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Dossier | 16/07/2008

Tourism

Tourism

To the beach or to the mountains, cultural heritage or sport, cheap airlines, an environmentally-friendly trip or holidays in the Balkans: how is Europe's tourism sector changing? Who finds Europe an attractive holiday destination nowadays? Or has it mostly boiled down to Europeans visiting each other? » more

Article Time to Be Off
Facts Money makes the world go round
Facts Neighbours

Dossier | 09/07/2008

Illegality

Illegality

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 | 02/07/2008

The Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea

A large semi-enclosed sea, the Baltic was already an important trade region in Roman times. Today it is a major holiday destination and perhaps soon a transport route for Russian gas. Who wants what in the Baltic? » more

Article Looking into the Distance
Article A sea of interests
Commentary What Is Balticness?

Dossier | 26/06/2008

French Presidency

French Presidency

From July 1, 2008 France will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2008. Which are its objectives? And how will Nicolas Sarkozy deal with the crisis after the Irish no? » more

Article Sarkozy's European politics
Article The Europe that protects, but what?

Dossier | 25/06/2008

Ireland's No

Ireland's No

The Irish rejection of the Treaty of Lisbon has Europe seriously reflecting on its future. Is there a way out of the crisis? Do referendums make sense at all? And what do the Irish now expect from the EU? » more

Debate Dead or alive?
Article The naysayers

Dossier | 18/06/2008

Television

Television

In Europe television is often a national affair, yet increasingly it is becoming an international business. How do European television stations work together – both in Europe and abroad? » more

Article Getting the big picture
Interview "The marketing era"
Facts Watching the others

Dossier | 11/06/2008

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking

500,000 humans are traded in Europe every year. How is human trafficking exposed, and what is being done to combat it? What are the European structures behind organised crime's third largest source of income? » more

Interview "Addressing the demand"
Background The dark side of the European dream

Dossier | 04/06/2008

Football

Football

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

Dossier | 28/05/2008

Low wages

Low wages

People who work should be paid appropriately. The European Social Charter classifies salaries below 60 percent of average national net incomes as inappropriate. How is the low-wage sector developing in Europe? » more

Facts Average earners

Dossier | 21/05/2008

Sing!

Sing!

Singing is good for you, it's fun and makes you healthier and more intelligent. Where, when and how do Europeans sing - aside from in the Eurovision Song Contest? » more

Interview "Singing is sexy again"
Commentary Music pirates
Facts Philistines?

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PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 18/07/2008

Corruption in Bulgaria and Romania

Corruption in Bulgaria and Romania

Rumania and Bulgaria are the problem children among the new EU member states. Corruption is growing in both countries, and according to the EU Commission the justice reform and fight against organised crime leave much to be desired. The Commission's new progress report, due to be officially published on 23 July 2008 gives little grounds for hope that the situation will improve. Now the two countries are threatened with harsh sanctions.

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