Monthly Archives: November 2013
Can The Greens Get It Together Online?
The 46 Green Parties from across the EU are staging a Pan-European election. They are in the process of selecting their “front” runners, who will represent them across Europe during the elections to the EU parliament next May. The election, described as innovative e-democracy invites all “Green minded people” to register online. On registration, the …
EU Political Groups Select Candidates
Last week, I attended a conference in Brussels organised by the EPP Group within the EU Committee of the Regions. Some 64 journalists, broadcasters and columnists drawn from across the member states attended. The three days of interactive training provided the opportunity to hear from MEPs, Commission Spokespersons and Media consultants. While the meeting was …
Will Immigration / Migration Be An EU Election Issue?
Right now the question of immigration and migration is one which may well develop into a major EU election issue. There is the ever present issue of illegal immigrants who seek entry to and a better life in the EU. In recent weeks, we have heard of the dreadful loss of life of many of …
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