Channel: Growth Europe

Debating Europe Schools: Belgium

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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 …

Should the rules for internships be tougher?

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All this week, Debating Europe will be publishing a themed series of posts looking at the issue of youth unemployment in Europe. With young people the first to be fired and the last to be hired in a crisis, this …

Do we need an EU directive on bank accounts?

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Today’s post is the second in our series, published in partnership with ING, looking at the future of banking services in Europe. The topic we’ll be covering today is the ease of banking across borders, which is (as some of our …

Do you trust the European Union?

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On Saturday, we liveblogged the European Commission’s “Debate on the Future of Europe” event in Brussels; a townhall-style debate with the Vice-President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding. An audience of ordinary citizens (i.e. not just the usual crowd from …

LIVEBLOG: Debate on the Future of Europe

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What do YOU want the EU to look like in 2020? This is probably the single most important question we can discuss on Debating Europe, and we’ll be looking at it today as we liveblog the “Debate on the Future …

Debating Europe Schools: Spain

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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 …

Who will you vote for in the European Parliament elections?

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Today, Debating Europe is publishing the third and final round of its head-to-head video debate in the European Parliament between Sergei Stanishev, former Prime Minister of Bulgaria, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party and President of the Party of European …

Welcome to Debating Europe Vote 2014!

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Change is made by those who stand up and speak. Today, we’re excited to launch a new initiative for our platform: Debating Europe Vote 2014! With unemployment at record levels, rising extremism and popular discontent, Europe needs to hear YOUR voice. Get …

Should EU rules on food nutrition be tougher?

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All this week, Debating Europe will be publishing a themed series of posts looking at the issue of health and wellness in Europe. With healthcare budgets increasingly coming under pressure, it’s important to look at ways to maintain public health …

How can we encourage healthier lifestyles?

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All this week, Debating Europe will be publishing a themed series of posts looking at the issue of health and wellness in Europe. With healthcare budgets increasingly coming under pressure, it’s important to look at ways to maintain public health …