Europe - Fondation Robert Schuman Home
fr de es pl





Pacte budgétaire

Crise financière

Budget UE

Traité de Lisbonne
Quizz

Links Contact Partenaires Le Cercle Les Echos France 24 Europe for Citizens
News Tuesday 21st May 2013
Europe Adrift: Illusions and Realities of the European Energy Policy
The European Council on 22nd May will mainly be devoted to the energy question. On this occasion the Robert Schuman Foundation will be publishing a text by Joachim Bitterlich taken from the "Schuman Report on Europe, State of the Union 2013" published in March last by Lignes de Repères.
More
Franco-German Economy Day
On 23rd May 2013 the Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani will be taking part in the Franco-German Economy Day alongside Louis Gallois, Thierry Repentin, Ernst Burgbacher and Susanne Wasum-Rainer. The meeting is being organised by the Franco-German Chamber of Trade and Industry. Debate will not only focus on competitiveness issues but also on the euro crisis and measures for banking regulation. This day will be split into three main discussions entitled "France-Germany: the split?" "Banking Regulation and Financing the Economy" and "France-Germany: two models of industrial competitiveness."
More
Presentation of the Schuman Report
On 27th May 2013 the two co-managers of the "Schuman Report on Europe-State of the Union 2013", Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Associate Expert at the CERI-Sciences Po and Michel Foucher, lecturer at the Ecole Normale Supérieure, Training Manager at the National Institute for Higher Defence Studies (Institut des hautes études de défense nationale) will be presenting the book at Sciences Po CERI. The debate will be moderated by Christian Lequesne, the CERI-Sciences Po Director. On 27th May Thierry Chopin will be presenting the report on the occasion of the "Rendez-vous Bourgogne/Europe at Sciences Po Dijon. The "Schuman Report on Europe, State of the Union in 2013" is available for the first time on e-books and tablets for 10.99 euros. It is available in paper version in French and English from the Foundation's site and also in bookshops.
More
Order the Schuman Report
Talking Europe hosts Antonio Vitorino
As part of the partnership between the Robert Schuman Foundation and the Audiovisuel extérieur de la France (AEF), the Foundation is broadcasting its latest programme "Talking Europe" on its site. The guest this week is former European Commissioner Antonio Vitorino. He is interviewed on Portugal's economic situation by Jean-Paul Betbèze, a member of the Foundation's Scientific Committee.
More
The right wins the Bulgarian elections but the country finds itself in stalemate.
The Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria (GERB), the party led by outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borissov came out ahead in the early general elections that took place in Bulgaria on 12th May. The definitive results confirmed the status quo marked by the impossibility for both biggest political parties to form a coalition government with an absolute majority. According to the electoral commission the party led by Boyko Borissov won 30.50% of the vote and 97 in the National Assembly. The Socialist Party (BSP), the main opposition party led by former Prime Minister Serguey Stanichev (2005-2009), won 26.61% of the vote and 84 seats. The Movement for Rights and Freedom (DPS) led by Lyutvi Mestan, which represents the Turkish minority in Bulgaria (around 8.8% of the population), took third place with 11.29% of the vote and 36 seats. Finally, Ataka, a far right party led by Volen Siderov, won 7.3% of the vote and 23 seats. Turnout was low: 51.33% of the Bulgarians voted in comparison with 62.22% in the previous general elections on 5th July 2009.
More

