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Dülffer, Meike
Meike Dülffer was an editor for euro|topics. She studied Slavic studies, Eastern European History and Politics. She trained as a journalist at Berliner Zeitung before becoming the senior editor of the Netzeitung.
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The author has so far published 7 articles on euro|topics.
1. Debate | 24/04/2008
The Union for the Mediterranean: a fixation?
With the founding of a Union for the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to set a new course in European politics. Could the EU benefit from an alliance with the countries on the Mediterranean's southern shores, or would such an alliance in the south be competition for the EU? » more
2. Debate | 26/03/2008
1968 - a European movement?
The protests of 1968 became an important chapter in the national history of many European countries. Retrospectives, memories and analyses play a central role in the debates in Eastern and Western Europe. To what extent were the events in different European countries connected, therefore constituting a European movement? » more
3. Debate | 22/10/2007
Populism in Europe
A new brand of populism has emerged in the eastern European states of the EU in recent years and has even penetrated their governing parties. In the past twenty years western Europe has also experienced its own brand of populism. How dangerous is populism today? » more
4. Debate | 27/08/2007
Fortress Europe
The EU is strengthening its external borders. In order to secure the expanded Schengen area, new modern border installations are planned for the EU's eastern boundary, while the EU border protection agency Frontex is operating at Europe's southern limits. How does this external border change Europe? » more
5. Debate | 12/06/2007
How Europeans see Turkey
Should Turkey become a member of the EU? Can it even be considered European? Few questions are the source of such intense debate between Europe's politicians and intellectuals as these. The different positions in this discussion seem irreconcilable, yet they are accelerating the pace of change and contributing to the formation of a European identity. » more
6. Debate | 22/03/2007
European Identity
The EU is celebrating its birthday, but it's not quite sure of its identity. The celebrations suggest its story began 50 years ago, but does everyone see it this way? What is the nature of Europe? And where are its borders? » more
7. Debate | 25/01/2007
Free Movement for Workers in the EU
Every EU citizen has a right to work in all countries of the European Union. For memberstates that joined the EU in 2004 and 2007 however, there is a transitional period of up to seven years. Why? » more