Friends of Europe discussion paper

Blueprint for a Debate: What is the European Union for?

This report is the logical successor to Friends of Europe's first paper in June 1999, "Blueprint for Reform". It aims to pick-up from that analysis of the options for reforming the EU's institutions, and its’ focus is how to structure a Europe-wide debate capable of capturing the interest and involvement of EU citizens.

Tuesday, October 16, 2001

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Conference report

Countdown to the Euro - How ready is Europe for the Single Currency?

One of the major themes to dominate the entire Roundtable was promoted by Edmond Alphandéry, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance (CNP) and Founder of the Euro 50 Group. Alphandéry believes that the occasion of the cash changeover should be treated as a grand opportunity to win voters over politically to the cause of greater European integration.

Tuesday, September 18, 2001

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Conference report

Getting the message across: A 10-point plan for improving the EU's public profile

Getting the message across on behalf of the European Union is no easy task. Many obstacles stand in the way. These may be political, cultural or practical and reflect the difficulty of presenting a clear message against an increasingly complex EU background. The general feeling that the EU is not communicating properly as widely shared amongst participants and speakers at this latest Friends of Europe conference on European Information and Communications.

Tuesday, May 29, 2001

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European Policy Summit report

Defusing Europe's Pensions Timebomb

The ageing populations of developed countries are causing a problem with relation to pension contributions. Low birth rates and long life expectancy mean that the ability of the working population to sustain the retired is diminishing. It is argued this factor will put considerable strain on pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pension systems.

Tuesday, February 06, 2001

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