Dossier | 13/08/2008
For Europe, China's rise is both fascinating and frightening. But in fact Europe and China can look back on many centuries of exchanging goods, inventions and above all ideas. What do we know today about each other's culture, history or media? And what should we know in order to understand one another better? » more
Article A More Astute View
Interview "China is a minefield"
Dossier | 06/08/2008
All eyes are on China: the most populous country on earth will be host to the entire world during the Olympic Games. It is only thirty years since China launched its reform policy and opened to the world. What is the current state of Sino-European relations in business and politics? » more
Article A Happy Couple?
Article Friendly Rhetoric
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 | 16/07/2008
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
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
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