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.

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

Genetically Modified Plant Authorization: A Procedure Made to Measure for Multinationals?

Rethinking the authorization procedures of trans-genetic varieties in Europe is imperative, both from a scientific and a democratic perspective. These procedures need to guarantee a rigorous independent evaluation of files, involve citizens in decision-making throughout a process that is as transparent as possible and which gives recourse to both national and regional safeguard clauses. Without… » read more

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

Subsistence and semi-subsistence farming in Europe : a challenge to EU and national policies

June 17, 2009

We ask for coherent polices to ensure the well-being of small farmers. About 10 million of the 14 million farms in the EU are under 5 hectares in size. Of this total, two-thirds are operating at subsistence level, the other third mainly on a semi-subsistence basis. They are the homes of 10 million households, they… » read more

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English, Rural and sustainable development

Faire de l’Union Européenne un modèle de gouvernance multiniveaux, fondé sur le principe de subsidiarité active

L’Europe s’est fondée sur le principe de subsidiarité. La peur de nombreux Etats membres de perdre leur pouvoir a conduit à attribuer à l’Union Européenne une liste limitée de compétences. Paradoxalement, ce processus a renforcé le rôle exclusif de l’économie de marché dans la gouvernance de l’Union. D’autres modes de gouvernance se développent de manière… » read more

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french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Turn the European Union into a Model of Multilevel Governance Founded on the Principle of Active Subsidiarity

Europe is founded on the principle of subsidiarity. The fear of losing power held by numerous member states has led them to give the European Union a limited list of competencies. Paradoxically, this process reinforced the exclusive role of the market economy in the governance of the Union. Other modes of governance are developing pragmatically… » read more

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English, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Une information citoyenne au service des choix technologiques

June 15, 2009

Chaque jour, les politiques font des choix technologiques déterminants. Pour cela, ils sont conseillés par les lobbys industriels. Grande absente de ces débats : la société civile. Notre proposition vise à favoriser l’émergence de veilles citoyennes d’informationsémanant de la société civile. Ces « vieilles citoyennes d’informations » permettraient d’informer les politiciens avant la prise des… » read more

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french, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Civic Information Watchdogs help make better technical decisions

Every day, policies are made according to important technical decisions. These decisions are made after considering the advice of industrial lobbies. Something is missing in the debate: civil society. Our proposal seeks to favour the emergence of civic information watchdogs emanating from civil society. These civic information watchdogs will allow politicians to be informed about… » read more

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English, Governance / Democracy and Citizenship

Pour un Statut Commun des Militaires Européens

June 14, 2009

L’Union européenne s’oriente vers la création de forces armées intégrées. Pourtant, les standards d’entrainement, la formation, les doctrines opérationnelles et les règles d’engagement ne sont pas communes à tous les Etats-membres. Dès lors, nous proposons que les règles d’engagement des forces nationales des Etats membres l’Union européenne et les droits et les devoirs des militaires… » read more

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french, Security and Defense

A common status for the European Military?

The European Union is reorienting itself towards the creation of an integrated armed force. Yet training standards, operational doctrines and rules of engagement are not the same across member-states. From now on, we propose that the rules of engagement of national forces of EU member states and the rights and responsibilities of militaries be standardized.… » read more

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English, french, Security and Defense

L’Etat et l’entreprise : l’illusion d’éternité

June 12, 2009

Dans toutes les sociétés, à toutes les époques de l’histoire, certains acteurs sont les pivots autour desquels s’organise la vie économique et sociale. Au 19ème et 20ème siècles, ce furent les Etats et les grandes entreprises. Est-ce encore le cas au 21ème siècle ? Ces acteurs correspondent-ils aux exigences d’une société durable ? On peut… » read more

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