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Civico Europa’s appeal to Rome summit “The European way for a better future”

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On monday 20th of march, Civico Europa launched a report in the run-up to next week’s Rome Summit, presenting ambitious recommendations for Europe’s future. At this ‘Make-or-Break’ moment for the Union, citizens & civil society from across the continent have united in a new, civic Movement : Civico Europa. Background: After meeting Heads of States and Governments, as well as Presiden...
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Debate on the future of trade policy in Asia under Trump

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On the 15th of March, Eu Asia Center organised a panel-discusion on "The future of trade Policy in Asia under Trump" Background : As President Trump withdraws the US from the TPP, seen by Obama as the centre of the US pivot to Asia, what does this mean for trade policy in Asia? Is there an opportunity for the EU to play a leadership role? Could the TPP be saved under Japan-Australia leadership? C...
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Conference Debate The Euro is 18 – Time to Grow Up

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The Union of European Federalists organised on Wednesday 8 March a Conference debate "THE EURO IS 18 - TIME TO GROW UP!" - How to unshelve plans and regain consensus for an economic and fiscal union. Faced with many new challenges, Europe seems to have forgotten  that only a few years ago the euro was on the verge of collapse. Managing increased immigration, Brexit, political instability in Eur...
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Press briefing of the Secretary General of Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad Bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa

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Secretary General of Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad Bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa addressed journalists in the Press Club Brussels Europe on March 6 after meetings with parliamentarians, EU officials and Belgian representatives. Karim Al-Issa, who has also served as a former law minister of Saudi Arabia condemned and refuted international media reports blaming Saudi Arabia for financing and promoti...
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Conference by the Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire

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The Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire attended on 1st March a conference hosted by The Institute of International and European Affairs James Brokenshire says he came in Brussels to explain the country's unique economic and political context.  He says he wants to protect the Common Travel Area between Britain and Ireland. The government has repeatedly said it will seek as "frictionles...
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Discussion with influential journalists about the ins and outs of following EU trade policy.

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On the 22nd of February, Cambre Associates organized their #BrusselsCalling media debate with influential journalists about the ins and outs of following EU trade policy. From CETA and TTIP to Brexit and China’s market economy status – EU trade policy has definitely become a hot topic. With populist politicians across Europe calling to roll back globalisation and close up economies, the once te...
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Terrorisme, radicalisme, quels rôles pour les médias ?

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Terrorisme, radicalisme, quels rôles pour les médias ? A l’initiative de l’Ambassade de France en Belgique et du Club de la Presse francophone, Le Press Club Brussels Europe a accueilli le jeudi 2 février 2017 trois débats publics sur des questions de terrorisme et radicalisme. Le terrorisme et le radicalisme sont deux des principales menaces qui pèsent sur nos sociétés. Ce sont des menaces ...
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Minister George Vella and Commissioner Johannes Hahn joined panel of the “Towards a balanced narrative on migration in the Mediterranean”.

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Towards a balanced narrative on migration in the Mediterranean The communication on migration has increasingly become a priority topic being incorporated in migration related initiatives implemented by the European Commission and addressed by other international migration actors, striving towards a balanced narrative on migration and reaping its benefits. Indeed, the current discourse which surro...
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Breakfast debate : The Lobbyist of the Future

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On the 19 January 2017, the European Public Affairs Consultancies' Association (EPACA), the Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) and The European Centre for Public Affairs (the ECPA) hosted a joint event – The Lobbyist of the Future. With Lies Craeynest, Policy Advisor, Oxfam, Renatte Georgescu, European External Affairs at Unilever and Vice-President at SEAP and Karen Massin, CEO Brus...
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