Posts Tagged: transparency
Much militarisation, little transparency
The EU’s security and defence policy was up for review on 25–26 June 2015, when the heads of government of the 28 EU Member States gathered in Brussels for a summit meeting (known as a European Council meeting). This is
Much militarisation, little transparency
The EU’s security and defence policy was up for review on 25–26 June 2015, when the heads of government of the 28 EU Member States gathered in Brussels for a summit meeting (known as a European Council meeting). This is
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) – The European Commission Consultation
Originally posted on rationaldebate:
As promised in my previous blog on TTIP, here’s some information about how you can respond to the European Commission consultation on TTIP. European Commission Consultations – what are they for? I could be cynical about…
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) – The European Commission Consultation
Originally posted on rationaldebate:
As promised in my previous blog on TTIP, here’s some information about how you can respond to the European Commission consultation on TTIP. European Commission Consultations – what are they for? I could be cynical about…
European Parliament Demands EU Drone Projects Assess Their Impact on Human Rights
On 26 February 2014 the European Parliament agreed a landmark resolution on remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones). The resolution called on the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Member States, and the Council of the EU to ban
European Parliament Demands EU Drone Projects Assess Their Impact on Human Rights
On 26 February 2014 the European Parliament agreed a landmark resolution on remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones). The resolution called on the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Member States, and the Council of the EU to ban
Justice, Law, and Rights – for People, or Businesses ?
I wrote recently about corporate social responsibility and the need for this concept to be stretched and deepened to contribute more to changing our society. We need the equivalent to a mid-term review, to fundamentally question our economic system, to
Justice, Law, and Rights – for People, or Businesses ?
I wrote recently about corporate social responsibility and the need for this concept to be stretched and deepened to contribute more to changing our society. We need the equivalent to a mid-term review, to fundamentally question our economic system, to
Transparency: who really makes the decisions?
This isn’t about EU bashing. Nor is it about having a go at civil servants or diplomats. Most of these people work very hard and for the common good and deserve more of our attention and support. But how can
Transparency: who really makes the decisions?
This isn’t about EU bashing. Nor is it about having a go at civil servants or diplomats. Most of these people work very hard and for the common good and deserve more of our attention and support. But how can
EU Responses to Terrorism: New Briefing Papers
Over the last 12 months I have researched and written three briefing papers, updating QCEA’s earlier work – 2005-2007 – on EU responses to terrorism. Policies relating to counter-terrorism at EU and Member State levels are numerous, technical and controversial,
EU Responses to Terrorism: New Briefing Papers
Over the last 12 months I have researched and written three briefing papers, updating QCEA’s earlier work – 2005-2007 – on EU responses to terrorism. Policies relating to counter-terrorism at EU and Member State levels are numerous, technical and controversial,
Budget 2020 – European Commission Proposals revealed
It is the 29th of June 2011; the European Commission unveils its long-awaited proposals for the next budget framework for the European Union. This proposal sets the framework for decisions which will affect EU spending from 2014 to 2020. QCEA
Budget 2020 – European Commission Proposals revealed
It is the 29th of June 2011; the European Commission unveils its long-awaited proposals for the next budget framework for the European Union. This proposal sets the framework for decisions which will affect EU spending from 2014 to 2020. QCEA
The human cost of business in North Africa
In geopolitical terms, it was a lifetime ago… when Col. Muammar Gaddafi was just about tolerated (responsible as he was for 10% of Italy’s natural gas), the European Investment Bank was lending 313 million euros to Tunisia for public transit
The human cost of business in North Africa
In geopolitical terms, it was a lifetime ago… when Col. Muammar Gaddafi was just about tolerated (responsible as he was for 10% of Italy’s natural gas), the European Investment Bank was lending 313 million euros to Tunisia for public transit
War Starts Here – Following on the Trail of the Arms Industry Lobby in Brussels
You may well think that the EU – being a peace project and having no armed forces of its own – would not be a key target for the arms industry lobby. You’d be wrong. QCEA Representatives Liz Scurfield and
War Starts Here – Following on the Trail of the Arms Industry Lobby in Brussels
You may well think that the EU – being a peace project and having no armed forces of its own – would not be a key target for the arms industry lobby. You’d be wrong. QCEA Representatives Liz Scurfield and
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