tagged w/ European Integration
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In this Battle of Ideas satellite rumble, while some have celebrated the apparent radicalisation of previously apathetic youth, speakers express profound concern over its 'empty politics', contempt for the masses, leaderless-ness and narcissism. The rise of the far right in Europe is a further worry, but it can, we learn, be used to justify anti-democratic trends. These edited highlights are certainly compelling. Are there no promising political movements to inspire us? Your thoughts please.In this Battle of Ideas satellite rumble, while some have celebrated the apparent... more
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The economic crisis in Europe has become the new normal and every attempt to fix it has failed. So why does the Euro, let alone the EU, continue to exist? Is there a distinction to be made between fiscally prudent countries and their irresponsible and profligate neighbours? And why is there such hostility to the idea that countries like Greece, Spain, Portugal or Ireland might be better off with devalued currencies to increase their competitiveness? Closer economic integration seems the only game in town, but surely there is a basic democratic right to decide how our wealth should be distributed? Speakers in this Battle of Ideas debate do battle over the causes of the problem as well as the answers. Who is right?The economic crisis in Europe has become the new normal and every attempt to fix it... more
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There has been a long-term trend of disengagement and apathy with respect to the EU so what does the recent emergence of new social movements – the Indignados, Occupy, the Pirate Party, to name a few –represent? Is there a chance that the people could be about to forge a new European demos? A striking line up of panellists in this debate think not, and challenge us to consider what that might involve. Are they right?There has been a long-term trend of disengagement and apathy with respect to the EU so... more
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This short, terrific offering is far from boring as speakers do battle over why the European project might indeed bore us. From dubious claims that it’s boring due to its success, to fresh insights on our deliberate exclusion since its inception, the debate gets heated. Filmed at the Battle of Ideas festival 2012 at the Barbican the range of speakers never fail to engage, providing an antidote to boredom in fact. Did it bore you? Join the debate by leaving your comments below.This short, terrific offering is far from boring as speakers do battle over why the... more
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