When Words Fail
The recent joint venture between the Nigerian Government and Russia’s Gazprom has caused much comment recently because of its name, Nigaz. This does conjour up images of a blinged Medevev and Putin offering to ‘Pimp My Oil Tanker’, but one can only wonder why nobody had noticed the poor choice of name.
EU Continues To Discriminate Against Bent Bananas
From the 1st July, the European Commission has removed specific marketing standards governing the size and shapes of 26 types of fruit and vegetables. This is part of an initiative to reduce red tape and has been welcomed by many groups, including farmers and consumers. In particular, organic farmers, who believe that it will reduce waste and boost sales of organic produce.
Journalism Is The First Casualty Of War
The Association of European Journalists held a meeting in Brussels to mark World Press Freedom Day, where the topic was Media Freedom in Europe. Ambassador Torbjon Froysnes, the Council of Europe’s ambassador to the European Institutions concentrated on the effects of anti-terrorism legislation on journalism.
Pirates of the Parliament
Christian Engström, newly elected MEP for the Swedish Pirate Party arrived in Brussels and spoke with New Europe’s Andy Carling.
There are several groups interested in you, which one are you going to join?
I don’t know, we haven’t really been talking to them yet.
There’s been some pretty oppressive legislation passed recently by national governments and the [...]
Who Voted For The BNP?
The election of Nick Griffin and Andrew Brons of the British National Party to the European Parliament has caused an uproar in the UK and beyond, with many lining up to express their disgust and revulsion. Others are looking into how this happened and what effect this will have on the nations reputation and the [...]
The Griffin Has Landed
After being inducted as an MEP, British National Party leader, Nick Griffin spoke with New Europe’s Andy Carling
How have you found Brussels so far?
Well it’s a bit like being a new boy at school obviously, but everyone, all the staff were helpful and professional.
Well, European politics is sometimes seen as more civilised than national politics [...]
I’m Back and I’m Proud: Nigel Farage on the new European Parliament
On his first day back in Brussels, UKIP Leader Nigel Farage takes some time out from organising the new IND/DEM Group to talk to New Europe’s Andy Carling
You’ve come back with more members, against predictions and ahead of Labour. You’re looking more unified than five years ago, so what are the reasons for this success?
I [...]
