Dossier | 24/09/2008
Biofuel can be produced not only from rapeseed oil but also from Chinese silver grass and maize or from organic waste products like wheat straw or poplar twigs. Yet it is increasingly coming under attack in Europe because people say its production requires a lot of water and wastes food. So is green oil a myth? » more
Article The dream of clean energy
Article The lesser evil
Dossier | 27/08/2008
Megaphones and placards, collective agreements and works councils: it's hard
to imagine Europe without its trade unions and all their campaigns. But how
up-to-date - and effective - are they when it comes to protecting workers'
rights? What are the challenges they face? » more
Article Yours or mine
Article No safety net
Facts Nordic power
Dossier | 23/07/2008
Each summer gays and lesbians take to the streets across Europe to demonstrate for their rights. The Europride 08 festival in Stockholm, starting on 25 July, is such an occasion. What is the current state of affairs regarding equal rights for homosexuals in Europe? Marriage, children - yes or no? » more
Article Tying the Knot?
Article Wanted Children
Dossier | 09/07/2008
A new directive on the return of illegal immigrants recently came into force in the EU. Because of its controversial nature it is often referred to as the deportation directive. But what is the situation of people who have already been living in the EU for some time without papers? How does Europe deal with irregular migrants? » more
Background Being there
Article Providing help
Dossier | 04/06/2008
The European Football Championships have the power to move masses. What do the championships mean for the European economy, politics and integration? And how are Poland and Ukraine, the hosts of EURO 2012, preparing for the event? » more
Background The Consumption Myth
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