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EUMIGRE study: New European Mobilities at times of crisis – Listen on demand
New European Mobilities at times of crisis: Emigration Aspirations and Practices of Young Greek Adults – Listen to our discussion with researcher Manolis Pratsinakis about his…
EU TURMOIL: Dijsselbloem says southern Europe countries wasted cash on BOOZE and WOMEN – Renzi asks Eurogroup president to resign (video)
The Dutch minister of economy, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, has ruffled feathers by accusing southern EU states on frittering away money on frivolous purchases. Mr Dijsselbloem, also…
US President Barack Obama to visit Greece on November 14-15 – Greek debt relief will be on the agenda
Outgoing US President Barack Obama is expected to visit Athens on November 14 and 15 and meet with Alexis Tsipras, according to reports on Tuesday,…
Hungary’s refugee referendum not valid after voters stay away
The Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has failed to convince a majority of his population to vote in a referendum on closing the door to…
Dutch Ex-EU anti-trust commissioner Neelie Kroes failed to declare directorship of Bahamas offshore
Leak of files from Bahamas corporate register reveals former head of Europe’s antitrust watchdog was recruited by UAE venture set up to buy Enron asset….
EU Court landmark decision opens door for legal cases by EU citizens against austerity measures
An important decision for the protection of human rights in times of bailouts and austerity. For the first time, the European Court of Justice explicitly…
Greece eyes alliance of southern EU states against austerity in Athens Meeting today
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras invited the leaders of six southern EU countries to a conference in Athens today September 9, as he moves to…
United Kingdom votes for ‘Brexit,’ – David Cameron to step down over EU referendum result
The United Kingdom voted to end 43 years of European Union membership after a bitterly divisive referendum campaign that ended dramatically Friday with the resignation of the…
Ken Loach: “The programme of austerity is killing us”
On Sunday May 22nd, the 69th Cannes Film Festival reached its end, with Ken Loach being the winner of the Palme d’Or prize. The…
No protection for whistleblowers – The EU is once again siding with the big multinational tax evaders
With 503 votes in favor and 131 against the european parliament approved a new European directive that protects multinationals from “digital crime”. The new directive…