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Björn Lomborg: Europe's sceptical environmentalist

In front | REPORT
Björn Lomborg (Photo: BL/ lomborg.com)

The Danish political scientist opposes hype, scaremongering and media coverage about the environment. He tells us whether Europe has got its priorities right for tackling the world’s environmental problems

by Nicholas Newman // 11/03/08

OPINION

No Lisbon treaty referendum for the Brits

A Europhile goes against the British PM's masquerade, as the bill has its first reading in the House of Lords on 12 March

by Adriano Farano // 12/03/08

PORTRAIT
(Photos: ©Robinwood.com)

Robin Wood: Germany's bare branch avenger

Several urban landmarks have been used to great effect by environmentalists as a political canvas to preserve forests. Today, creative and spectacular actions are still somewhat of a trademark

by Sonia Gigler // 11/03/08

INTERVIEW
Vittorio Prodi (Photo: European parliament)

Vittorio Prodi: another Kyoto is possible

Is Europe starting to take the fight against climate change seriously?

by Andrea Bassi // 11/03/08

Zapatero celebrates a complicated victory in Spain

On 9 March, the socialist prime minister won another four year term in office, but his margin of alliances is limited with the rise of the right. A 75.3% participation rate quashed the nationalist pole, allowing for an English–style two-party system

by Fernando Navarro Sordo // 10/03/08

FOCUS
Didn't you know that feminism is still trendy (Photo: Gaelx/Flickr)

Women's Day, a European clause

Uniforming the laws concerning the rights of women in the EU from the top down is an exciting idea and a necessity that is gaining support from militants all across the EU

by Jane Mery // 07/03/08

MULTIMEDIA

Videos: Zapatero, Sarkozy, Berlusconi and Aznar get their tongues out

It’s pure logic - EU politicians should be able to speak several languages without problems, right? The truth is a bit worse

by Eduardo S. Garcés // 05/03/08

(Photo: Centre Virtuel/ Flickr)

Brussels: commissioners play musical chairs

Frattini and Kyprianou to jump ship? Internal stories of fraud, external stories of fraud and far too few children born in Europe - it's the latest news from the EU capital

by Stella Willborn // 03/03/08

FOCUS
Anne Hidalgo in Paris (cafebabel.com)

Spain votes on 9 March, and not just in Spain

Both Spanish and French voters go to the polls to vote in their legislative and municipal elections this month

by Fernando Navarro Sordo // 03/03/08

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

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MEP Alain Lamassoure: 'A Europe built on European networks'

Opinion: 'The enormous divide between the European Union and public opinion is surprising. We've removed all the boundaries between us and brought down the barriers - except where public debate is concerned'

by f.navarro // 28/07/08

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"The End of New Labour"

As much as the London mayoral election was heralded as a sign of impending doom for Gordon Brown, yesterday’s UK by-election (an election between major polls in a small area) result in Crewe will certainly now overshadow it. The crushing defeat of Labour saw a massive 17.6 percent ...

by gulfstreamBlues // 23/05/08

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Life Extention for Nuclear Plant

In joining the European Union Lithuania signed the Treaty of Accession Protocol No. 4, according to which, our country commits itself to phase out the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) by 2009. However, it was suddenly realized, that closing the nuclear plant means leaving Lithuania without a sufficient nuclear power ...

by Indre // 05/05/08




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