Some of the many leaders who have responded to YOUR ideas:
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6 Feb
2013
2013
Should the EU have a single speed limit?
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Earlier today, the European Parliament voted in favour of a draft law that would tighten noise limits for all cars sold in Europe. The law argues that: “Persistent exposure to high levels of traffic noise can prove physically draining, disrupt organ functions and …
5 Feb
2013
2013
Should the Western Balkans look Eastwards?
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Later this week, the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee will be discussing the progress of Serbia towards EU membership. The prospect of EU membership in the Western Balkans is a topic we’ve covered a fair bit recently (see here and here, for example), …
23 Jan
2013
2013
LIVEBLOG: David Cameron’s EU Speech
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Good morning, and welcome to Debating Europe’s liveblog of British Prime Minister David Cameron’s much-anticipated (and much-delayed) EU speech! Mr Cameron will be delivering his speech in London at 8am GMT, and (given how much build-up there’s been) there should …
21 Jan
2013
2013
Should conscription be abolished in Europe?
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On Sunday, Austrians voted in a national referendum on whether or not their country should scrap the draft. Around 60 percent voted in favour of keeping compulsory military service, meaning Austria will remain one of the few European countries to …
18 Jan
2013
2013
Is there a sense of solidarity in Europe?
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British Prime Minister David Cameron’s much anticipated “Europe speech” was cancelled today in the wake of the hostage crisis in Algeria. However, substantial extracts of his speech were pre-briefed to journalists, who have been struggling with the conditional tense in …
3 Jan
2013
2013
LIVE BLOG: World Universities Debating Championships Finals
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Welcome back, folks! We hope you all had a festive holiday season, and are all ready to get back to debating Europe in 2013! Today, Debating Europe will be liveblogging the World Universities Debating Championships in Berlin, Germany. You’ll be able to follow our coverage …
17 Dec
2012
2012
Debating Europe Schools: Denmark
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Debating Europe wants to give students the chance to question policymakers, debate with fellow students from other European countries, and learn more about the work of the EU. To achieve this goal, we are working closely with schools and colleges …
10 Dec
2012
2012
Does the EU deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Today, in a ceremony in Oslo, the European Union will officially be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for “over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.” Debating Europe will be liveblogging …
27 Nov
2012
2012
Is it time to reconsider a European Constitution?
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Earlier this month, we put up a post asking if it was time to re-open the European treaties. It was a lively debate, and we had a good number of comments and questions sent in by readers. However, one interesting angle that …
22 Nov
2012
2012
Should the EU budget be cut?
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Later today, European leaders will be meeting in Brussels to discuss the EU’s next seven-year budget. Despite such negotiations regularly stretching into the early hours, this week’s summit may drag on even longer than usual (and, potentially, be even more ill-tempered). Journalists and diplomats are being advised …