Europe Live

Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council
Council
On 16th and 17th May 2013 the Culture, Education and Sports Ministers of the 27 Member States appointed Aarhus and Paphos as the European Capitals of... 20th German-Russian Forum
Germany
On 15th May 2013 the German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle hosted his Russian counterpart Serguey Lavrov in Berlin on the occasion of the 20th... Dynamo at the Grand Palais
Culture
The exhibition Dynamo will be at the Grand Palais, Paris until 22nd July 2013 and is presenting 150 artists over 100 years. Covering nearly 3,700 m2... Agreement between the government and the civil service unions
Financial Crisis
The Slovenian government led by Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek came to an agreement with the civil servants' unions on the new basis of civil... Six candidates for the post of European Ombudsman
Parliament
The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz declared on 20th May 2013 that 8 people who would like to run for the post of ombudsman had... Results of the Bulgarian General Elections
Elections
Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria (GERB), the party led by outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borissov came out ahead in the early general... Presentation of the "Schuman Report 2013" at the CERI Sciences Po - 23rd May 2013
Front page!
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, an associate expert at CERI-Sciences Po and Michel Foucher, University Professor... 26th Hispano-Portuguese Summit
Portugal
The 26th Hispano-Portuguese Summit took place on 13th May 2013 in Madrid. The economic situation and the work undertaken by both countries to... Portugal's agreement with its creditors on a new austerity plan
Financial Crisis
On 12th May 2013 the Portuguese government said that it had come to agreement with its creditors on a new austerity programme, which was being... The Spanish government invests in the automotive sector
Spain
On the occasion of the launch of the International Car Show on 10th May 2013 in Barcelona, the head of the Spanish government Mariano Rajoy recalled... The Court of Justice rejects "Wonen in eigen streek"
Court of Justice
On 8th May 2013 the European Court of Justice rejected a decision on housing introduced in 2009 by the Flemish region of Belgium that obliged anyone... One year after the elections: results and outlook for the French government
France
On 6th May 2013 on the occasion of the first anniversary of the presidential election the members of the government met in a seminar with French... Glyndebourne Festival 18th May
Culture
The Glyndebourne Festival is due to start on 18th May 2013 with Ariane in Naxos. On the programme notably feature Falstaff, Billy Budd and Figaro's... Record attendance of European films in the EU in 2012
Culture
According to a study by the European Audiovisual Observatory published on 7th May 2013 European films have experienced increased attendance, which... Rive Gauche Musique Concert
Culture
For the fourth year running Rive Gauch Musique has established itself at the Adyar Theatre. The latest concert in the 2012-2013 season will take... 66th Cannes Festival
Culture
The 66th Cannes Festival, chaired by American film-maker Steven Spielberg, will be taking place from 15th to 26th May 2013. In all, more than fifty... Herman van Rompuy in Finland
European Council
On 7th May 2013 the President of the European Council, Herman van Rompuy travelled to Finland where he gave a speech on the future of Europe at the... European Museum Night
Culture
On 18th May 2013 the 9th European Museum Night will take place. This pan-European event provides the public with a chance to visit museums free of... Talking Europe hosts Nelly Kroes
Front page!
As part of the partnership between the Robert Schuman Foundation and Audiovisuel extérieur de la France (AEF) the Foundation is broadcasting the... Europeans and the end of the Crisis
Studies/Reports
According to a survey published by IPSOS/CGI/Publicis on 7th May 2013 there is a deep running feeling of concern and apathy in Europe regarding the... Commission Proposal for the European Council of 22nd May
Commission
The European Commission presented its proposals for the European Council of 22nd May 2013 devoted to energy and tax evasion. In terms of energy it... The US asks Europe to turn away from austerity
UK
At a meeting on 10th and 11th May 2013 the G7 Finance Ministers and the governors of central banks (Germany, Canada, US, France, UK, Italy and Japan)... The Bank of France forecasts a slight improvement in growth in the second quarter
Financial Crisis
On 13th May 2013 the Bank of France published a first growth estimation based on the monthly economic survey industry and services in April. In its... Economic Analysis of Belgium
Financial Crisis
The OECD published a study on 7th May 2013 that examines the Belgian economy in detail. Overall it is positive, and the study shows that Belgium "has... Roberto Azevedo, the next Director General of the WTO
WTO
On 8th May 2013 during an informal meeting of the heads of delegations of the WTO (World Trade Organisation), the three facilitators in the selection... Successful launch of the European rocket, Vega
Space
The European rocket, Vega was launched in the night of 6th to 7th May 2013 from the Guianese space centre of Kourou. It placed two observation... "Queen's Speech"
UK
On 8th May 2013 Queen Elizabeth II read the traditional "Queen's Speech" to Parliament at Westminster. In this speech she announced the British... New rules for credit ratings agencies
Council
On 13th May 2013 the Council approved a directive and a regulation governing the activities of credit ratings agencies. In some cases these rules... Adoption of the "two pack"
Council
On 13th May 2013 the Council adopted the "two pack" comprising two regulations that are designed to improve the governance of the euro zone. One... Enrico Letta visits Spain
Italy
On 6th May 2013 the President of the Italian Council, Enrico Letta travelled to Spain for a meeting with his Spanish counterpart Mariano Rajoy....

Newsletter

Subscribe to the newsletter