How can we convince you that you’re a part of the solution and not a part of the problem? How can we introduce an entrepreneurial spirit into education? According to statistics, 71% of respondents in China want to become entrepreneurs; why? In the US, the figure is 55%; yet, in … Continue reading
I perceive the status of Europe’s resources as that of a man suffering from a chronic disease. He has to completely change his way of life, ending a life of bad habits, changing his diet, keeping fit and taking on a suitable load. Some people are able to do this … Continue reading
Most active themes in the European Parliament are tied to managing the crisis, tackling unemployment and opportunities for growth in Europe. We have 23 million unemployed, over 5 million of which are young people. The economic crisis has already created significant social consequences. To recreate growth and employment, the European … Continue reading
On the 24th of January, Bill Gates was invited by the European Parliament to be the keynote speaker at the meeting of the Committee on Development. He presented his extensive experience as co-chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the fight against poverty. He emphasized the work of … Continue reading
The relationship amongst farmers, processors, retailers and consumers is becoming unsustainable. Farmers are subjected to enormous costs. Food prices have been rising, and yet farmers have gained virtually nothing. The cost of energy is rising, as is the cost of seeds that farmers use. Consumers are often faced with poor … Continue reading
For the second time in the European Union’s history, Denmark is holding the Presidency. One of the key outcomes of their first Presidency was the enlargement of the EU by ten additional countries. Their passion and enthusiasm reminds me of our presidency, the Slovenian Presidency in 2008. The Prime Minister … Continue reading
We felt reconciliation last week between the European People’s Party, of which the Slovenian Democratic Party is a member, and the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, after Martin Schulz, a member of the Socialist group, introduced himself to the EPP as a candidate for President of the Parliament. After … Continue reading
The proportion of electronic waste generated in Europe is on the rise. This is not surprising given that children today have cell phones, iPods, computers, etc… Awareness of the value and potential reuse of this ‘waste’ is lacking. China and India are much more aware of this opportunity, having an … Continue reading
Europe is at a crossroads: in this time of crisis, we will either choose a common European path, ensuring security and competitiveness, or we will succumb to the individual egos of member states. “More Europe” is the answer given by the Polish presidency, which will be ending in the coming … Continue reading
Heated debates on a cool morning in northern Europe. The President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and Joseph Daul, President of the EPP group, to which the members of SDS and NSi belong, highlighted key positions to tackle the … Continue reading