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The European Union and Multilingualism

There are 27 countries and 23 official languages in the European Union. Multilingualism is both a challenge and an asset for our continent. Number 147 of the quarterly federalist publication, « FEDECHOSE », provides an overview of the changing perceptions of multilingualism in the EU. (…)

samedi 4 septembre 2010

Where is Ukraine going ?

« Orange Revolution » and « presidential election » - two words that sum up the political agenda of Ukraine. Following the election of Viktor Yanukovych as president on 7th February, 2010, many voices raised to lament the undermining of the achievements of the revolution. Such a statement (…)

vendredi 30 avril 2010

The European Monetary Fund : another step towards European political union

The economic crisis in Greece, contrary to expectations, could eventually strengthen the Euro zone. The proposed creation of a European Monetary Fund (EMF), if implemented, would indeed mark a new advance in the long and difficult path of European integration, not only in economic terms but (…)

lundi 26 avril 2010

Galileo, the UK and China – the wrong trio for the EU ?

In late 2009 came a report of the National Assembly, which provided an update on the status of Galileo, the European GPS. It is now becoming clear that the programme poses two dangers for Europe ; The Chinese are preparing a war of frequencies whilst the British brought back the game of ’The (…)

samedi 24 avril 2010

Translated by Tomas Spragg

Articles de cet auteur (4)

The European Union and Multilingualism

Where is Ukraine going ?

The European Monetary Fund : another step towards European political union

Galileo, the UK and China – the wrong trio for the EU ?