Olivier Billot Archives
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The Presidency debate: Maritime policy
As Malta hands over the Presidency of the European Union to Estonia, Europe has charted a new route to a New World and Europe’s maritime policy is heading towards the bright horizon of the Blue Economy.
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The Presidency report: The Blue Horizon
“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World,” said Christopher Columbus. With Malta at the helm, Europe’s trade winds have caught the sails of a new generation.
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Brexit: Can a bitter divorce end up in a good trade partnership?
The European Union and the United Kingdom have less than two years to negotiate a satisfactory deal for their divorce.
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Under Pressure: Climate change and the future of the oil and gas industry
The Norwegian oil and gas giant Statoil presented its latest Energy Perspectives report earlier this month, drawing up three possible scenarios for global energy-related emissions up to 2050.
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‘Partnerships in development’: We can do it
EURACTIV invited Emma Marcegaglia, President of BusinessEurope, Jacqueline Mugo, Secretary General of Business Africa, Pierre Gattaz, President of Medef, the largest employer federation of France, and Klaus Rudischhauser, EU Commission Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation and Development , to discuss the role of public-private partnerships in development.
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The Presidency debate: Neighbourhood policy
Europe’s response to crises close to home, is a comprehensive neighbourhood plan; a plan maximising Europe’s soft power in the short-term, to bring security and prosperity in the long-run.
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Tweets of the Week: UK election, Development Days, and EU defence
Good morning to all of you who had a sleepless night watching the UK General Election! As well as #GE2017, this week we also kept an eye on European Development Days and the future of European defence.
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The Presidency: Love thy neighbour
War, hunger, destitute lives. Not in distant places but on Europe’s doorstep. Fences don’t stop desperation. Europe’s response to crises close to home is a comprehensive neighbourhood plan; a plan to maximise Europe’s soft power in the short-term, to bring security and prosperity in the long-run.
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European Digital Single Market review
Stakeholders, including country representatives, consumer advocates and digital economy players rate Europe's Digital Single Market proposals using emojis ahead of the European Commission releasing its DSM midterm review.
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The SSIX project explained
We all like to express our opinions online about products, brands, and politicians. When public opinion sways, it can make or break a company or public figure.
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Morin-Chartier: Molière clause is a double-edged sword for France
In an attempt to reduce the number of posted workers in France, some local and regional authorities have made use of French compulsory on public building sites. But the idea could cost French workers, MEP Elisabeth Morin-Chartier told EURACTIV France.
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European youth jobless scheme relaunched and explained
Suspended due to a lack of funds in 2016, the European programme to tackle youth unemployment was relaunched this week with a budget of €700 million. French Socialist MEP Isabelle Thomas explained the purpose of the scheme to EURACTIV France in Strasbourg.
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Hübner: No more ‘lies’ in Brexit negotiations
The 48% of British people who voted remain in the EU referendum last year need to be taken into account in the negotiation process, said Polish MEP Danuta Hübner, the powerful chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs.
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The Presidency debate: Social inclusion
After years of austerity, confidence in Europe's capacity to care for the weakest and most disadvantaged has come under close scrutiny. The Maltese presidency pledges to lead by example advancing Europe social policy in close consultation with social partners, civil society and citizens.
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The Presidency: Europe’s social contract
After years of austerity, confidence in Europe's capacity to care for the weakest and most disadvantaged has come under close scrutiny. The Maltese Presidency pledges to lead by example advancing Europe social policy in close consultation with social partners, civil society and citizens.
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Tusk: ‘No reason to pretend this is a happy day’
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday (29 March) that there is no reason to pretend that this is a happy day, either in Brussels or London.
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Brexit influencers
As the United Kingdom begins the Brexit process, we asked members of the British public who they think will influence the outcome.
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The Presidency debate: Europe’s security
Europe is facing many security challenges. The Maltese Presidency has made it a priority.
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Vox pops London: What the UK thinks of Brexit
EURACTIV reports from the streets of London on the public's views on Brexit. As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, we asked members of the public what they think about Brexit and how long it will take to re negotiate the country's relationship with the EU.
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Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez speaks out against misogyny
Wednesday, 8 March, marks International Women’s Day, which celebrates the cultural, economic, social and political achievement of women. Yet, Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez explains that a gender-biased mentality persists.
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The Presidency: Migration mayday
The seasons are changing. As the weather gets better, Europe's migration crisis gets worse. In a year of critical elections, Malta brings its frontline Mediterranean experience to the leadership of the presidency of the European Union.
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The Presidency debate: Migration
Spring is coming, and with it a migration surge.
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Is Nigel Farage lying to you?
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage defended Donald Trump yesterday (1 February) in the European Parliament.
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Trump ban: EU ‘will never discriminate on grounds of race, religion or nationality’
The European Commission today (30 January) vowed never to discriminate against people because of “their race, religion or nationality”, in an implicit condemnation of President Donald Trump’s ban on persons from seven Muslim-majority countries travelling to the US.