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08 Jan 2009 16:33
Friday 9Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...OSCE/Presidency
Greece
Greece took over the chair of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as from January 1st within a context that has been...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...EUPOL/Palestine
Council
On 1st January Englishman Paul Robert Kernaghan took over the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories, EUPOL COPPS. On this occasion the EU...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...G8/Presidency
Italy
Since 1st January Italy has been heading the rotating presidency of the G8 (including Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy, UK, Japan and Russia)....Near East/Gaza
Presidency
In the face of the Israeli attack on the Hamas in the Gaza Strip that started on 27th December, the French Presidency of the EU organised an...Ukraine
Studies/Reports
The Center for European Reform published a study in December entitled "Why Ukraine matters to Europe". Tomas Valasek explains that until the...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the... -
08 Jan 2009 11:23
Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...EUPOL/Palestine
Council
On 1st January Englishman Paul Robert Kernaghan took over the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories, EUPOL COPPS. On this occasion the EU...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...EU/Referendum
Iceland
A large majority of the Icelanders support the start of negotiations for their country's accession to the EU, an issue that is dividing the coalition...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...Russia/Ukraine
Presidency
The Russian gas group Gazprom decided to stop its gas deliveries to the Ukraine on 1st January when the contract with this country ran out after the...OSCE/Presidency
Greece
Greece took over the chair of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as from January 1st within a context that has been...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...New government
Belgium
On 30th December the new Belgian government led by Herman van Rompuy (CD&V) took oath before the Belgian King Albert II. He replaces Yves Leterme who...USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Wishes
France
As he presented his wishes to the French for the second time since his election French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke at length of the economic...Ukraine
Studies/Reports
The Center for European Reform published a study in December entitled "Why Ukraine matters to Europe". Tomas Valasek explains that until the... -
08 Jan 2009 03:30
Editorial by Jean-Dominique Giuliani: « Russian degassing »Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...G8/Presidency
Italy
Since 1st January Italy has been heading the rotating presidency of the G8 (including Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy, UK, Japan and Russia)....Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...EU/Referendum
Iceland
A large majority of the Icelanders support the start of negotiations for their country's accession to the EU, an issue that is dividing the coalition...Wishes
France
As he presented his wishes to the French for the second time since his election French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke at length of the economic...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...New government
Belgium
On 30th December the new Belgian government led by Herman van Rompuy (CD&V) took oath before the Belgian King Albert II. He replaces Yves Leterme who...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will... -
07 Jan 2009 22:21
Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...New government
Belgium
On 30th December the new Belgian government led by Herman van Rompuy (CD&V) took oath before the Belgian King Albert II. He replaces Yves Leterme who...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".EU/Referendum
Iceland
A large majority of the Icelanders support the start of negotiations for their country's accession to the EU, an issue that is dividing the coalition...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...Russia/Ukraine
Presidency
The Russian gas group Gazprom decided to stop its gas deliveries to the Ukraine on 1st January when the contract with this country ran out after the...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...OSCE/Presidency
Greece
Greece took over the chair of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as from January 1st within a context that has been...Near East/Gaza
Presidency
In the face of the Israeli attack on the Hamas in the Gaza Strip that started on 27th December, the French Presidency of the EU organised an...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In... -
07 Jan 2009 17:23
Thursday 8Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...OSCE/Presidency
Greece
Greece took over the chair of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as from January 1st within a context that has been...Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...Russia/Ukraine
Presidency
The Russian gas group Gazprom decided to stop its gas deliveries to the Ukraine on 1st January when the contract with this country ran out after the...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...EUPOL/Palestine
Council
On 1st January Englishman Paul Robert Kernaghan took over the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories, EUPOL COPPS. On this occasion the EU...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...Wishes
France
As he presented his wishes to the French for the second time since his election French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke at length of the economic... -
07 Jan 2009 12:24
Near East/GazaIn an editorial on his site Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Foundation analyses the challenges of the new gaz crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
Editorial by Jean-Dominique Giuliani: « Le dégazage russe » (The Russian degassing)
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Presidency
In the face of the Israeli attack on the Hamas in the Gaza Strip that started on 27th December, the French Presidency of the EU organised an...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...EUPOL/Palestine
Council
On 1st January Englishman Paul Robert Kernaghan took over the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories, EUPOL COPPS. On this occasion the EU...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...Wishes
France
As he presented his wishes to the French for the second time since his election French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke at length of the economic...Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...OSCE/Presidency
Greece
Greece took over the chair of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as from January 1st within a context that has been...Russia/Ukraine
Presidency
The Russian gas group Gazprom decided to stop its gas deliveries to the Ukraine on 1st January when the contract with this country ran out after the...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency". -
