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Essay | 06/05/2008

Europe's oppressive legacy

by Imre KerteszEurope’s oppressive legacy

The expansion of the EU to the east could have led to a dynamic of regeneration. Yet Nobel prize holder Imre Kertész sees rather an ideological vacuum in the EU at the beginning of the 21st century. » more

Article | 06/05/2008

Narrating the Nation: The power of the past

by Stefan BergerNarrating the Nation: The power of the past

Primitive myths, national heroes and future perspectives record the national history of a state. Since the 1980's, "the nation” has experienced a renaissance and revival of the past discourse, and could therefore fuel concepts of enemies. » more

Article | 06/05/2008

A history of European identity

by Wolfgang SchmaleA history of European identity

The European identity has varied for centuries. Yet at the beginning of the 21st century, it remains unclear whether and which "soul" Europe actually has. » more

Article | 06/05/2008

Communism in eastern central European national histories

by Attila PókCommunism in eastern central European national histories

"Proletariats of all countries – unite! – Class and international solidarity should be more important in Communist countries than the national affiliations. In political practice, however, this solution often did not accord with theory. » more

Article | 06/05/2008

The holocaust and European values

by Uffe ØstergårdThe holocaust and European values

A European memory of the holocaust was named by almost all EU countries over the last twenty years as an important assignment. » more

Article | 06/05/2008

Colonialism in the European memory

by Andreas EckertColonialism in the European memory

In more and more countries, science and the public concern themselves with the repercussions of colonial activity. Andreas Eckert shows how this history is dealt with in the individual countries. » more

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PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 28/08/2008

Old Europe

Old Europe

According to a recent study by the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat), Europe's population is growing too old. The study estimates that in 50 years' time a third of the EU's population will be over 65 years of age, and in some states the number of inhabitants could even go down. This will also have a negative impact on Europe's social systems. What are the ramifications of this prognosis for Europe? 

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