Talking about Europe
What should change in the European Union? This is what convinced Europeans have to say about the challenges, the value and the future of the EU project.
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The new geographical centre of the EU
Since Brexit, the geographical centre of the EU can be found in Gadheim near Würzburg. People in the village have mixed feelings about it.
“The populists are short-sighted in their approach”
Italian economist Simone Romano criticises how the classical parties have responded to the crisis and warns of the consequences this has for the EU.
“Ploughing up the European course”
Everybody wants Europe, says political scientist Ulrike Guérot. The question is, though: Which? She personally advocates the “European Republic”.
What really helps Europe’s economy
The economist Gabriel Felbermayr talks about European integration, the trade dispute with the USA and Chinese investments in Germany.
“Visit Poland!”
As cabaret artist Steffen Möller lives part of the year in Germany and part in Poland he is familiar with relations between the two countries and the influence the weather has on them.
“Get out of the complacency”
Shada Islam at the “Friends of Europe” think tank is championing the future of Europe. She knows how the European idea may be promoted more successfully.
Making the EU fit for the digital age
Could digitalisation divide Europe? Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, examines this question at the Global Media Forum.
“Europe needs clear political leadership“
Will Germany and France give new impetus to the renewal of the EU? That's what expert Henrik Enderlein thinks.
“My hopes are pinned on the young”
Fighting for Europe: political scientist Gesine Schwan explains how to make the EU appeal to young people again.
Yes to Europe
Get into the fray: High-ranking EU official Martin Selmayr explains how Europeans can themselves help shape a better EU.
“I am allowed to dream”
Not a bureaucratic monster but a unique opportunity: what fascinates bestselling author Robert Menasse about the EU and why he would enlarge it.
Für eine mutige europäische Politik
Wird die EU auseinanderbrechen? Publizist Gero von Randow erklärt, was dagegen spricht.