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State of the Union 2018: As it happened
On Wednesday morning (12 September), Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his final State of the Union address to this European Parliament. Check EURACTIV's coverage on how the speech went down and how everyone is reacting to it.
Straight Outta Strasbourg: MEPs rap battle for the youth vote
The 2018 European Youth Event was home to one of the most unusual European Parliament happenings of the year - an MEP rap battle.Promoted content
‘Cities4Europe – Europe for citizens’ launch 7 May 2018
On 7 May the ‘Cities4Europe – Europe for citizens’ campaign was officially launched in partnership with the BOZAR and the city of Brussels, and with the support of the campaign's partners.Promoted content
Prospects for Europe – How to enhance European Democracy
On 11 April 2018, some 170 guests from politics, business and civil society attended the 9th Brussels Wednesday Social, hosted by METRO AG in cooperation with European Movement International (EMI) and EuroCommerce.
Moscovici: Spring 2019 is ‘too early to retire’
European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici joins EURACTIV's Economy Editor Jorge Valero for a live debate on deepening the European Economic and Monetary Union in the EURACTIV Network offices in Brussels.
Tweets of the Week: GroKo, transnational lists, and the Falcon Heavy launch
This week Germany finally gets its #GroKo, in plenary, transnational lists are a no-go, and Elon Musk’s magic spacecar is just loco!
Reviving the European Project: Innovative communication to tackle Euroscepticism
Comprehending and Debating Euroscepticism (CODES) is a project combining research and public awareness building, co-funded by the Europe for Citizens Programme.
Remembering the past to shape the future of Europe
What can we learn from the past to relaunch the European project in the future?
‘Fact or Fake’: Did Russia influence the Brexit campaign on Twitter?
As Brexit throws up new twists and turns almost every day, EURACTIV's Frédéric Simon goes over some recent allegations about Russian interference in 2016's vote to leave the European Union.
Danny McCoy on Ireland’s economy and the looming danger of Brexit
Fresh from consultations with Downing Street and Berlaymont, Danny McCoy of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation conveys his optimism about Ireland’s future and his view on why Brexit must be stopped.
Tweets of the Week: UK divorce bill, Glyphosate, and the royal wedding
The UK divorce bill makes Brexiteers wince, Glyphosate renewal fails to convince, and actress Meghan Markle gets to marry a Prince.
Tweets of the Week: German politics, EU agencies, and Barnier on Brexit
Merkel’s got a lot to prove, EU agencies are on the move, and Barnier thinks Brexit won’t be smooth.
What role should Germany’s new federal government play in Europe?
Brexit, EU enlargement, the Greek debt crisis: during the German election campaign European politics has hardly played a role.
Tweets of the Week: Macron, May, Germany, and Twitter
This week it’s Macron’s address, Theresa May in distress, German voters digress and Twitter’s a mess.
Tweets of the Week: A State of the Union special
This EU Tweets of the Week is a State of the Union special. We’ve got the hails and fails, wails and… sails?
State of the Union 2017 Live, as it happened
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gave his annual State of the European Union address at the European Parliament on Wednesday 13 September. EURACTIV.com brings you coverage, analysis and background from the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Youth: The Future of Europe
A Europe of peace among nations has been established. Europe’s younger generations have little consciousness of a Europe at war. For today’s youth, Europe is a land of opportunity, a land, not of peace and security, but of jobs and prosperity.
The Wisdom of Erasmus: What next for Europe’s Youth?
The Erasmus programme has been one of Europe’s most successful instruments of education and integration. Its structure, range and funding are currently going through another round of development, with a massive budget increase likely.
One year after the Brussels attacks, the city remembers those lost
Wednesday (22 March) marks the first anniversary of the Brussels attacks, which took over 30 lives and injured many more, shocking the capital of the European Union
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.
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.
EU post-Brexit: Juncker on the elephant in the room
The Union after Brexit: how could Jean-Claude Juncker avoid it? Unsurprisingly, the Commission chief emphasised the importance of unity and of reestablishing the original objectives of peace and prosperity on which the EU was built.
WhyEurope: ‘Brexit was the trigger. We had to do something’
Brexit was the trigger for a group of students to start a communication project called WhyEurope, based on what they call “positive populism”. Now they want to use their skills in the lead up to the Dutch and French elections.
