Posts Tagged: european union
Imprisoned without good cause: Pre-trial detention in the EU
Almost 500,000 people are imprisoned in European Union Member States. One quarter of these (120,000 people) have not yet had a trial to judge their guilt or innocence: they are in pre-trial detention. QCEA has published a background paper to
Imprisoned without good cause: Pre-trial detention in the EU
Almost 500,000 people are imprisoned in European Union Member States. One quarter of these (120,000 people) have not yet had a trial to judge their guilt or innocence: they are in pre-trial detention. QCEA has published a background paper to
EU Militarism: It’s Time to Scrutinise Old Ideas about Security
The Quaker Council for European Affairs was recently invited to participate in a meeting with the UN ‘Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order’, Alfred de Zayas. His role was created by the UN Human
EU Militarism: It’s Time to Scrutinise Old Ideas about Security
The Quaker Council for European Affairs was recently invited to participate in a meeting with the UN ‘Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order’, Alfred de Zayas. His role was created by the UN Human
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): Short term gain for long term pain?
From the very beginning, facilitating trade has been a key aim of the European Union (EU) and its predecessors. One of the current trade projects being negotiated is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which enters the second stage of
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): Short term gain for long term pain?
From the very beginning, facilitating trade has been a key aim of the European Union (EU) and its predecessors. One of the current trade projects being negotiated is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which enters the second stage of
Q&A: What the EU and its citizens can do to prevent fracking
In a recent blog, I discussed the numerous dangers of the prospect of exploiting shale gas (fracking) in Europe. Fracking poses serious dangers to the health of the environment and people, including the leakage of potent greenhouse gases, the chemical
Q&A: What the EU and its citizens can do to prevent fracking
In a recent blog, I discussed the numerous dangers of the prospect of exploiting shale gas (fracking) in Europe. Fracking poses serious dangers to the health of the environment and people, including the leakage of potent greenhouse gases, the chemical
Energy for Change?
Recommendations for the EU’s 2030 Climate and Energy Targets. “We do not own the world, and its riches are not ours to dispose of at will. Show a loving consideration for all creatures, and seek to maintain the beauty and
Energy for Change?
Recommendations for the EU’s 2030 Climate and Energy Targets. “We do not own the world, and its riches are not ours to dispose of at will. Show a loving consideration for all creatures, and seek to maintain the beauty and
Militarism in the European Union: The Defence Industries Task Force
“From the smallest to the biggest EU country, no Member State can guarantee security all alone”. So said Michael Barnier, Commissioner for the Internal Market, when announcing the creation of the EU Defence Industries Task Force. Formed in 2011, the
Militarism in the European Union: The Defence Industries Task Force
“From the smallest to the biggest EU country, no Member State can guarantee security all alone”. So said Michael Barnier, Commissioner for the Internal Market, when announcing the creation of the EU Defence Industries Task Force. Formed in 2011, the
Democracy in the EU – Time for Citizens to Take the Initiative
On 11th February this year, the “Water is a Human Right!” initiative became the first European Citizens’ Initiative to succeed in gathering 1 million signatures. In this blog post, I look at what Citizens’ Initiatives are and how they work.
Democracy in the EU – Time for Citizens to Take the Initiative
On 11th February this year, the “Water is a Human Right!” initiative became the first European Citizens’ Initiative to succeed in gathering 1 million signatures. In this blog post, I look at what Citizens’ Initiatives are and how they work.
‘Living Under Occupation’
François Alfonsi, Jill Evans and Ana Miranda are all members of the European Free Alliance (EFA), a group of only seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who represent stateless nations and regions. François Alfonsi is a long-standing campaigner for
‘Living Under Occupation’
François Alfonsi, Jill Evans and Ana Miranda are all members of the European Free Alliance (EFA), a group of only seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who represent stateless nations and regions. François Alfonsi is a long-standing campaigner for
Defence Cooperation: Is it the way to build peace?
“The Union’s aim is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of its peoples”. Article 3 – Consolidated Version of the Treaty on European Union Europe is said to be slowly losing its global influence. The continent, which undoubtedly
Defence Cooperation: Is it the way to build peace?
“The Union’s aim is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of its peoples”. Article 3 – Consolidated Version of the Treaty on European Union Europe is said to be slowly losing its global influence. The continent, which undoubtedly
Arms exports: a subject of debate in the European Union
The control of arms exports is highly technical, often controversial – and very interesting. This was proved at a conference this week which was hosted by the European External Action Service of the European Union (EU) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Arms exports: a subject of debate in the European Union
The control of arms exports is highly technical, often controversial – and very interesting. This was proved at a conference this week which was hosted by the European External Action Service of the European Union (EU) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
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