07 Jan 2009 05:31
Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...EUPOL/Palestine
Council
On 1st January Englishman Paul Robert Kernaghan took over the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories, EUPOL COPPS. On this occasion the EU...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...Ukraine
Studies/Reports
The Center for European Reform published a study in December entitled "Why Ukraine matters to Europe". Tomas Valasek explains that until the...New government
Belgium
On 30th December the new Belgian government led by Herman van Rompuy (CD&V) took oath before the Belgian King Albert II. He replaces Yves Leterme who...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...G8/Presidency
Italy
Since 1st January Italy has been heading the rotating presidency of the G8 (including Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy, UK, Japan and Russia)....Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be... -
06 Jan 2009 23:41
G8/Presidency
Italy
Since 1st January Italy has been heading the rotating presidency of the G8 (including Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy, UK, Japan and Russia)....USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...Ukraine
Studies/Reports
The Center for European Reform published a study in December entitled "Why Ukraine matters to Europe". Tomas Valasek explains that until the...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...Wishes
France
As he presented his wishes to the French for the second time since his election French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke at length of the economic...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...EU/Referendum
Iceland
A large majority of the Icelanders support the start of negotiations for their country's accession to the EU, an issue that is dividing the coalition...Near East/Gaza
Presidency
In the face of the Israeli attack on the Hamas in the Gaza Strip that started on 27th December, the French Presidency of the EU organised an...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous... -
06 Jan 2009 18:51
Wednesday 7Euro
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted the euro on 1st January; it became the 16th EU Member State to join the euro zone and to use the single currency, created 10 years...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...Wishes
France
As he presented his wishes to the French for the second time since his election French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke at length of the economic...Near East/Gaza
Presidency
In the face of the Israeli attack on the Hamas in the Gaza Strip that started on 27th December, the French Presidency of the EU organised an...New government
Belgium
On 30th December the new Belgian government led by Herman van Rompuy (CD&V) took oath before the Belgian King Albert II. He replaces Yves Leterme who...States/Crisis
Publications
The December issue of the German review 'Internationale Politik' is called "Die Stunde der Staaten - The States' Time". Indeed we see that during the...Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".G8/Presidency
Italy
Since 1st January Italy has been heading the rotating presidency of the G8 (including Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy, UK, Japan and Russia)....Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...OSCE/Presidency
Greece
Greece took over the chair of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as from January 1st within a context that has been...Ukraine
Studies/Reports
The Center for European Reform published a study in December entitled "Why Ukraine matters to Europe". Tomas Valasek explains that until the...Russia/Ukraine
Presidency
The Russian gas group Gazprom decided to stop its gas deliveries to the Ukraine on 1st January when the contract with this country ran out after the... -
06 Jan 2009 14:14
Future of the EU
Studies/Reports
It is now highly likely that Ireland will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and that the "Yes" will win. But what will happen then?...Development
Studies/Reports
In a study published on 22nd December by the DGAP (German Society for Foreign Policy) Jennifer Moreau and Alexander von Kap-Herr compare the work...Wishes
UK
In his New Year's speech British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown called on the British to "build a better tomorrow, from now on." In his opinion the UK...Russia/Ukraine
Presidency
The Russian gas group Gazprom decided to stop its gas deliveries to the Ukraine on 1st January when the contract with this country ran out after the...Happy New Year!
Foundation
The Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani and the Administrative Board together with the entire team wish you a very...Euro/10 years
ECB
1st January 2009 heralded the 10th anniversary of the euro and the euro system. Ten years ago the European currency, the euro, was introduced as a...Lessons/EU Presidency
Foundation
The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was the author of a column in the Figaro on 25th December entitled "After the Presidency".UK/Europe
Studies/Reports
In a study published by the Center for European Reform, Charles Grant explains why the UK is more euro-sceptic than the other European countries. In...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...Big Ben
UK
In 2009 the British Parliament will be organising several events to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Big Ben, the nickname given to the massive...Lithuania
Culture
On New Year's Eve the festivities in Vilnius, elected European cultural capital 2009, were launched. A series of lights and fireworks illuminated the...Employment
Germany
According to figures published on 2nd January by the German Statistics Office 40.35 milliojn people had work in 2008 ie 1.5% more than the previous...Interim Government
Belgium
Outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt succeeded in reaching agreement on 19th December to form an interim government until 23rd March next...Czech Republic
Presidency
Since 1st January the Czech Republic has been in office as President of the Council of the European Union for a six month period; its motto will be...Austria
Culture
The Austrian town of Linz has been declared "European Cultural Capital 2009" together with the Lithuanian town of Vilnius. For 12 months Linz will...EU/Referendum
Iceland
A large majority of the Icelanders support the start of negotiations for their country's accession to the EU, an issue that is dividing the coalition...G8/Presidency
Italy
Since 1st January Italy has been heading the rotating presidency of the G8 (including Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy, UK, Japan and Russia)....EUPOL/Palestine
Council
On 1st January Englishman Paul Robert Kernaghan took over the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories, EUPOL COPPS. On this occasion the EU...Treaty ratified
Italia
Italian deputies have voted at the unanimity on july, 31th the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, just one week after the positive vote from the...
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