the upcoming elections on 9 March
As a consequence of encouraging young students to travel the world, it's necessary to expect that many of them, inspired by the itch to travel, decide to move away and work. How do they manage?
How far can art go? What taboos remain? Art often both fascinates and disgusts, in an attempt at containing cultural boundaries
Faced with Russian oligarchs or American magnates buying out their clubs, some supporters are trying the same tactic out of sheer desperation
The smoking ban, in force in many of the 27 EU member states, may soon take hold in the Czech Republic. Prague’s anti-smoking lobby steps up its fight against the fog. Plus a smoking ban guide map in the EU
Name: Erasmus. Date of birth : 1987. Birthplace: Brussels - the European institutions are rather proud of their baby, which celebrates 20 years in 2007
As the nuclear crisis deepens, isn't it time that Europe put aside its differences with Iran's opposition party, asks MEP Paulo Casaca.
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