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United Against Rape

November 22, 2016

European civil society calls for action against the Turkish government’s recent bill that would release prisoners convicted of sexual assault of minors, if they marry their victims. In the light of recent events and concerning news arriving from the state of democracy and respect of fundamental human rights in Turkey, AEGEE-Europe and the European Youth… » read more

  Posted by Key to Europe

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, Enlargement, Opinion / Position

Interview with Prof. Nikos Belavilas on Refugees in Greece

June 27, 2016

Nikos Belavilas is architect-urban planner, Associate Professor at School of Architecture NTUA (Athens, Greece). During the last months, he is the coordinator of the Social Council for Refugees “Kalos Tous” (Welcome, in Greek). 1. What are the founding principles behind the creation of the Social Council for Refugees “Kalos Tous”? The Social Council for Refugees… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, EU integration, Interviews, Member States, Social Cohesion

Child poverty has reached repulsive levels in Greece

January 4, 2016

The alarming increase in child poverty leaves untouched decision-makers in Brussels. It unveils the most appalling facet of the economic crisis, it constitutes a fundamental factor that undermines growth prospects, strongly affects performance at schools, causes problems in the family and psychology issues and breaks down the basic structures and safety nets of the society.… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, English, EU integration, eurocrisis, Social Cohesion, Unemployment

Tsipras meets with Davutoglu, Erdogan in Turkey

November 16, 2015

In November 17-18 Greek PM Tsipras meets with Turkish PM Davutoglu and the President Erdogan in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris. The Greek PM is expected to discuss a number of issues, with the refugee crisis on top of the agenda. Alexis Tsipras’ visit in Turkey comes in a turbulent time… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, English, Europe's East, Geopolitics, Global Europe, Middle East

#ParisAttacks: The day after

Terrorist attacks in Paris late Saturday November 13 caused an unprecedented shock. Flowers, candles, profile photos, poems and kind words are nice and play a role in communicating the mobilization of the European and world communities and the determination to not be terrorized. But let’s be honest. This does not suffice. It takes coordinated action… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, conflict, EU integration, eurocrisis, Geopolitics, Global Europe, Middle East

EU lacks geopolitical strategy

November 12, 2015

The economic crisis remains a top priority for Eurozone with the current consolidation model generating much more problems than solutions. Greece has been forced to adopt a third bailout deal, but the ruling Syriza party resists towards protecting the most affected ones, while unfolding the deadlock that austerity politics have caused to an increasing number… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, conflict, EU integration, Geopolitics, Global Europe, Member States, Middle East, Regional Policy

Tsipras outstanding effort to protect mortgage holders in Greece

November 9, 2015

The release of €2 billion tranche from ESM to Greece has been stalled for one major reason: the far different safety net for proprietors that envoys of institutions and the Greek government are setting with respect to the foresclosures of primary residencies. The issue is huge and the solution seems to necessitate political coordination. During… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, EU institutions, EU integration, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis

Win-Win situation in Turkey after polls

November 4, 2015

AKP’s outright majority is clearly Erdogan’s personal achievement. HDP crossed the Rubicon and CHP secured front opposition. All that as freedom of speech is violated and situation with the implementation of the rule of law is alarming. Turkey’s long-serving ruler reaffirmed he has the way to take what he wants. Both as PM and President,… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, Europe's East, Geopolitics, Global Europe

A Pan-European Fund for Unemployment

October 26, 2015

Since the spark of the US mortgage crisis in 2008 and the major repercussions that left behind in global scale, Eurozone has entered into a vicious circle of austerity and downfall. The economic stagnation and the myopic insistence on distorting the foundations of a welfare state in the European South (i.e. much more affected by… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, EU institutions, EU integration, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Unemployment

Why Tsipras won snap elections in Greece?

September 23, 2015

Syriza won for a third time in a row during 2015. The first time was last January, the second in July’s referendum with the resounding “No”, and now on September 20. In Bridging Europe, already since late August, we have predicted the turnout, depicting the margin of Syriza between 5-7%. But what were these elements… » read more

  Posted by Dimitris Rapidis

blogactiv, Bridging Europe, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, grexit, Member States, Social Cohesion

Voting Intention in Greece – July 2015

August 7, 2015

The research and communication services center Bridging Europe is strongly embarking into the field of opinion polling in Greece, attempting to cover the widening gap of information with regards to political developments in Greece, the coverage of the Greek crisis, the complex economic and social environment that has been created since January 2015 and the… » read more

Austerity Politics, Bridging Europe, English, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, Member States, Poll, Social Cohesion, Syriza

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Greece Bailout: What to expect in August?

July 23, 2015

After the second vote on prior actions yesterday, the Greek government has achieved to close a big chapter that started last February. Prior actions have passed by the Parliament with absolute majority, as SYRIZA and ANEL coalition government got the support from opposition parties New Democracy, PASOK and The River. For the next 10 days… » read more

Austerity Politics, Bridging Europe, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, grexit, Portugal, spain, Syriza

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Greece Bailout: Hostage Crisis for Tsipras

July 16, 2015

The outcome of fiscal measures voting yesterday in the Greek Parliament was positive for Eurozone leaders. The measures passed with absolute majority as Syriza coalition partner Independent Greeks, the front opposition New Democracy, PASOK, and The River voted in favor. But Syriza had major losses, as 39 MPs voted against or abstain. Amid these MPs,… » read more

Austerity Politics, Bridging Europe, English, EU integration, Euro & Finance, eurocrisis, grexit, Social Cohesion, Tsipras

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