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Debate | 30/05/2007

The Controversy over Soviet Monuments in Eastern Europe

by Berthold ForssmanThe Controversy over Soviet Monuments in Eastern Europe

The relocation of a Soviet monument from the centre of the Estonian capital Tallinn to another site has led to serious rioting and a diplomatic imbroglio. The controversy over the bronze statue in Estonia provides an illustration of Eastern Europe's approach to history and of relations between Russia and Europe. » more

Article | 30/05/2007

Historical myths new and old

by Isolde CharimHistorical myths new and old

Does Europe have a collective memory? Or do national histories dominate European consciousness? Isolde Charim discusses the issue with reference to national mythologies. » more

Article | 30/05/2007

Russia's new-old places of memory

by Jutta ScherrerRussia’s new-old places of memory

The public discourse surrounding Russia's history makes little attempt to engage in the work of memory, as Jutta Scherrer has found. Instead, the discourse attempts to rehabilitate Russia's shaky self-image by means of a state-controlled culture of commemoration. » more

Article | 30/05/2007

Can we learn to remember?

by Ana BlandianaCan we learn to remember?

The Sighet Memorial is an impressive monument to the victims of Communism. How do its Romanian visitors respond to this confrontation with their past? » more

Pictures | 30/05/2007

Dismantling Memorials in a Wave of Iconoclasm

Dismantling Memorials in a Wave of Iconoclasm

As in the period following the collapse of the Soviet Union, a second wave of iconoclasm is sweeping across Eastern Europe. An examination of the treatment of Soviet era relics. » more

From the press | 30/05/2007

The Controversy over History

Relations between the East European members of the EU and Russia are burdened by their history, of which they take exceedingly different views. The dispute about the Soviet bronze statue in Estonia illustrates that Europe has become a more complicated place. » more

Links | 30/05/2007

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Main focus of 19/03/2010

Middle East violence menaces Europe

Middle East violence menaces Europe

The peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine are grinding to a halt, while missile attacks from the Gaza Strip, Israeli air strikes and the announced construction of new settlements in East Jerusalem have done much to poison the atmosphere. The maelstrom of violence will engender more terror and thus threaten Europe, commentators write.

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