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Dublin II Regulation and its impact on Greece.
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One of the main reasons that parties like the Golden Dawn in Greece have found fertile ground to spread, is of course the economic crisis. But it is not the only one. Illegal immigration into Europe, puts a strain on our societies' fabric as people a...
The Cyprus dispute.
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Recently the EU Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs and the euro Mr. Olli Rehn, stated that "the re-unification of Cyprus would give a major boost to the economic and social development of the island." That is the wish of most Cyprio...
European Union of the people, or the elites?
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It is Europe's Day today and events are happening all over Europe to remind us of our achievements as a continent, but also debate on the new direction that our continent must follow. But most people find it hard to be convinced or bothered, after al...
Hungary slips but Europe still focuses on Austerity.
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For the past few years Europe is focusing on its economic crisis. Countries like Greece, Ireland, Portugal and others that received a bail-out package from the EU/IMF, as well as those that might need the same measures in the future are always on the...
First Croatian European Parliament elections 2013.
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On the eve of Croatia's accession in the European Union on the 1st of July 2013, the country held its first ever European elections. It will send 12 new MEPs in the European Parliament. Turnout in the election on Sunday (14 April) was just 20.7...
Mrs Viviane Reding's message to Greece, in Thessaloniki.
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On the 22nd of March, the EU Commission's Vice President Mrs Viviane Reding visited Thessaloniki, Greece to speak to its citizens. Mrs Reding is a very capable speaker and really engaged in her job and the European project. And I think it was ab...
A Celtic Tiger for some, but a kitten for most?
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Ireland is in recent years engulfed by the crisis in the euro-zone that affects many other European countries. The country went from being one of the shining examples in the EU, to receiving an EU/IMF bail-out loan to avoid bankruptcy. Many new EU...
A European Ministry of Finance?
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The ongoing economic crisis in Europe and its currency creates an unprecedented need to find solutions. Yet somehow the way our leaders are dealing with it, has only caused a great divide among the European nations. There has been widespread criticis...
Defending European values and culture.
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I grew up in a Europe dominated by American or "Anglophone" songs and movies. But I remember when I was young, I was exposed at home to music from France, Italy and Greece, apart from the popular English speaking one. So what ever happened to Europea...
The Irish position of the new CAP.
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Roughly 40% of the annual EU budget is currently taken up by CAP, the well-known system of agricultural subsidies and programs that first came into force in 1962. The EU’s new budget for 2014-2020, the Multiannual Financial Framework (...
Cypriot Bail-Out: Seriously Mrs. Merkel?
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The drama that unfolds in the Euro-zone seems to be never ending. This weekend another member of the block has applied for a bail out. One of the Mediterranean nations-Cyprus, applied for a 10 billion € bail out, but that is not where the shock...
It is a banker's world!!!
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As if they did not have enough nerve to demand to be bailed out with public money, now some banks in Europe are bank in business as usual. Our whole lives were changed because of the crisis, that is a crisis of credit. Many of us had to go through ve...
Why have gender quotas in Europe?
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Today is International Women's Day and there is a great focus on getting women across Europe becoming more involved in politics and other top leading positions in business and trade. It is a part of a greater effort in closing the gap between gender...
Oh, for the love of Gold, Greeks.. Give us a break!
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Recently another riddle baffles me, coming from my native Greece. There is an on-going protest taking place back home about the opening of the gold mines in the northern Greek region of Halkidiki. People protest against it, claiming...
Italian Election results, 2013... A deja vu!!
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It is the talk of the week! The Italian elections have rocked Europe and sent shocks across the continent and the Markets. The result was much feared, but expected. Mario Monti's party failed to gain any significant support, while more populist parti...
Those who rule shape the way we think. But with what criteria?
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If we look back to the whole history and civilization of the human race, we will sadly realize that it was created by the few. The elites, the ones with the money, power and in a position with their ideas, ambitions, interests, values or vision to s...
Should European citizens be happy about the ESM?
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While the European people are suffering from the ongoing economic crisis, they look up to their leaders for a solution. They want to stop living in austerity, losing their jobs, seeing their incomes shrink. They want a better, secure future...
A very predictable new EU Budget for 2013.
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After nail biting negotiations of the EU Council to agree on the EU Budget 2013 that will transform EU's policies and finances for the next 10 years, the budget was agreed. Now it is up to the European Parliament to vote for it and approve it, in ord...
Racism in Israel: but what if it happened in Europe?
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/eliseknutsen/2013/01/28/israel-foribly-injected-african-immigrant-women-with-birth-control/While the World is shocked by Berlusconi's ridiculous claims recently, giving support to Mussolini and his fascist regime, s...
Cameron's dangerous bluff!
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In the aftermath of the long awaited British PM David Cameron's speech on the future of the British EU membership, one would think that another front has opened on the uncertain future of the EU. Or has it? Reactions came fast from many of Europe's l...
