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08 Jan 2009 16:04
Friday 9Employment
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...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".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?...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 10:51
USA
Georgia
On 25th December the spokesperson for the Georgian Foreign Minister, Khatuna Iosava announced the launch of negotiations between Georgia and the USA...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...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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)....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...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...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".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...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... -
08 Jan 2009 02:59
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...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...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...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?...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".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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his... -
07 Jan 2009 21:53
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
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...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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?...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...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". -
07 Jan 2009 16:54
Thursday 8Russia/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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...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...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...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".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...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...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...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...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...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...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... -
07 Jan 2009 11:55
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
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...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...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...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...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... -
07 Jan 2009 04:46
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...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...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...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...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?...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 23:12
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...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...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...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...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...Government
Romania
Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Bloc achieved the confidence of the Romanian parliament on 22nd December with regard to the composition of his...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?...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
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... -
06 Jan 2009 18:25
Wednesday 7Treaty 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...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...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...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/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...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...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)....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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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".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...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... -
06 Jan 2009 13:48
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)....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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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?...Bicentenary
Finland
Finland is commemorating the bicentary of it gaining autonomous status on 17th September 1809 with the Hamina Treaty which associated Finland with...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...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...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...
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