We view things from different perspectives but share a sense urgency for upholding and mainstreaming core democratic values in EU politics. In the fifth episode, our two new speakers, Sylvia Petrovic-Majer and Olina Karagianni, discuss the “State of the Union” speech of EC President von der Leyen, the terms of replacement of the European Commissioner on Youth and Education,…
Taking positions: EU, you’re doing it wrong About media freedom in Europe On 3 October Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted their position on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The act aims at preserving editorial independence of European media outlets, improving media regulation through transparency measures and safeguarding public service media. The European Parliament (EP) also wants…
What is the State of the Union and why was it so controversial this year? What’s the meaning of the appointment of some new European Commissioners and what impact does it have on youth policies? How is the EU facing multiple crises in migration management? We tried to give these questions different answers. Check out “Our Eye on the…
Policy paper by the Local Working Group in Athens in the framework of the FILMINTS project Cinemas are not only cradles of culture and a fundamental part of Athens’ cultural heritage. They are also places of social interactions, of forming meaningful connections, and of belonging. Gentrification and commercialisation have created a shift from traditional city-centre venues to shopping malls,…
June’s edition of “Our Eye on the EU” is full of news. For our broadcast, we decided to focus on 3 topics. A new deal between the EU and Tunisia, worth 100 million euros, to combat migration. We also talk about young people’s condition in Europe when it comes to their labour rights, and specifically of a new proposal…
EU elections are closer than it seems, but much work still needs to be done to approve a new electoral law. The election anxiety is shaping many discourses and meetings in Brussels, among which are what to do with young people and how to include them in decision making processes. Meanwhile, Frontex is going under the scrutiny of EU…
Elections, rule of law, labour rights – July at EU institutions Spain takes over the Council of the EU’s presidency As of 1 July, Spain has taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. This means Spain will lead the meetings of the 10 different configurations of the Council (such as Justice and Home Affairs,…
Filling the Gaps – is the EU really trying? Youth rights: towards EU rules to ban unpaid internships On 14 June the European Parliament plenary adopted a report calling on the European Commission to propose a directive on Quality Traineeships. MEPs, in particular, want minimum quality standards for traineeships in EU states, with rules on the duration, remuneration, and…
by Martina Tresca* During the annual State of the European Union speech in September 2022, the President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen announced the Commission’s proposal to make 2023 the European Year of Skills. As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine accentuated labour mismatches and high unemployment rates inside the Union, this thematic…
Open letter by over 180 human rights organizations and initiatives together with Tima Kurdi, aunt of Alan Kurdi. Today on World Refugee Day, we jointly demand full and independent investigations into the events, clear consequences for those responsible, an end to the systematic pushback practices at the European borders, and justice for the victims. 10 years after the two…
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