European Council President Herman van Rompuy, speaking to a camera crew at the United Nations on Wednesday, said that the European Union is the ‘fatherland’ of democracy. Incoming search terms:fatherland democracy

The EU’s relations with Kazakhstan are set to deepen in the near future despite a controversial presidential election last Sunday. twurl.nl President Nursultan Nazarbayev extended his 20-year rule over the

The EU’s relations with Kazakhstan are set to deepen in the near future despite a controversial presidential election last Sunday. twurl.nl President Nursultan Nazarbayev extended his 20-year rule over the

‘What are the prospects for participatory democracy in Europe?’ Under this question the European Economic and Social Committee on Tuesday 22 March 2011 in Brussels convened an extraordinary meeting of

‘What are the prospects for participatory democracy in Europe?’ Under this question the European Economic and Social Committee on Tuesday 22 March 2011 in Brussels convened an extraordinary meeting of

European Parliament Vice-President Isabelle Durant (Greens/EFA, Belgium) on Tuesday outlined her views on participatory democracy at the extraordinary meeting of Group III (“Various Interests”) of the European Economic and Social

European Parliament Vice-President Isabelle Durant (Greens/EFA, Belgium) on Tuesday outlined her views on participatory democracy at the extraordinary meeting of Group III (“Various Interests”) of the European Economic and Social

Jillian van Turnhout, Irish member of Group III (“Various Interests”) of the European Economic and Social Committee, presents the draft roadmap for participatory democracy at the end of a full-day

Jillian van Turnhout, Irish member of Group III (“Various Interests”) of the European Economic and Social Committee, presents the draft roadmap for participatory democracy at the end of a full-day

Participatory Democracy: Luca Jahier, President of Group III (“Various Interests”) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) draws conclusions at the end of a day of marathon-talks on participatory

Participatory Democracy: Luca Jahier, President of Group III (“Various Interests”) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) draws conclusions at the end of a day of marathon-talks on participatory

Interview with Jan Olsson, former member of Group III (“Various interests”) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), and rapporteur of the opinion. Mr. Olssen is In its extraordinary

Interview with Jan Olsson, former member of Group III (“Various interests”) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), and rapporteur of the opinion. Mr. Olssen is In its extraordinary

Participatory Democracy: Interview with Jan Olsson, EESC

Participatory Democracy: Interview with Maureen O’Neill, Vice President of Group III (“Various Interests”), at the European Economic and Social Committee, also known as EESC. In its extraordinary meeting on 22

Participatory Democracy: Interview with Conny Reuter, President of the Social Platform and Secretary General of Solidar, at Tuesday’s EESC conference in Brussels. Also see: www.eesc.europa.eu

Participatory Democracy: Interview with Conny Reuter, President of the Social Platform and Secretary General of Solidar, at Tuesday’s EESC conference in Brussels. Also see: www.eesc.europa.eu Incoming search terms:participatory democracy in belgium

Luca Jahier, President of Group III of the European Economic and Social Committee, speaks in an interview about the EESC’s 22 March conference on participatory democracy. In its extraordinary meeting

Guido Westerwelle, the German Foreign MInister spoke to journalists on his arrival at the EU Council in Brussels ahead of tomorrow’s EU Summit. He told journalists that Germany would do

Guido Westerwelle, the German Foreign MInister spoke to journalists on his arrival at the EU Council in Brussels ahead of tomorrow’s EU Summit. He told journalists that Germany would do

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told delegates at the Human Rights Council session this Monday that “democratic change must grow from within, it cannot be implanted from the outside.”

At the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels this week, Ministers from the EU27 were unanimously critical of Colonel Gaddafi’s violent response to mounting protests, which have left over 200 dead.

At the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels this week, Ministers from the EU27 were unanimously critical of Colonel Gaddafi’s violent response to mounting protests, which have left over 200 dead.

In her most recent statement on Egypt following Hosni Mubarak’s departure as Egyptian president, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton called on the army to be guardians of the people, to

In her most recent statement on Egypt following Hosni Mubarak’s departure as Egyptian president, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton called on the army to be guardians of the people, to

Hillary Clinton has called for increased international support for Egpyt as it faces major political and social change in the coming months and years. Mrs Clinton feels that suimple elections

Hillary Clinton has called for increased international support for Egpyt as it faces major political and social change in the coming months and years. Mrs Clinton feels that suimple elections

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday was one of the EU leaders who called for a peaceful transition to democracy in Egypt. Talking to journalists at the European

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday was one of the EU leaders who called for a peaceful transition to democracy in Egypt. Talking to journalists at the European

“We are for a peaceful solution through dialogue” “We are for a peaceful solution through dialogue,” said President Barroso on the situation in Egypt: “Dialogue is the only way for

British foreign minister William Hague on Monday commented on the recent developments in Egypt.

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, speaking in English to journalists on Monday, says the European Union needs to support the democractic developments in Egypt.

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, speaking in English to journalists on Monday, says the European Union needs to support the democractic developments in Egypt.

European Council President Herman van Rompuy on Monday was questioned by students at Warsaw University on democracy in the European Union. Przewodniczącego Rady Europejskiej Herman van Rompuy w poniedziałek był

European Council President Herman van Rompuy on Monday was questioned by students at Warsaw University on democracy in the European Union. Przewodniczącego Rady Europejskiej Herman van Rompuy w poniedziałek był Incoming search terms:eu commision warsaw tvvan rompuy warsaw university

The Lisbon Treaty’s provision for an European Citizens Initiative is a world first, and an important new aspect of citizens democracy in the European Union according to Olivier Chastel, Belgian Incoming search terms:Jorgo Riss

During question time in the European Parliament, UKIP leader and MEP Nigel Farage locks horns with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso over Wikileaks, the democratic legitimacy of the European

Nigel Farage MEP for the United Kingdom Independence Party warned European leaders of a collapse of the 750 billion euro safety net if Portugal and Spain will have to be Incoming search terms:collapse of euro*saftey of

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen refects on the future challenges for the military alliance at the opening of the 2010 NATO summit in Lisbon.

EESC: a bridge between Europe and organised civil society. The new president and vice presidents of the European Economic and Social Committee outline their thoughts on European issues as they Incoming search terms:eesc a bridge between europe and organised civil

FOR VERSION WITHOUT MUSIC – www.youtube.com ► European Parliament, Brussels – 24.02.2010 ► Speaker:Nigel Farage MEP, UKIP, Co-President of the EFD group. ► Debate: European Council and Commission statements – Incoming search terms:nigel farage on herman van rompuy transcriptNigel Farage

The European Commission this week has launched a formal proposal to create a European Citizens Initiative. Once the mechanism is fully approved, one million signatures from citizens of EU member

Jose Manuel Barroso reacts at a press conference after the European Parliament re-elected him as president of the European Commission for a second five-year term, for the 2009-2014 period.

► European Parliament, Strasbourg – 15 July 2009. It is the end of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council and Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer is making his final

The Berlin Wall – to the rest of the world – is the symbol of the division of Europe. Its not what ended communism. Its not what started the collapse

ec.europa.eu On 4-7 June 2009 Europe goes to vote for a new European Parliament. Women represent half of the electorate, but will this be reflected by the number of seats

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Regrettably, it’s no news anymore when fresh reports surface that prove again how non-institutional democratic initiatives in the European Union are stiffled by those in power in the corridors of the European institutions. Intimidation? Smear campaign? Corruption? Dishonesty? Many journalists

The 2008 selection of ten success stories where EU action has led to tangible results in the everyday lives of citizens. These range from measures to mitigate the financial crisis