Not a babelian yet?
Not a babelian yet?
Alexander Alvaro, 33, pokes fun at the lack of security in the European parliament building in Strasbourg, in a video posted on Youtube on 24 September. Part of the roof caved in on 7 August
Part of the roof of the parliament building, which caved in on 7 August whilst activities were out of session, gave wake to criticism of where parliament should really be
Those in favour of the European parliament remaining in Brussels will be happy in September. The latest weekly news from Brussels
Where do these bands get their names from? We sweep the UK, Belgium, Switzerland and France for our monthly music pick this April
Openness, transparency, efficiency: which buildings need a democracy? We span the European parliament, palace, court of human rights and Central Bank
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
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
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
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
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
The Strasbourg-based organisation defends human rights in Europe and needs to combat its dwindling visibility
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
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
On 14 October the entirely new centre-left Italian Democrat Party (PD) chooses its new leader. An action far from a disappointment for voters
On 11 July, approval was predicted for the motion backing the European Parliament to host the intergovernmental conference on 23 July
The recent accession of Bulgaria and Romania was the pill that the ultra nationalists in the European Parliament took, doubling their superpower forces
Representing a mere 2.5% of the EU chamber, the new far-right group in parliament is receiving the political cold shoulder
One million citizens petition Brussels to become the seat of EU parliament
On 1st February 2001, the first 100% European media was born.
Advertising
The Paris local team organized last week a Europe on the ground in Paris. Have here some insights about what happens during an EOTG.
Copyright & mentions
cafebabel.com is a place for open debate: the opinions expressed in articles are those of the author alone. All published facts are verified.
To find out more, click here, and read the and our privacy policy.
Copyright © 2007 Babel International All rights reserved
