Photo by Jorgen Hendriksen on Unsplash Around 10,000 young people from the EU and beyond will next month meet in Strasbourg and online to discuss Europe’s future, against the backdrop of the war against Ukraine and upcoming European elections. On Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June, the European Youth Event 2023 (EYE 2023) will feature more than 300…
Month: June 2023
MEPs Vote to End Impunity of Big Business.
Photo by Shaunak De on Unsplash Despite some lobbying efforts MEPs voted to defend the human rights of millions of workers and protect the environment. The outcome is the result of a four year battle alongside activists and NGOs. The adopted text includes many of the Left in the European Parliament’s priorities to ensure the responsibility and accountability…
Greens Prepare for 2024 Parliament Elections
Photo by Ghiffari Haris on Unsplash The European Greens will vote on the adoption of the system of leading candidates (Spitzenkandidaten) for their 2024 EU election campaign. The European Greens will this weekend vote on the adoption of the system of leading candidates (Spitzenkandidaten) for their 2024 EU election campaign. They are also expected to welcome four new…
Moldova: The New Heart of Europe
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash The Republic of Moldova is a small faraway country facing many challenges. Today it no longer faces them alone. Economically it is fragile, with its main exports being insulated wire, wheat, wine and sunflower seeds – not the most promising foundation for long-term prosperity. Climate change is also a major issue: in…