Challenge for Europe – Page 3 – On 7th June, Europeans will vote. There are only a few days left to demand more Europe, but not any Europe. Every day, in the meantime, we will publish 2 concrete proposals suggesting a new Europe for tomorrow. They will be written by actors from the European and worldwide civil society. Because social society a key stakeholder in the discussion with our leaders for a more social, and sustainable Europe. A Europe who can also show solidarity. These are the objectives set by the three associations who have launched "Challenge for Europe". 3-2-1, grab your pen.

Créer un « Observatoire du développement durable » au sein du Parlement européen : « Eur-E.C.A » !

June 24, 2009

Avant toute adoption d’un projet législatif européen (économique, social, politique), les élus européens doivent être en mesure de vérifier si les critères environnementaux ont bien été intégrés dans ce projet. Pour le garantir, nous proposons la création d’un Observatoire du développement durable qui se grefferait au Parlement européen. Pour lire l’article complet, cliquez ici ———————————–… » read more

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french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship, Rural and sustainable development

Create a Sustainable Development Monitoring Centre in the European Parliament: “Eur-E.C.A.”

Before the adoption of any European legislative project (economic, social, political), elected officials need to be able to verify if environmental criteria have been well-integrated into it. To guarantee this, we propose the creation of a sustainable development monitoring centre that will be attached to the European Parliament To read the full article, click here… » read more

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English, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship, Rural and sustainable development

Building two separate rail networks: one for high-speed passenger trains and one dedicated to freight

Rail is a highly sustainable mode of transport that is well-adapted to the medium population densities present in Europe. However, the European rail networks need to be transformed deeply. To read the full article, click here —————————————— Post written by Laurent ZIBELL, founder of the political association “Forum Civique” (1995-1999) and of the association “European… » read more

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Economy and Finance, English, Rural and sustainable development

Financial Markets : more stability and robustness; less “optimality”, speed and speculation

June 22, 2009

Slow down the speed and increase the cost of executing orders on those financial markets where the underlying time constant is intrinsically large. Incite actors to think of the long-term evolution of their acquired assets. Increase stability and robustness on these markets. To read the full article, click here ———————————— Post written by Laurent ZIBELL.… » read more

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Economy and Finance, English, french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Pour des Etats généraux européens du livre !

Les industries culturelles en général et celles du livre en particulier sont concernées par des mutations importantes. De même, la lecture publique – échappant largement au secteur marchand – doit faire face à une redéfinition de ses objectifs et de ses missions. Aujourd’hui, la numérisation s’impose peu à peu, sans que soit encore défini un… » read more

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Culture and Religion, Education / Research & Development, french

Europe Needs a General Assembly for Books

The cultural industry in general and the book industry in particular are being affected by important changes. Likewise, public reading – having largely avoided the market sector – needs to face up to a redefinition of its objectives and purpose. The impact of digitization is being felt increasingly without there even being a defined socio-cultural… » read more

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Culture and Religion, Education / Research & Development, English

Réformer le Comité économique et social européen… Pour mieux y faire entendre la voix de la société civile !

June 19, 2009

En 2006/2007, les étudiants du DESS (aujourd’hui, Executive master) en Communication et Affaires européennes de l’IHECS-Bruxelles (Institut des Hautes Etudes des Communications Sociales) se sont organisés en Parlement européen (simulation) pour rédiger une proposition visant à renforcer le poids de la société civile à travers une réforme du Comité économique et social européen (CESE). Concrètement,… » read more

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french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Reform the European Economic and Social Committee: How to make the voice of civil society speak up?

In 2006/2007, the students of DESS in Communication and European Affairs of IHECS-Bruxelles (Institute for Higher Education in Social Communication) organized a simulation of the European Parliament to draft a proposal that would strengthen civil society through a reform of the European Economic and Social Committee. The students advocate concrete change in the composition of… » read more

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English, french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Europe needs new Community Initiatives as LEADER, URBAN, EQUAL

The European Union’s so-called Community Initiatives were launched about 15 years ago in order to encourage the participation of local actors in cooperation and the exchange of experiences on a European level. LEADER, URBAN, EQUAL and other acronyms stood for a bottom-up approach to local planning and the participation of civil society in political decision-making.… » read more

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Community Initiatives, English, EQUAL, french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship, LEADER, Rural and sustainable development, URBAN

Plantes Génétiquement Modifiées (PGM) : une procédure taillée sur mesure pour les multinationales ?

June 18, 2009

Repenser les procédures d’autorisation des variétés transgéniques en Europe est un impératif, tant d’un point de vue scientifique que démocratique. Ces procédures doivent garantir une évaluation indépendante et rigoureusedes dossiers, associer les citoyens aux prises de décisions à travers un processus aussi transparent que possible et permettre le recours à des clauses de sauvegarde tant… » read more

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English, french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship, Rural and sustainable development